Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers Group, is interviewed by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his groundbreaking and innovative rail tour company. Marini reveals the secrets to how his company has grown so rapidly and so successfully, including the fact that all its staff are remote (there is no HQ). Marini has even written a fascinating book about his business strategy called “Staying on Track.” For more information, visit www.railbookersgroup.com. 

John Roberts, group director of sustainability and conservation at Minor Hotels, talks with Jeannie Fang of Insider Travel Report about the company’s elephant conservation work and broader sustainability efforts across its portfolio. Roberts explains initiatives like solar power, coral planting and anti-poaching programs, and how these efforts support local communities, protect wildlife and engage guests through hands-on activities.. For more information, visit www.minorhotels.com. 

Captain Serena Melani, master of Explora II, talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report about leading the luxury ship and her groundbreaking role as one of the few female captains in the cruise industry. Melani discusses her career journey, her approach to managing a diverse international crew and creating an intimate yacht-like guest experience. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com. 

David Tobin, CEO of Dream Escape, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about creating tailor-made luxury journeys in the U.K. and Ireland, providing deep knowledge, exclusive experiences and end-to-end service for time-poor clients. Tobin also discusses Dream Escape’s 20th anniversary, its expansion into events and consultancy, and its commitment to working closely with travel advisors. For more information, visit www.dreamescape.co.uk. 

Captain Josef Husmann, captain of Sea Cloud Spirit, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how luxury sailing under actual cloth sails makes cruising more sustainable, adventurous and romantic. Husmann also describes the teamwork required on board and the importance of sailing traditions. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

Mario Naar, owner of Miami’s Chevre, chef Claudio Giordano and sommelier Nils Lackner, otherwise known as the "cheese” guy, the “fish” guy, and the "wine” guy, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how they lead a “cultivated journey” aboard Sea Cloud Spirit through Corsica and Sardinia. They share how Sea Cloud Spirit’s top-quality ingredients and immersive food and wine focus create an unforgettable luxury sailing experience. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

Bob Bradley of The Pampered Cruiser, a Virtuoso agency, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why Sea Cloud Spirit is a perfect fit for Virtuoso advisors and their luxury clients seeking an intimate, all-inclusive sailing experience. Bradley highlights the ship’s romantic hand-raised sails, spacious staterooms with verandas, unique small-port itineraries, and onboard perks like fine dining, a full spa, and Virtuoso-exclusive amenities. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

Simon Mayle, event director for the ILTM North America luxury travel show, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about this year’s event, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas. The event, which features more than 500 luxury buyers (advisors) and 500 luxury suppliers, will be co-located this year with the PROUD Experiences LGQBT+ show. Mayle tells us all about the many benefits of attending ILTM North America —and highlights that there is still some limited space available for qualified and approved buyers. For more information or to apply to attend, email Simon Mayle at [email protected] or visit www.iltm.com/northamerica.

Mario Naar, owner of Miami’s Chevre, chef Claudio Giordano, and sommelier Nils Lackner (the "cheese guy," "the fish guy," and the "wine guy") talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about leading a special “cultivated journey” aboard Sea Cloud Spirit through Corsica and Sardinia. They share how Sea Cloud Spirit’s top-quality ingredients and immersive food and wine focus create an unforgettable luxury sailing experience. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the debut of Arrive, the company’s new luxury advisor conference designed to replace Elevate. Licea shares how the event delivered curated one-on-one meetings, innovative engagement sessions, advisor and partner recognition, and networking that inspired record attendance and immediate sellouts for next year’s event. She also discusses GTC’s integration journey, advisor growth strategy, and why the brand continues to lead in luxury travel. For more information, visit www.globaltravelcollection.com.