TORONTO — Congratulations are in order for four Direct Travel independent advisors after they were named to the prestigious Condé Nast Travel Specialists list. 

The news was announced by Stephen Smith, Senior Vice President, Leisure Strategy & Marketing for Direct Travel, who praised each of the four advisors for not only making the list, but also each making the list at least once before.

The four Canadian advisors are: Ariane Henry of White-Rock, B.C., who makes her fourth appearance on the list; sisters Lisa and Nancy Zupancic of Toronto, their third year on the list; and Katherine Velan of Montreal, now celebrating her second year on the list.

The Condé Nast Travel Specialists list features some of the world’s best travel advisors and niche tour operators, recognizing top travel pros for their experience, expertise, resourcefulness and customer care. As Condé Nast describes them: “They’ll pull off the impossible and spare you the logistics.”

Joelle Goldman, VP Host Services and Luxury Hotel Program at Direct Travel, extended her congratulations to the ‘fab four.’

The fact that these Direct Travel advisors have repeatedly showcased on the list is a tribute to the consistently superior service they provide. They are clearly at the top of their game and we are tremendously proud of their achievements,,” says Goldman. 

On what the distinction means to her, Henry said: “I am honoured to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler once again. It’s a privilege to be acknowledged alongside such esteemed colleagues in the industry. This recognition allows us to think we are on the right track with our care and inventing explorations for our clients. What is clear is we do not work in a vacuum, and having wonderful clients and exceptional suppliers is the key.”

The complete list of Condé Nast Traveler Specialists can be found here.