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Jay Solanki, general manager of the Sheraton Tribeca New York, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his brand new hotel, which completed a multimillion-dollar renovation in August. The 369-room hotel is the first and only Sheraton in New York City to complete the brand’s next-generation design. The renovation included all rooms, an innovative lobby, food and beverage facilities, meeting space and the Sheraton Club Lounge. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nyctr-sheraton-tribeca-new-york-hotel/overview. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Michelle Wyman, office manager for Dig This Las Vegas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her attraction where guests operate excavators, bulldozers, skid steers and other heavy equipment in a controlled setting. Wyman also discusses experiences for different age groups, corporate events and birthday parties, the Aggression Session car-crushing program, safety procedures and group options for up to 150 people. For more information, visit www.digthisvegas.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Anthony Mahler, minister of tourism, youth, sports & diaspora relations for Belize, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the tremendous growth his country has seen in tourism, based on more airlift and its multitude of natural and cultural resources. Mahler emphasizes that such growth is happening in a sustainable way that goes beyond Belize’s great barrier reef and white sandy beaches. The country now focuses on its cultural, historical and archeological attractions. For more information, visit www.travelbelize.org.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Carol Meyer, director of sales for Alexis Park Resort, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the off-Strip, non-gaming Las Vegas property, including its 496 guestrooms, extended-stay accommodations and 50,000 square feet of meeting space. Meyer also discusses groups, weddings, events, 10 percent travel advisor commission and the resort’s Guestbook Rewards program. For more information, visit www.alexispark.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Nasim Ghannadian, vice president-sales and marketing-North America at VIVA Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what makes VIVA different. VIVA Cruises brings modern, truly all-inclusive river cruising to Europe's top rivers, with a truly international onboard experience and transparent pricing. The new VIVA Boutique brand adds a more upscale, intimate option, and VIVA Unique launches on Italy's Po River in 2027. For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com/en-us. And to become a VIVA Cruises travel advisor, click on https://bit.ly/4h7yBIW. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Eileen O’Farrell, director of hotel operations for Green Valley Ranch, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the off-strip Las Vegas resort’s appeal to travelers seeking a quieter stay with easy access to the city. O’Farrell also discusses the property’s renovated guestrooms and suites, dining, spa and fitness facilities, pool and outdoor spaces, convention facilities and how travel advisors can position the resort for repeat Las Vegas visitors looking for a different experience. For more information, visit www.greenvalleyranch.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Katie Demuth, tourism sales manager for Visit Reno Tahoe, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the destination’s record tourism year, airport expansion, new nonstop service, hotels, attractions and events in Reno and Lake Tahoe. Demuth also discusses new developments, including a soccer stadium and arena, museums, year-round outdoor activities and travel advisor training resources. For more information, visit www.visitrenotahoe.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Taimur Mansour, media and campaign manager for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the gradual return of international tourism to Israel, outreach to North American travelers and the ministry’s efforts to rebuild visitor confidence. Mansour also discusses plans to focus on core audiences, including Jewish and Christian travelers, and his upcoming move to Toronto to lead the Israel Government Tourism Office in Canada. For more information, visit www.goisrael.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Brandon Reed of Bliss Wedding Chapel talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why Las Vegas remains a popular wedding destination and how the chapel packages ceremonies with transportation, flowers, photography, videography and an officiant. Reed also discusses how Bliss positions itself through pricing, convenience, its six-year-old Strip chapel and a staff with decades of wedding experience. For more information, visit www.blisschapel.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Michael Stein, director of B2B global sales for El Al, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the airline’s relationship with U.S. travel advisors and its new Florida-based support center dedicated to the trade. Stein also discusses efforts to rebuild tourism and corporate travel to Israel, changes to El Al’s corporate program and new destinations in Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.elal.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

John Bentham, producer with Ivory Starr Productions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the return of "Tony and Tina’s Wedding" at the Rio in Las Vegas. Bentham discusses Ivory Starr’s other food-focused productions, including drag and punk rock brunches, group opportunities, travel advisor commissions and efforts to offer dinner-and-show value. For more information, visit www.riolasvegas.com/shows/tony-n-tinas-wedding.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Kit Yoshimura, senior leisure sales manager for Treasure Island Las Vegas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the 34-year-old resort has evolved while retaining its pirate theme, including pirate ship weddings, gaming, an arcade for those who do not gamble, the pool area and group space. Yoshimura also discusses renovated guestrooms, a new Mexican restaurant and bar, the return of the tram when Hard Rock Hotel reopens, and how Treasure Island positions itself as a value-oriented leisure property in a central Las Vegas Strip location. For more information, visit www.treasureisland.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Jason Gardner, director of sales and marketing for North America for Isrotel, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the company’s 26 hotels across Israel, including the new Gymnasia Hotel in Tel Aviv, the Royal Beach Tel Aviv and the Orient Jerusalem. Gardner also discusses upcoming hotel openings, the range of Isrotel properties, efforts to rebuild North American tourism to Israel and the company’s focus on travel advisor relationships. For more information, visit www.isrotel.com.  Editor’s Note: This video was shot shortly before the Iran war began and we have waited until now to showcase tourism in Israel. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Al Santos, director of leisure sales for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and Eloy Enriquez, leisure sales manager, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how their hotel differentiates itself through Virgin’s brand culture and a focus on value. Santos and Enriquez discuss free parking, included Internet, lower-cost dining options, entertainment venues and other ways the property aims to give guests more for their money while maintaining the Virgin experience. For more information, visit www.virginhotelslv.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Esther Cases and Ariana Uribe of Machine Guns Vegas talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the Las Vegas shooting range experience for visitors age 18 and older, including one-on-one instructors, beginner and advanced firearms packages and an outdoor range. Cases and Uribe also discuss themed packages based on military, gaming and movie experiences, including John Wick, and how travel advisors can book clients. For more information, visit www.machinegunsvegas.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.