Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
James Kareka, vice president and managing director of trade brands for the new Evoke | Inspire, talks with Olivia Fleming of Insider Travel Report at the Pleasant Holidays Elite Experience in the Dominican Republic. Karaka tells us why Pleasant launched Evoke, a new brand focused on luxury travelers seeking immersive, personalized experiences. He also discusses shifting demand toward longer stays and experiential travel, the importance of concierge support and customization, and how the platform provides advisors with a single point of contact for 24/7 support. For more information, visit www.evokeinspire.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.
James Kareka, vice president and managing director of trade brands for the new Evoke | Inspire, talks with Olivia Fleming of Insider Travel Report at the Pleasant Holidays Elite Experience in the Dominican Republic. Karaka tells us why Pleasant launched Evoke, a new brand focused on luxury travelers seeking immersive, personalized experiences. He also discusses shifting demand toward longer stays and experiential travel, the importance of concierge support and customization, and how the platform provides advisors with a single point of contact for 24/7 support. For more information, visit www.evokeinspire.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.
