Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has announced that selected LuxeXpert certified travel professionals within its network have become members of the Virtuoso global luxury travel group.
Virtuoso comprises top leisure travel agencies in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Selected certified LuxeXpert travel professionals in the TDC network who are members of Virtuoso will now have access to exclusive values for their clients. Virtuoso says benefits of its hotel program are worth more than US$500 per stay.
"Virtuoso membership is one of the key milestones in our strategy to develop the luxury market, which began a few years ago and has accelerated in light of the pandemic, particularly in response to the growing consumer demand for luxury travel," said TDC General Manager Louise Fecteau.
"The development of our LuxeXpert certification has allowed our many travel professionals already specialized in the luxury segment to perfect their knowledge and expertise. Virtuoso is a major addition to the many resources that our certified LuxeXpert travel professionals will now have access to, to fulfill their clients' desires."
Virtuoso leverages its annual sales of $25-$30 billion to negotiate upgrades, amenities, values and experiences exclusively for the clients of its member agencies. For clients of TDC's LuxeXpert certified travel professionals, this may mean complimentary hotel upgrades, airport transfers, unique dining experiences, exclusive shore excursions and custom itineraries.
"Only the most reputable travel professionals are welcomed into Virtuoso and we are honoured to be among them," said Fecteau. "Through our Virtuoso affiliation, our LuxeXpert certified travel professionals will now be able to offer our luxury clients even stronger advantages that translate into better value and an unforgettable travel experience."
"We are delighted to expand our presence in Canada by inviting LuxeXperts into the Virtuoso network," says Úna O'Leary, Virtuoso's general manager, Canada.
"Their commitment to meeting the demands and expectations of the luxury consumer mirrors our own, and we look forward to helping LuxeXperts further develop this side of their business through our partnership programs, marketing vehicles and professional development."
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