For Travel Maestro’s November travel industry professional interview, it was my pleasure to speak with Carol Coleman, Director of Travel Industry Sales at the New York Palace Hotel. No stranger to the luxury travel industry, before joining The New York Palace over 2 years ago, Carol has many years under her belt working at leading… Continue reading »
Oct
09
The Miraval Resort and Spa Experience with David Stevenson
In this year long series, I’ve enjoyed interviewing professionals from different segments of the travel industry to highlight some of the premier products and services available to travelers. This month, I had the pleasure of speaking with David J. Stevenson from Miraval, a luxury resort and spa oasis in the Arizona desert. 1) Welcome to the Travel… Continue reading »
Sep
07
Culinary Exploration with Valesa Cultural Services
Our Travel Maestro September travel industry professional interview is with Marcy Forman, Vice President and co-owner of Valesa Cultural Services. Valesa is a Virtuoso Onsite operating in Spain and Portugal since 1990 and now Morocco, too. Marcy is a native Connecticutter and graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Adminstration. Originally in the hotel business, Marcy… Continue reading »
Jul
31
What Does a Cruise Director Do? An Interview with Rick Spath
Travel Maestro’s August Travel Professional interview is with Rick Spath, Cruise Director on the Crystal Serenity. Rick has been at sea for over 32 years and thrives on constantly meeting new guests while traveling the world. Last year, he completed his 11th World Cruise and as much as he enjoys the travel, he will be… Continue reading »
Jul
06
Interview with Disney Destination’s Pam Scott
Travel Maestro’s July Travel Professional interview is with Pam Scott, Regional Sales Director, Disney Destinations, LLC South Region. 1) How long have you worked with Disney and what does your job entail? I have been with Disney almost 5 years. I am the Regional Sales Director in the Southern U.S. for Disney Destinations, managing a… Continue reading »
May
08
Andy Levine: Bike, Eat, Drink, Sleep
This month our Travel Professional Interview is with Andy Levine, President and Founder of DuVine Adventures, an active adventure company focused on enhancing life through authentic travel experiences. DuVine operates multiple trips in more than 16 different countries worldwide; each tour specifically designed to maintain a sense of balance between adventure and luxury – immersing… Continue reading »
Apr
13
An Interview with Jeremy McClellan of Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton name is synonymous with luxury. They have won countless awards due to their unwavering commitment to service, thus becoming the gold standard of hospitality. This month, our Travel Maestro interview is with Jeremy McClellan, Director of Global Accounts, Travel Industry for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. In his current role, he manages customer relationships with… Continue reading »
Mar
09
All About Ireland – An Interview with Jonathan Epstein
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Travel Maestro is pleased to have Jonathan Epstein for our March interview. Jonathan is president of Celebrated Experiences, a family business that specializes in hotels and touring in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and has an intense knowledge of all the best in Ireland. 1) Celebrated Experiences was founded… Continue reading »
Feb
07
Bespoke Britain with Susie Worthy of NoteWorthy Events
Travel Maestro’s February interview is with Susie Worthy, founder and owner of NoteWorthy Events, a travel service that provides highly customized, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for travelers throughout Britain. Q. You have incredible contacts throughout Britain and are able to arrange the most bespoke events. What’s the most unique, custom-made, private-access event you have organized for a traveler? … Continue reading »
Jan
13
In the Spotlight: Kate Otto of Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Welcome to Travel Maestro’s 2012 monthly interview series with some of the top travel professionals in the travel industry. We hope you will enjoy this “insider’s view” from some of our favorite luxury travel authorities. Our January interview is with Kate Otto of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. For the last 9 ½ years Kate has… Continue reading »
