This collection on a variety of travel topics features insights from professionals in the travel world, within Classic Vacations, and throughout the industry.
A Classic Conversation about Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
The third and final episode in a special three-part series exploring the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit.
In this episode of the Know Zone Podcast, Royer Segura, Director of Sales & Marketing for Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, joins Caroline Massey for a closer look at this secluded luxury resort set between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Royer shares what sets the Ritz-Carlton Reserve experience apart, the accommodations and immersive experiences that define a stay at Siari, and the types of travelers who may be the best fit for the resort. The conversation also looks ahead to new experiences, upcoming developments, and what travel advisors should have on their radar.
Tune in for firsthand insight into Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and helpful takeaways for matching clients with this distinctive resort as the Know Zone Podcast wraps up its three-part journey through Riviera Nayarit and the luxury found throughout the destination.
17 Sept 2026
A Classic Conversation with Meliá Hotels International
In this episode of the Know Zone Podcast, Francy Gerdts, Director of Leisure Sales US & Canada at Meliá Hotels International, joins Caroline Massey to explore standout Meliá properties across Spain and Italy.
From Madrid, Seville, and Ibiza to Rome and Milan, Francy shares insight into each property, including its distinctive features, ideal guests, and signature experiences. The conversation also explores what sets the Meliá portfolio apart, along with upcoming additions to Classic's preferred portfolio and seasonal experiences advisors can look forward to.
Learn more about:
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá — Madrid, Spain
Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá — Madrid, Spain
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá — Seville, Spain
ME Ibiza — Ibiza, Spain
Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá — Rome, Italy
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá — Milan, Italy
Tune in for hotel highlights, destination inspiration, and insights to help travel advisors get to know Meliá Hotels International and confidently match clients with the right property for their next European vacation.
24 Aug 2026
In Good Company | Episode 2: Building Stronger Supplier Partnerships
In the second episode of In Good Company, Emily Harris, Business Development Manager at Classic Vacations®, sits down with Marie Smith, Strategic Account Manager for Host Accounts, to explore how host agency advisors can make the most of their relationship with Classic and build stronger, more strategic supplier partnerships.
Marie takes listeners behind the scenes of Classic's Host Account team, explaining the role of a Strategic Account Manager, how the team supports host organizations and their affiliated advisors, and what that support can mean for an individual advisor's business. She also shares insights from her paper, "The Advisor-Supplier Partnership: Structure, Strategy, Success," including practical ways advisors can turn supplier relationships into valuable business partnerships.
Stay tuned for future episodes of In Good Company, where members of the Classic Vacations® Sales team come together to explore the topics, trends, and strategies travel advisors want to hear most.
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Winnie O'Keefe
Alessandro Longo
Eloisa Bianchi
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YouTube views
158,071
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
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