Iberostar Hotels and Resorts has announced the release of Be my Guest, an exclusive new podcast, aimed at UK travel agents, to explore the latest travel trends and inform listeners on Iberostar products.
The 6-episode series, hosted by Aishling McLoughlin, UK Business Development Director for Iberostar, features well-known figures in the travel industry alongside Iberostar representatives. This series seeks to inform listeners on important travel topics, and also give them the chance to delve deep into the world of Iberostar. Each episode explores a different aspect of hotel travel, with guests sharing personal anecdotes, expert tips, and current travel trends. From family holidays to sustainable travel, the series covers a range of travel themes to leave listeners informed and inspired.
Guests include “A Place in the Sun” presenter Laura Hamilton, 2019 Masterchef winner Irini Tzortzoglou and The Times’ Senior Commissioning Travel Editor Cathy Adams, alongside Iberostar’s Chief Brand Officer Sandra Farreró, the Managing Director of Inspire Lisa Henning, and Álvaro Sánchez, Iberostar’s Global Sustainability Director.
Be my Guest will be available from 26 September with a new episode each week over the course of 6 weeks on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, as well as iberostaragents.com/uk, Iberostar’s travel agent platform.
Overview of Episodes 1-3 :
Episode 1: Family Holidays in the Sun with Laura Hamilton
For Be my Guest’s inaugural episode Laura Hamilton, host of popular Channel 4 show “A Place in the Sun” shares her heartfelt stories and practical advice on family travel. Laura and Aishling explore Iberostar’s unique approach to perfect family holidays and discuss choosing accommodations that cater to multi-generational interests.
Episode 2: From Mallorca to Crete: how food shapes better travel with Irini Tzortzoglou, 2019 Masterchef winner
Embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure with Irini Tzortzoglou, the 2019 UK MasterChef winner, as she shares her fascinating journey from banking to becoming a celebrated chef. Irini and Aishling discuss Irini’s partnership with Iberostar Selection Creta Marine and how Iberostar’s Honest Food Programme aligns seamlessly with Irini’s values of sustainability and responsible farming.
Episode 3: Positive Change for Positive Tourism with Álvaro Sánchez, Iberostar’s Global Sustainability Director
Join Álvaro Sánchez López as he offers a behind-the-scenes look at Iberostar’s ambitious 2030 agenda and the critical role of collaboration in tackling global environmental challenges. Álvaro and Aishling also share practical travel tips and highlight the importance of choosing sustainable hotel chains, managing energy consumption, and supporting local businesses.
Other episodes coming soon include an episode on the changing face of all inclusives with Cathy Adams, Senior Content Editor for travel for The Times, exploring the latest travel trends and what’s new at Iberostar with Sandra Farreró, Iberostar’s Chief Brand Officer, and adult only escapes with Lisa Henning, Managing Director of Travel by Inspire.
