Luxury travel advisors community, Global Travel Collection (GTC), has announced a partnership with concierge service provider Ten Lifestyle Group.
This month, GTC will launch ‘GTC Concierge Powered by Ten’, a white-label service crafted to offer an elevated level of support to advisors, to its network of more than 1,500 travel advisors.
Through this new relationship, Global Travel Collection advisors can work closely with on-the-ground concierge experts, for help sourcing restaurant tables and exclusive experiences such as VIP tickets for concerts, sporting events, art exhibitions and more.
“This collaboration represents a significant advancement in our mission to support our independent advisors in providing unparalleled luxury travel services to their clients,” said Angie Licea, Global Travel Collection President.
“By leveraging Ten’s global network of concierge specialists, our advisors are relieved of time-consuming tasks, enabling them to focus on curating exceptional travel experiences with the assurance that Ten’s trusted team will deliver seamless service to their clients.”
Ten’s twenty-two international offices and dedicated expert lifestyle managers will work as an extension of GTC’s advisors.
Alex Cheatle, chief executive officer of Ten Lifestyle Group, added: “Partnering with Global Travel Collection marks a significant milestone for Ten, allowing us to showcase our expertise in dining, shopping and entertainment to the most sophisticated and influential travel advisors in the luxury travel industry.
“This new affiliation strengthens both of our companies’ positions as leaders across diverse luxury consumer segments.”
Jason Oshiokpekhai, senior vice president, advisor success and managing director of Global Travel Collection, said: “Client demands are ever-changing, necessitating the continuous evolution of our programming for travel advisors.
“With an increasing number of our advisors’ clients seeking concierge-style services like tickets and restaurant reservations, we are certain that our collaboration with Ten will equip our independent advisors with the tools they need to meet their clients’ evolving requirements.”