Tzell’s 17th Annual Anniversary Gala Took Place at The New York Palace Hotel
New York, NY (November 21, 2014) — New York-based Tzell Travel Group is pleased to announce that it recently recognized and celebrated the organization’s independent travel agents and headquarters staff at its 17th annual anniversary gala. Tzell Travel Group Chief Executive Officer Barry Liben personally presented and introduced all 53 prestigious Anniversary Awards and honored those individuals celebrating five-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-year anniversaries. Over 150 invited guests attended Tzell’s annual gala, which took place on November 14, at one of New York City’s most renowned, legendary properties – The New York Palace Hotel.
As part of the celebration, Tzell agents Martin Gould and Phyllis Kohut received the Tzell Anniversary Award for each of their 30 years of dedication and excellence with Tzell Travel Group; in addition, Miriam Cohen and Franzi Bier were each honored for 25 years of exemplary efforts in providing unparalleled service and expertise to their clients.
“Tzell Travel Group’s roots are deep, and this exceptional annual event reminds all of us just how extraordinary Tzell is in the realm of luxury travel, as well as the vast role it has played throughout so many people’s lives,” stated Tzell President J.D. O’Hara. “Tzell could not have achieved its prominent position with today’s luxury travel marketplace without our agents and staff. They are the cornerstone and the strength behind all that we do.”
O’Hara continued: “To publicly recognize those who have dedicated decades of their lives to Tzell is something I am very humbled to be part of. On behalf of the entire Tzell organization, my heartfelt congratulations go to Martin, Phyllis, Miriam and Franzi for all that they have accomplished throughout their careers with a single-minded focus on extraordinary service to their clients. We are all truly grateful to be immersed among such talented and passionate individuals.”
“When I started at Tzell 30 years ago, there were only three employees. Over the decades, I have been able to watch Tzell grow into the empire it is today,” stated Gould. “It’s a huge honor for me to celebrate this 30 year milestone and share the Anniversary Award with my esteemed colleague who recently passed, Rina Anoussi. My future aspirations are to continue Rina’s legacy and build on the excellence we worked so hard over the years to create. The team at Tzell has really become my alternate family and to receive this award in front of them is a huge honor.”
“When I first walked into Tzell, I didn’t realize I would be here for a quarter of a century, but I had a good sense that this was the best place to work, and I was right. Tzell has become my home away from home and is such a huge part of my life,” said Cohen. “At Tzell, you are surrounded by good people and we all want the best for each other – you feel like you are part of one big family. I am very passionate about my work, I feel blessed and honored to be where I am in my career.”
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 the organization – part of the larger Travel Leaders Group – is among the nation’s biggest and most successful travel management companies. Bringing its high-end clients top-tier service is only possible by affiliating with such industry-leading brands.
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.