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Video Travel Discovery: Interview with Overseasinfo.tv Founder

Video Travel Discovery: Interview with Overseasinfo.tv Founder

By Richard Lindberg and One Planet Journey Top of Form/ 2026-03-31

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In an era where travel decisions are increasingly emotional and high-stakes, the need for authentic, community-driven content has never been greater. One Planet Journey’s Richard Lindberg sits down with Martin Rosenberg, the founder of Overseasinfo.tv, to discuss how a video-first travel discovery approach is disrupting traditional booking models. Discover how verified, local voices are helping hospitality operators win back direct bookings and establish deeper connections.

The Deep Travel Interview: Martin Rosenberg

Martin Rosenberg is the founder Overseasinfo.tv a social media platform dedicated to tourism discovery. Born and brought up in Glasgow, Martin moved to London at 28, where he established himself as a major supplier of polythene carrier bags to high street stores and supermarkets. In 1988, addressing environmental concerns, he introduced the thicker, reusable “bag for life,” which remains a staple today. His work sourcing products from Europe and the Far East exposed him to the wonders of travel and local community assimilation. After moving to Turkey in 2005, he turned his sights to the digital travel landscape.

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Martin Rosenberg, founder of Overseasinfo.tv

What was the exact moment that led you to build a transparent, community-first video platform for travel discovery?

I originally conceived of Overseasinfo.tv in 2008, from my observations of the poor marketing of the hotels in the resort I stayed at. As this occurred in the early stages of videos being used on the web, the first site I built didn’t scale. It was so far ahead of its time that we eventually shelved it in 2012.

In late 2018, and after seeing the explosive growth of travel content on social media (in those days mainly Facebook) we developed the current site. It allows anyone to post content and share their experiences. Having travelled extensively in the past, I knew travellers wanted to see something about areas they were thinking of spending time and money in.

Travel and holidays are emotionally driven decisions and, apart from a house or car, are probably the biggest purchases a family makes in a year. People want to get it right. Having a community platform that can deliver this makes it more informative and realistic during the discovery stage. Think of it as a social media platform just for tourism.

How does your AI-driven, video-first travel discovery compare with traditional booking platforms?

Video is still grossly under-used by the travel industry, and especially the big booking platforms. With the advent of AI, travellers searching through us can see what a place or tour offers. They engage with it 24/7 and in their own language. These two elements are there to gain trust and encourage users to book directly with the service provider.

How does overseasinfo.tv work from a traveller and service provider perspective?

Travellers do their research, watch videos, and see photos. This is both from the provider and user-generated content from guests. Also, reviews/comments are there for everyone to read.

From the service providers’ side, all information they upload with a paid-for sponsored ad will always be at the top of their page with a link to their website, making it easy for travellers to book direct. This helps keep spending in the local economy, which matters for deep travel.

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Overseasinfo.tv – a new direct booking channel for service providers in the travel industry

How does your open-contribution model guarantee deep travellers find genuine local voices instead of polished corporate marketing?

Anyone can post on the platform for free, and we actively encourage users to add the places they’ve been to and experienced which are not mainstream tourist spots. This is what the community is about. We are also happy for local communities to feature their town’s history, or cultural offerings. This is free, especially if it’s a more local, non-commercial experience that wants to reach out.

When AI-native discovery replaces the traditional search bar, how does this fundamentally change the financial reality for hospitality operators?

We are already living through these times, albeit at the early stages. With videos especially, people referred by an AI discovery can see if it is real, and as long as the content updates on a fairly regular basis, they will know the place, hotel, attraction still exists. While AI is useful, it is only as good as the input information. From a financial perspective, hospitality should benefit as more travellers look to book directly.

Key Takeaways

Overseasinfo.tv functions as a specialised social media platform that uses video travel discovery to bridge the emotional gap in high-value travel purchases.

The integration of AI and multilingual engagement builds the necessary trust for travellers to move beyond polished marketing and book directly with local providers.

The platform’s open-contribution model ensures that financial value remains within the local economy. At the same time it provided deep travellers with authentic, user-generated insights into non-commercialised destinations.

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Al Moudira
Category: Hotels, etc

Al Moudira

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Al Moudira-You can check out Overseas info TV for overseas hotel holiday options.-

Location
This boutique hotel is located on a quiet street in Luxor.

Facilities
The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. The hotel provides a safe and a fax machine. Guests of the hotel can enjoy various recreational facilities, including the garden, during their stay.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Features include a minibar, a telephone and satellite television. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub.

Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a selection of sport and entertainment options. The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the terrace, where guests can enjoy a quick break or relax for hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a hammam and massage treatments.

Meals
The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. Half board can be booked. Breakfast and dinner offer culinary delights every day.

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The Welcombe Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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The Welcombe Hotel, BW Premier Collection

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The Welcombe Hotel, BW Premier Collection-You can check out Overseas info TV for overseas hotel holiday options.-

Location
Located on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon and situated just five minutes from junction 15 of the M40, the hotel is easily accessible from both Birmingham and London.

Facilities
The hotel has 82 rooms, including 3 suites, 20 single rooms and 55 double rooms, which are located on 3 storeys and are reachable by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A baggage storage service, a safe, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a conference room, a banquet hall and a coin-operated laundry are available. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. Guests of the hotel are welcome to relax in the garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Guests can also book separate bedrooms. A minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available at the hotel. The hotel has 6 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
Guests can unwind and enjoy the water at the pool complex, which includes both indoor and outdoor pools. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. Leisure options at the hotel include tennis, a gym, a spa, a sauna and a steam bath. For a fee, guests can also enjoy golf and massage treatments.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

-Overseas Hotel Holiday is a web site that shows various videos and images from all over the world. It is great website for overseas hotel holiday options. Wherever you go the choice of hotels is usually huge. We have filtered them to help you find the option most suitable by star rating and board options
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver-You can check out Overseas info TV for overseas hotel holiday options.-

Location
This city and business hotel is located in the centre of downtown Vancouver. The immediate vicinity features restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and public transport links. Nearby attractions include Vancouver art gallery, BC Place stadium, Robson Street, Grouse Mountain ski resort and Grandville Island. Royal Centre Mall with its shops is adjacent to the hotel.

Facilities
10 junior suites, 10 suites, 293 single rooms and 331 double rooms are located on 34 storeys and can be reached by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, translation services, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.

Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 644 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the outdoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include golf, a gym, a spa and a sauna or, for a fee, a beauty salon.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

-Overseas Hotel Holiday is a web site that shows various videos and images from all over the world. It is great website for overseas hotel holiday options. Wherever you go the choice of hotels is usually huge. We have filtered them to help you find the option most suitable by star rating and board options
Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Chaophya Park
Category: Hotels, etc

Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Chaophya Park

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Location
Situated in the heart of Bangkok, this is the hotel everyone is talking about. The complex is ideally located in one of Bangkok's newly emerging business, leisure and entertainment districts. Major shopping complexes and exciting entertainment centres are easily accessible on the subway system, which is also linked with Bangkok's sky train, located just a few minutes walking distance from the hotel. Don Muang Airport is just 25 km away while Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 35 km from the hotel.

Facilities
402 rooms are available to guests at this hotel, which includes a lift and a reception desk. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a safe, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer.

Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Guests can relax and enjoy the sun loungers and parasols provided. Guests can choose from a range of leisure activities, including a gym, a spa, massage treatments and a solarium.

Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.

Payment
All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, JCB and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.

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Extended Stay America - Stockton - March Lane

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Location
This hotel is located in Stockton. The nearest airport is Sacramento - Metropolitan (SMF).

Facilities
The hotel has a lift and features 92 rooms. A laundry service is among the facilities and amenities available at the hotel. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms include a double bed. A refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave and a tea/coffee station are standard features. A telephone, a TV and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. The hotel has 75 non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.

Meals
Bed and breakfast can be booked.

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Glasgow Cathedral

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Scotland Is Now
Category: General Information

Scotland Is Now

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Scotland Is Now-General information - background glimpse on a country-A holiday to Scotland will be amazing. The people are passionate, warm and friendly, and you'll see that clearly everywhere you go. Coastal holidays, inland treks, fishing, sightseeing, castles, palaces, wildlife, golf, etc - how long have you got? And of course home to Whisky.-To give a full overview of a country is impossible but we hope to link general information of a country to that country's tourism board website
El Hotelito
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El Hotelito

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El Hotelito-You can check out Overseas info TV for overseas hotel holiday options.-

Location
This hotel is perfect for young people who are looking for a new, cool place to stay that is also a good value for money. It is only around 30 m away from the sea, and nightclubs are just 50 m from the hotel. The centre of Zócalo is only approximately 6 km away. There are countless shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants to be found in the immediate vicinity. Public transport links are located directly in front of the hotel's entrance. General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is around 25 km from the hotel.

Facilities
A pleasant ambience awaits guests in 27 double rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Services and facilities include a cloakroom and a safe. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The hotel has smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area.

Meals
There is a bar on the premises.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

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Location
This hotel is located in Riverside. The nearest airport is Ontario - International (ONT).

Facilities
Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 239 rooms. Services and facilities include a safe, a newspaper stand, room service, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A minibar is provided. Equipped with a telephone, a TV and WiFi (for a fee), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. A hairdryer is provided in the bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. Guests can unwind in the on-site hot tub. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including golf, a spa, a steam bath and massage treatments.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. A delicious breakfast provides energy for the rest of the day.

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Scandic Vulkan
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Scandic Vulkan

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Location
Perfect for business travellers as well as families, this hotel is located approximately a 15-minute walk from the centre of Oslo. There are a number of shops nearby.

Facilities
149 non-smoking rooms are available to guests. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a laundry service and 6 conference rooms. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas (no extra charge). There are a number of shops as well. A garage is available for parking (for a fee). A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently.

Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Amenities include an ironing set, a TV, a safe and WiFi (no extra charge). A hairdryer and a vanity mirror are on hand in the bathrooms for everyday use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms are stocked with cosmetic products. Wheelchair-accessible rooms can also be booked.

Sports/Entertainment
Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym.

Meals
The hotel includes a dining room. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. The menu also offers gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes, organic food and lactose-free food.

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Ani - A Unesco Site
Category: Culture & Heritage

Ani - A Unesco Site

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Ani - A Unesco Site-Culture & Heritage - palaces, castles, ancestral homes-This site is located on a secluded plateau of northeast Turkey overlooking a ravine that forms a natural border with Armenia. The city, centuries ago was very wealthy but there is a long history of trade and wars as it changed hands between Armenia, Georgian and Turkey.-So many castles, palaces and ancestral homes around the world which have been preserved or restored to give a glimpse on life of a bygone era
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