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21.01.2025 - 22:47 / travelpulse.com / Noreen Kompanik
Full-service, award-winning luxury villa rental company Rental Escapes has announced its acceptance into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners comprising 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
Invitation-only organization Virtuoso is the leading global travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. Rental Escapes’ inclusion into the global agency offers new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s luxury travel advisors and highly desirable clientele.
Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,” said Brian Schwimmer, chief executive officer of Rental Escapes in a statement.
He added, “We have always prioritized delivering exceptional service and personalized experiences. The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.”
Rental Escapes joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide. These partners specialize in world-class client service and experiences, providing superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients.
Providers can market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s preeminent worldwide gathering.
Rental Escapes’ acceptance into Virtuoso also gives the company direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
By joining Virtuoso, Rental Escapes strengthens its commitment to delivering best-in-class services to both travelers and industry partners. With over 5,000 luxury villas in sought-after destinations around the world and a dedicated team of villa specialists and concierge staff, the company offers access to the most exclusive properties and experiences.
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