Iberostar has launched a new podcast to inspire and empower travel agents with insights on Iberostar properties and current travel trends through interviews with celebrities and industry figures – including senior Iberostar representatives. 

The six-episode series of Be my Guest, hosted by Iberostar’s UK business development director Aishling McLoughlin, launched in September, with the first episode featuring A Place in the Sun’s Hamilton. 

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. 

Be my Guest has released a new episode each week over the course of six weeks on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, as well as iberostaragents.com/uk, Iberostar’s travel agent platform.

What to expect

Episode 1: Family Holidays in the Sun with Laura Hamilton

For Be my Guest’s inaugural episode Hamilton shares her heartfelt stories and practical advice on family travel. 

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. 

Episode 3: Positive Change for Positive Tourism with Alvaro Sanchez, Iberostar’s Global Sustainability Director

Join Alvaro Sanchez Lopez 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. 

Episode 4: The Changing Face of All-Inclusives with Cathy Adams, Senior Commissioning Editor for The Times

Unlock the secrets of all-inclusive hotels in this captivating episode with special guest, Cathy Adams from the Times and Sunday Times, as she and McLoughlin explore the rich history and incredible evolution of all-inclusive resorts. 

Episode 5: Travel trends and what’s new at Iberostar with Sandra Farrero, Iberostar’s Chief Brand Officer

Sandra Farrero, the innovative chief brand officer at Iberostar Hotels and Resorts explores the travel trends that are shaping the industry, including the surge in multi-generational trips and the growing preference for sustainable and health-focused holidays. 

Episode 6: Adult Only Escapes with Lisa Henning, Managing Director of Travel by Inspire

Lisa Henning takes us on a journey through her extensive career in the travel industry, sharing invaluable insights into the burgeoning popularity of adult-only hotels.