Travel Experts reports a year-over-year sales increase of 45 percent and a 24 present increase in the number of independent affiliates.
“Our program is so simple and works so well for the high volume, experienced agent, that we now have almost 60 ICs and staff who have been with us over 10 years, some up to 20 years,” said Susan Ferrell, president of Travel Experts.
“By providing them with individual, tailored support and connecting them with our outstanding suppliers it allows them to concentrate on what they do best; taking care of their clients," Ferrell said.
A record 98 independent contractors will be celebrating Travel Experts’ 25th anniversary at this year’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, the agency said, including the entire Raleigh support and management teams. To mark Travel Experts’ 25th Anniversary and as a thank you for their year-long support, industry leading vendors are hosting special events for Travel Experts during Virtuoso Travel Week, the agency said.
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Sponsored events include evening galas by Classic Vacations and Silversea Cruises on one night and Ritz Carlton and all their attending hoteliers on another evening. There will be invitation-only events with Crystal Cruises, Four Seasons, Starwood Hotels and the MGM Grand as well as a luncheon event with seven of Virtuoso’s On-Sites in the Travel Experts’ suite.
In addition to vendor activities, Travel Experts is taking all their guests to the High Roller, Las Vegas’ observation wheel.
The agency recognized 11 travel consultants with the Diamond Award, its 10 year anniversary recognition program. Said Ferrell: “Our independent agents join us for the financial rewards, but they stay with us because we treat them right and our program works to their advantage.”
Travel Experts, Inc. was established in 1989 as a host agency and is a member of Virtuoso.
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