I just returned from Virtuoso’s luxury travel show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The Bellagio hosted the “best of the best” travel advisors, hoteliers, suppliers, and onsite destination specialists in a one week trade show that really has blown my mind. While I’m still processing all the information I absorbed, and trying to organize […]
The Bellagio in Vegas – Home of the "Best of the Best" Read More »
I just returned from my first ever Travel Mart at the Bellagio in Vegas with Virtuoso. I can tell you it was an absolutely fantastic experience. I have never felt so energised and exhausted at the same time. The big news for the industry, though, as Virtuoso’s successful 2011 Travel Mart came to a close on
Virtuoso Names this year's "Best of the Best" Hotels Read More »
I’m thrilled that as a result of my affiliation with Vision 2000, I’m a member of Virtuoso – a consortium of the world’s leading hotels, cruise lines, onsite destination partners, and travel agencies. It’s simply a collection of the “best of the best.” Virtuoso produces an annual “best of the best” coffee book. You can
Virtuoso Amenities for Clients Deserving the "Best of the Best" Read More »
I’m a member of a business networking group that meets every Friday morning. Yesterday, a colleague asked whether it would be beneficial to book a long-weekend hotel stay through me, rather than just book something on the internet. I gave him this example of a hotel booking I’d just made for some clients. The clients were looking only for a long
Virtuoso Amenities Improve Even Long-Weekend Hotel Stays Read More »
The world is getting smarter, and so are your luggage tags! Take charge of your precious cargo, and help prevent your luggage from being lost or delayed with Connxys’ new “ReClaim” electronic luggage tag. This incredible “smart tag” is the world’s first to feature a unique online itinerary, and 24/7 live support that not only
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I love being a Virtuoso travel advisor. I can send my clients wonderful marketing magazines such as Virtuoso Life. Available in hard copy form, Virtuoso Life magazine is also now available at your finger tips! Download the FREE App today http://www.virtuoso.com/publications/virtuosolifemobileapps/ In This Issue – From Beverly Hills to Thailand, the Virtuoso Life Hotel issue
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I’m proud to be a Virtuoso travel advisor with Vision 2000 Travel Group. Being a Virtuoso travel advisor means I’m part of the “best of the best” – and can offer my clients the “best of the best.” Vision 2000 is a leading member of Virtuoso, a network of the world’s finest travel agencies with
Proud to be a Virtuoso Travel Advisor – Extraordinary Experiences Read More »
I just received the most wonderful of emails from a client. She’d just returned from a trip to London with her 5 and 11 year old daughters, and her mom (grandma). We had a private driver pick them up at Heathrow, drive them to their hotel, and then had a private tour guide arranged for areas
"Best holiday ever"-client returns fr Noteworthy Events tour London Read More »
I am a travel advisor. I am not a travel agent. A travel agent focuses on transacting a single sale. They take your order, go to their warehouse of cookie-cutter merchandise, and deliver a basket of goods at price “x.” Now, travel agents may indeed do their work well. They may work with care and expertise in following automated processes to
Lessons from Maister's book: The Trusted Advisor Read More »
The Disney Dream had its inaugural sailing on Jan.26.11 – and already its Bahamian cruises this spring are sold out (and sales are moving quickly into the summer). Since prices rise as the ship fills, and everyone wants to check out this new ship, the lack of supply this spring has people buying in spring
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