Travel Leaders Group brought together 170 suppliers and several hundred travel advisors last week at a trade show here called Elevate. The event, said Becky Powell, president of Protravel, was designed to bring advisors and suppliers together to see what’s new for 2020. The timing is perfect, she added, because “we are on the brink …
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Avis Budget Group Renews Exclusive AARP Relationship
WHY IT RATES: AARP members can enjoy exclusive benefits thanks to a partnership with Avis Budget Group.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Avis Budget Group announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement to extend its relationship as the exclusive car rental provider for AARP members. Avis Budget Group will continue to provide AARP members with …
Ensemble Travel Group Appoints New VP of Supplier Relations
WHY IT RATES: Una O’Leary will strengthen and grow partner relationships. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Ensemble Travel Group has announced the appointment of Una O’Leary as Vice President of Supplier Relations effective November 12, 2019. In this new role and in keeping with the consortia’s commitment in this area, she will oversee supplier partnerships …
Ovation Travel Group Attracts Scores of Advisors to Growing Ranks
WHY IT RATES: Independence and access to leadership are key drivers for agents migrating to Ovation Travel Group. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Ovation Travel Group, one of the largest independently owned travel management companies headquartered in the U.S., announced that since the beginning of 2018, its growing leisure travel services division has attracted 24 …
Ovation Travel Group Launches 'Sunday in the City' Program for Agents
WHY IT RATES: Participating agents will have opportunities to experience some of the latest and greatest hotels New York City has to offer.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Ovation Travel Group—one of the largest independently owned travel management and luxury leisure companies headquartered in the United States—today is publicly announcing an initiative designed for its travel …
Trip.com Group, TripAdvisor to Enter Strategic Partnership
Trip.com Group and TripAdvisor have entered into a strategic partnership to expand global cooperation, the companies announced on Wednesday. The alliance includes a joint venture, global content agreements and a governance agreement. MORE Travel Technology Virtuoso Incubator Program Is Seeking Travel Technology… Air Canada Launches New App Liberty Travel & Blue Ribbon Bags Ink Partnership:… …
Customize Your Group Experience With Central Holidays
Central Holidays is an expert in group travel and offers a team that is ready to assist travel advisors with their next big booking, offering in-depth experiences that are coveted by the modern traveler. “Our group tours are designed to fulfill the distinctive needs of a special audience and are fully customized based on your …
Marriott International Announces Purchase of Elegant Hotels Group
Marriott International announced Friday it had reached an agreement to purchase the Elegant Hotels Group for approximately $199 million. Elegant owns and operates seven hotels with 588 rooms and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados, with the majority of the properties operating as all-inclusive resorts along the Platinum Coast of the island. Trending …
Palladium Hotel Group to Open CHIC Cabaret & Restaurant at TRS Turquesa Hotel
WHY IT RATES: The immersive dining and show experience is one of many recent additions travelers can look forward to. —Jessica Zickefoose, TravelPulse Associate Editor Palladium Hotel Group today announced that it will open its exclusive dining and show concept, CHIC Cabaret & Restaurant, at TRS Turquesa Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The announcement …
Northstar Travel Group Acquires travAlliancemedia
Northstar Travel Group today announced it has acquired travAlliancemedia, a leading marketing services, digital media, event and information company serving the retail travel community in North America. travAlliancemedia is the owner of well-known brands including TravelPulse.com, TravelPulse Canada, Agent at Home, Travel Agent Academy, Agent Studio, and a portfolio of custom content solutions, marketing services, …