Direct Travel adds hotel booking tool to Direct Lift technology
In a move certain to simplify the booking process for its travel advisors, North American travel group Direct Travel has announced a significant enhancement to its proprietary Direct Lift technology platform. Launched in 2022 to enable its...
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Virtuoso panel taps into trends and how 2025 is shaping up
As it wrapped up its series of On Tour Events that hit cities across Canada – which included stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal and Toronto – Virtuoso took some time to talk trends and business intelligence during a session at...
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17 Direct Travel advisors named Virtuoso Cruise Icons
Seventeen North American travel advisors from Direct Travel were recently named Virtuoso Cruise Icons. As Cruise Icons, the advisors enjoy global recognition as top performers; exclusive opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded...
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Direct Travel celebrates advisors & staff at Canada-wide holiday events
More than 150 Direct Travel agents, I/Cs, head office staff and preferred suppliers celebrated the festive season on Dec. 9 at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. One of 16 events being held across the country as part of the group’s...
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Direct Travel celebrates GEM awards in Costa Rica
Direct Travel recently celebrated its North America-based travel advisors who are receiving 2024 GEM awards. The company’s GEM (“Going the Extra Mile”) awards are given each year to leisure advisors who go above and beyond their roles...
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Direct Travel acquired by Steve Singh, group of investors
Venture capitalist and founder of Concur, Steve Singh and a group of investors have acquired Direct Travel Inc. The investors group includes Durable Capital Partners, Madrona Ventures, Top Tier Capital Partners, and Blackstone Credit &...
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Direct Travel recognizes 25 all-star advisors on top producer’s trip
Direct Travel recently hosted 25 of its travel advisors from across North America on a top-producers’ trip. The nine-day trip to Europe included a stay at Munich’s The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel, a day trip to Nuremberg complements of...
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