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Insight Vacations Wins “Tour Operator of the Year” at 2014 French Affairs Awards
~ US Travel Professionals vote Insight into top spot ~
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Insight Vacations® is proud to announce its nomination and selection as the “Tour Operator of the Year (Chosen by USA Travel Professionals)” during the 2014 French Affairs gala. Travel agents responded by voting Insight into the top category, edging out an impressive list of Tour Operators.“We are honored to receive this prestigious acknowledgement from our valued travel agents,” said Phil Cappelli, President of Insight Vacations. “We are extremely proud of our collection of French itineraries and are thrilled with the fact that agents continue to place so much trust in our products. This award further solidifies our reputation as the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, as well as our commitment to constantly improving our selection of journeys.”The French Affairs is an annual two-day conference linking French suppliers with tour operators that travel to France. Now in its 11th year, the conference is considered a “must-attend” event in the travel industry and attracts more than 100 international tour operators including American, Canadian, Mexican and Brazilian partners. This year’s objectives included enhancing the synergy between partners and operators and anticipating the expectations of American clientele. The conference was held in Las Vegas’ Aria Hotel Resort & Casino from October 18th to 20th.Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and the industry’s most authentic and unique itineraries. Insight guests stay in the world’s finest hotels and receive superior entertainment and dining options. Luxury tour coaches are limited to 40 guests, ensuring every traveler receives personalized attention from their expert Tour Director. With the perfect balance of guided experiences and independent exploration, Insight ensures that guests experience every country like never before.
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About Insight Vacations
For more than 35 years, Insight Vacations® has been designing the world’s finest escorted travel itineraries. Insight offers 113 journeys to more countries across Europe than any other operator and provides the same legendary service across North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Israel.
Insight guests enjoy The Art of Touring in Style® with business-class legroom aboard customized luxury coaches, intimate groups of just 40 travelers and the services of an experienced Tour Directorwho acts as “traveling concierge.” Each expertly planned itinerary includes a range of Signature Events for a unique and authentic look into the history and culture of each destination. Throughout their trip, guests will stay in handpicked hotels that are centrally or scenically located and have the perfect balance of guided and independent exploration.
About The TreadRight Foundation
At Insight Vacations® and parent company The Travel Corporation, we understand that travel matters; it allows us to explore the world and gain a deeper understanding of each destination, its history and culture, through enriching experiences. We also recognize that it is our responsibility to help protect the places we visit and take care of the world around us.
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant and preserved for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. Insight Vacations® is proud to be active founder and supporter of TreadRight’s projects and work. Go to www.insightvacations.com/us/the-insight-difference/treadright-foundation to learn more.
TreadRight’s guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. We encourage each of our partners to use this principle to guide all of their actions, whether at our regional offices or when taking guests around the world. By providing grants to organizations that encourage sustainability in different destinations, we hope to maintain the natural attractions across the world that define each unique region. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org. |
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