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Specialists in the art of travel (aka upscale travel), Virtuoso
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Location: Florianopolis |
 | Description: | It can be said that Matthew Upchurch lead the creation of the world largest and most prestigious upscale, by-invitation-only, travel agency network comprising more than 6,000 elite travel advisors associated with over 300 agencies in 22 countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, as well as over 1,000 of the world's top travel providers and premier destinations. TravelMole catches up with Matthew in Brazil to learn how well-to-do travelers are changing from upscale to experiential. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 16 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
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90 year old family tour operator continue to prosper and share
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Location: Florianopolis |
| Description: | Dan Sullivan, President and CEO, is also the patriarch of Collette Vacations, a highly respected US tour company. Dan's brothers, sisters, and children are all active in the running of the business and Foundation. Caring for their customers' needs and passion continues to drive this clan. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
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He Seems More at Home, ex-Kuoni Chief at Travelport GDS
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Location: Florianopolis |
 | Description: | TravelMole was familiar with Armin Meier as CEO of Kuoni Travel, but found him a rejuvenated person at WTTC Summit in Brazil. With his responsibilities looking after all commercial matters related to Travelport's group airline reservation system companies, Galileo and Worldspan, which he took on in Summer of 2008. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
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- Armin Meier
- Athanasia Sfikas
- Dirk VandeBeek
- Kate Aldridge
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Travelport Chief continues Path Towards Sustainability
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Location: Florianopolis |
| Description: | The path to corporate responsibility is learned, measured, and balanced against corporate profits and shareholder value. Not just by it's CEO, but up and down the ranks. It takes time. TravelMole has followed Travelport and its CEO and President, Jeff Clarke for a few years on their journey. In addition to heading up Travelport's airline reservation system companies, Galileo and Worldspan, he handles GTA, the largest hotel wholesaler, Orbitz online, and assorted IT Services companies. This year at WTTC Jeff, and his team, are sponsoring the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
| Appearance By: |
- Jeff Clarke
- Athanasia Sfikas
- Dirk VandeBeek
- Kate Aldridge
- nick.easen@futuretravelforum.com
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How is Carlson Group doing after their first year with a new President/CEO?
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Location: Florianopolis |
| Description: | Found Marilyn Carlson Nelson is a hard act to follow, especially under the current recession conditions. But Hubert Joly, President and CEO of Carlson tells TravelMole's Nick Easen that he has it under control and is planning for the future. Not a small task...the Carlson family of brands includes Regent Hotels and Resorts, Radisson Hotels/Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels/Resorts, Country Inn and Suites, Park Inn hotels, TGI Friday's and Pick up Stix restaurants, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Based in Minneapolis, they employ about 190,000 people in 150 countries. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
| Appearance By: |
- Hubert Joly
- Leslie Kupchella
- Nick Easen
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If you never heard about The Travel Corporation
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Location: Florianopolis |
| Description: | The Travel Corporation group includes Trafalgar, Contiki, Evans & Evans, Insight, AAT Kings, Red Carnation Hotels, Brendan Tours, and UniTravel. Meet Brett Tollman, CEO of this long established family enterprise. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
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- Rachel Oakley
- Brett Tollman
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Botswana Tourism Getting Popular
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Location: Florianopolis |
| Description: | Botswana promises surprises, boasting its peace, tranquility, diverse cultures, and its diamons and beef. Botswana's highly respected Minister of Environment, Wildlife & Tourism talks to TravelMole's Publisher about sustainable tourism. | | Event: |
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit |
| Event Date: | 15 May, 2009 | | Presenter: |
Charles Kao, CEO TravelMole |
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