Since 2009, Tzell has coordinated 46 trips, in 27 different countries throughout the world
New York, NY (April 29, 2016) — New York-based Tzell Travel Group, founded in 1966, has been home to the top luxury travel agent advisors for 50 years, and their expertise comes from direct experience with the top luxury brands around the globe. Since 2009, Tzell has coordinated 46 different familiarization trips for its travel advisors around the globe, spanning 27 different countries. The largest trips average 125 Tzell travel agents, whereas the most exclusive have hosted as few as five. The high-end educational journeys are made possible because of Tzell’s reputation among the world’s premier suppliers, which understand the value of gaining access to the top travel agent advisors in the world.
“The best way to provide the unique, concierge-style service our high-end clients require is through firsthand experience. You can’t truly learn about a destination – with all of its facets and cultural mysteries – by sitting behind a computer,” said Barry Liben, Chairman of Tzell. “On these trips, Tzell’s travel agent advisors are fêted by the leading luxury suppliers and destinations in the world, giving them unparalleled insights so they in turn can provide their clients with the best travel experience imaginable. I’m proud that hundreds of Tzell agents have been able to take advantage of these exclusive opportunities to further their knowledge of luxury travel.”
Last year alone, Tzell developed 13 individual familiarization – or FAM – trips, sending its travel advisors to four different continents, partnering with the top suppliers in the luxury travel world. One prime example was the Tzell India trip hosted by Peirce & Leslie Luxury Travel Experts and Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces. The exclusive educational sojourn took five Tzell travel agents on a custom 10-day itinerary through the cities of Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi. Along the route the group explored Humayun’s Tomb, the 300 year old Chandni Chowk Market and several world heritage sites, including a visit to the Taj Mahal under a full moon – a very rare event for most visitors. Participants were offered access via exclusive, “behind the rope” tours of several Taj luxury properties, including the Taj Lake Palace, which was built over three centuries and is a series of four interconnecting palaces. To experience the entire journey as their clients might, the trip included business class international airfares, private local ground and air transportation, 5-star accommodations and dining, in addition to the extraordinary sights with expert local hosts and guides.
“Familiarization trips are incredibly valuable to my business and my clients. The in-depth experience each trip provides is unique,” noted Tzell travel agent Alan Orloff. “Being able to gain firsthand insights and build relationships with the top luxury companies around the world allow me to uniquely tailor every itinerary to meet my clients’ specific needs and preferences. These trips are part of what make Tzell agents the best in the world. The company goes to great lengths to provide us with comprehensive activities so we can create the most unique and personalized experiences for our clients.”
Since 1966, Tzell Travel Group has been providing its clients with the highest quality, most personalized travel experience integrated with today’s technology – whether it be corporate, entertainment or leisure travel. Tzell offers comprehensive travel management programs that blend the vast resources it is able to deliver as a travel powerhouse with the personalized dedication and emphasis on quality.
To find a Tzell travel agent advisor to create the high-end, sophisticated journey of one’s dreams, visit tzell.com/agent-showcase.
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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.