As is standard practice for this by-invitation-only organization, Virtuoso sought out and vetted interested agencies that represented the best in their given market based on industry reputation as well as luxury product quotient and sales.
CANNES, FRANCE – Virtuoso is broadening its global reach by announcing its first travel agency members in Europe. Virtuoso has added 16 industry-leading travel agencies in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to its highly desirable membership spanning 25 countries, with more than 355 luxury-focused travel agencies and a combined salesforce nearly 9,000 strong.
As is standard practice for this by-invitation-only organization, Virtuoso sought out and vetted interested agencies that represented the best in their given market based on industry reputation as well as luxury product quotient and sales. Agencies that affiliate with Virtuoso benefit from aligning with the industry’s most respected and established network, which offers its members well established relationships with world-renowned luxury travel companies and aggregated buying power in excess of (US) $12.5 billion annually.
“We’ve had our sights set on Europe for years now, but we knew we needed the right agency partners to be successful in this region,” said Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Virtuoso. “The 16 founding members that now signify our entry into Europe share our passion and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, and they are the ideal ambassadors to further our presence in their respective countries. Much like we’ve done in other new markets we’ve entered, be it Australia or in Latin America, we will draw upon the expertise of our members to help carry our value to the customer. Co-creation is at our core and we look forward to working together to establish an umbrella brand that unifies our affiliated agencies and strengthens their individual brands.”
Virtuoso proudly welcomes the following travel agencies as its founding European members:
France
- Continents Insolites
- Mauriac Voyages
- Succes Voyage
- Voyages Confidentiels
Germany
- ATELIER VOYAGE GmbH
Spain
- Andromeda Viajes
- Atlantida Viatges
- FERRER & SARET VIAJES S.L.
- Quintessentially Travel Spain
Switzerland
- DELUXETARGETS
United Kingdom
- Colletts Travel
- EFR Travel Ltd
- LUX TRAVEL CONSULTANTS
- Quintessentially Travel
- Protravel International U.K.
- Total Management
One of the biggest draws for these agencies may be Virtuoso’s impressive portfolio of preferred travel providers – more than 1,700 worldwide – that offer affiliated agencies competitive advantages. Clients of Virtuoso agencies receive personalized experiences, exclusive access and enhanced amenities not available through other channels. Additionally, the network’s annual meetings and conferences, which are only open to network associates, allow travel advisors to form personal relationships with the top-level executives of these premier travel companies. These carefully cultivated relationships result in recognition and VIP treatment the world over for Virtuoso guests.
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