Among the highlights, recognition for Sonya Aspis and Carol Green for 25 years with Tzell.
New York, NY (November 20, 2015) — New York-based Tzell Travel Group recently held its annual anniversary awards dinner to celebrate and recognize its industry-leading independent travel agents and headquarters staff. The 18th annual anniversary gala was held Friday, November 13, at one of New York City’s most elegant luxury hotels, Lotte New York Palace. Over 150 invited guests attended the celebration where 73 individuals celebrating milestone anniversaries – ranging from five years to 25 – were recognized for their service to Tzell clients.
During the celebration, travel agent Carol Green and Sonya Aspis, Director of Accounting, received the Anniversary Award for excellence and contributions over the past 25 years with Tzell Travel Group. Additionally, travel agents Michael Chieco, Anita Frankel, Peter Green, Salvatore Gurrieo, Rick Lozano, and Adrienne Sands were recognized for their 20 years of unparalleled service to their clients as part of Tzell. Jerry Behrens, Tina Sudaley, and Kristine Taras – members of Tzell’s headquarters team – were also honored for 20 years of exemplary service.
“Every year, I am incredibly proud and humbled to be able to recognize the talent, sacrifice and dedication of our highly-valued travel agents and employees,” said Tzell President and CEO Barry Liben. “It’s because of them that Tzell holds such an esteemed place in the luxury travel marketplace and in the hearts of our clients.”
Liben continued, “While we take one night out of the year to recognize the long-standing achievements of this amazing group of individuals, their contributions are felt throughout our organization, day in and day out. Their passion for our clients is undeniable. I thank each and every one of them for their unmatched service to our clients and for continuing to foster an amazing culture at Tzell that has helped us achieve and maintain our prominent position with the traveling public.”
“Twenty-five years goes by so fast when you love what you do, where you work, and who you work with,” said Carol Green. “Tzell has become my home away from home and a second family. Being a part an organization that empowers us all to focus on serving our clients the best way we know how has allowed me to make my passion a lifelong career. I feel truly lucky to have been with Tzell for all these years.”
Tzell prides itself in providing its clients with in-depth knowledge, experience and individualized client service with some of the most talented travel agents in the industry. Tzell’s first-class white-glove service and support is why Tzell – part of the larger Travel Leaders Group – is among the nation’s biggest and most successful travel management companies.
Agents interested in joining Tzell and providing the highest quality, most personalized and proactive customer service available should visit Tzell.com.
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About Tzell Travel Group:
With annual sales of $2 billion, Tzell Travel Group – as part of Travel Leaders Group – is currently ranked first among the nation’s largest corporate travel management companies, according to Business Travel News. Tzell maintains its headquarters in New York City and has offices in 20 states.
In everything it does, Tzell Travel Group places the highest priority on both its clients and its agents. For the individual traveler, Tzell addresses value, convenience, comfort and safety, with its customized quality traveler services. For the corporation, Tzell offers a broad product line of cost containment, meeting services and comprehensive travel management programs.
Tzell focuses on the needs of its agents by providing the best work environment possible and the strongest leadership and support team. These elements combined with excellent air/hotel leisure programs create the “safe haven” which is a hallmark of the Tzell brand.