New York, NY (June 7, 2013) — IsramWorld, one of America’s largest tour operators, hosted a private familiarization (FAM) tour in Israel for a very select number of Tzell Travel Group agents from May 20-26, with air courtesy of Delta Air Lines aboard its 747-400 service between New York’s JFK and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International. The VIP delegation of agents led by Tzell CEO Barry Liben was treated to what has been described as a “truly life transformational” opportunity to experience Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, along with a journey through Genesis Land to Masada, the Jordan River, the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee, among other major stops throughout the excursion. IsramWorld and Tzell Travel have partnered in sending discerning clients to Israel for over 30 years.
“While I’ve been fortunate to visit Israel almost every year for the past forty-plus years, I wanted to make sure that some of our top Tzell agents were able to experience the destination themselves and see firsthand why I love going there year-in and year-out. So who better to call on than the exceptional people of IsramWorld, who know Israel even better than I do,” explained Liben. “The very unique relationship we’ve forged with IsramWorld has enabled both of our companies to grow far beyond our wildest expectations. We’ve succeeded together because we’re delivering some of the world’s most extraordinary experiences our clients have ever had the opportunity to enjoy. We’re proud to have sent thousands of them to Israel and look forward to sending thousands more.”
“Tzell Travel and IsramWorld have not only been working closely for decades, but we have a very special relationship that has grown and grown over the years, and I’m glad to say that today we handle a large part of the VIPs traveling with Tzell and their agents,” noted Ilana Apelboim, Senior Vice President of Operations & Chief Operations Officer Worldwide for IsramWorld. “It was great to show these key travel professionals Israel and the Holy Land, and we made sure to combine just the right amount of kid-friendly activities – which the adults enjoyed just as much – with the major highlights of the country. They rode in jeeps through the Golan Heights, had a camel ride in the desert, kayaked in the Jordan River, and floated in the Dead Sea. They scurried through the markets of Jerusalem and through the Old City learning all about the wonders of Israel through our fantastic guide, Ofer. It was all very special, and I’m pleased that we helped create great memories.”
Participating Tzell agents recounted many emotion-filled moments from the trip, including laying a wreath at the “Wall of Names” honoring the 4,875 fallen Israeli soldiers of the Armored Corps at Latrun; visiting the Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust; and hearing of the tragic story of the Zealots while high atop Masada.
“This incredible IsramWorld FAM was truly life-changing for our people, and will only further enrich their clients’ experiences when they visit Israel,” Liben stated. “We also sincerely appreciated the excellent service we received in getting to Israel aboard Delta’s wonderful 747-400 aircraft. To be able to be among the very first to enjoy Delta’s gleaming, new facilities at JFK’s Terminal Four provided our entire group an incredible welcome home upon our return. We are proud to count both IsramWorld and Delta Air Lines among our most valued partners.”
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 approaching $1.6 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.
