NEW YORK — Though travel has mostly stalled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Virtuoso has continued to expand its reach around the world with the addition of 19 travel agency members, including one in Canada.
Albert Herrera, senior vice president, Global Partnerships, said that the newly added agencies are a positive sign in what has otherwise been a challenging year.
“At a time when the travel industry is facing some of its most difficult times, we are encouraged by the continued interest we see from travel agencies looking to join our network,” he said. “We have a guiding business principle and it’s the belief that we’re better together. These 19 agencies, all leaders in both their territories as well as on a global front, share this philosophy and we’re honoured to partner with them to further their success.”
The travel agency network has seen its largest gains this year in Asia-Pacific, which accounts for more than half of new entrants. Here is the full list of new agency members in 2020:
Australia
- Discerning Traveller
- TTFN Travel
Brazil
- GOYA by Copastur
Canada
- Maritime Travel – Tillsonburg
China
- Bridge Travel
- Domi Luxury
- Hujn Luxury Travel
- LE Travel
- Reception Expert
- Sichaun Freshtour International Travel Service
France
- ELUXTRAVEL
- PREMIUM CONCIERGERIE
Greece
- Executive Travel Greece
South Korea
- Chalet Travel and Life
- Kalpak
United Kingdom
- B Away
United States
- Just Cruises branch of Deprez Travel
- Odyssey Travel Viera
- Tzell Travel Group
