Valerie Wilson Travel

Press Archive

2024

2024 A-List Travel Advisors – Travel + Leisure, May 2024

20 Romantic Weekend Trips for Couples Needing Some Blessed “Us” Time – Elle Decor, May 2024

SH Diana Completes First Year in Service – Cruise Industry News, May 2024

Why virgin overseas voyagers should make Ireland their first – New York Post, March 2024

Travel and Leisure A-List, Valerie Wilson – Travel + Leisure, February 2024

Travel and Leisure A-List, Amalia Lazarov – Travel + Leisure, February 2024

2023

The 13 Best Places to Travel in December, According to the Pros – Elle Decor, December 2023

7 Travel Experts Share Their Favorite All-inclusive Resorts Around the World – Travel + Leisure, November 2023

Week in Review: Top Holiday Travel Trends, Agency Events – Travel Agent Central, November 2023

Virtuoso recognizes highest-performing travel agencies at 2023 Chairman’s Event – Karry On, November 2023

‘Tis the Season: Chase Travel Reveals 2023 Holiday Travel Trends, Tips, and Predictions for 2024 Travel – Business Wire, October 2023

Chase Travel Reveals Holiday Travel Trends, Predictions for 2024 – Travel Agent Central, October 2023

‘Tis the Season: Chase Travel Reveals 2023 Holiday Travel Trends, Tips, and Predictions for 2024 Travel – Chase Media, October 2023

35 Best Things to Do in New York City, According to Local Experts – Travel + Leisure, August 2023

Chase Travel Names VTW Executives to New Roles – Travel Market Report, August 2023

Valerie Wilson Travel Execs Tapped for New Roles at Chase Travel – Luxury Travel Advisor, August 2023

Valerie Wilson Travel co-presidents promoted to positions at parent company – Travel Weekly, August 2023

Expedited Passport Services Take Off Amid Unprecedented Processing Delays – Travel Market Report, August 2023

Grace Bay Resorts Celebrates 30 Years Of Excellence Together With Esteemed Travel Icons – The Sun, July 2023

Who we Are Louis Intreglia – Travel Market Report, July 2023

Insider Video: Discover the Newest Luxury Expedition Ship at Sea-SH Diana – Insider Travel Report, June 2023

The Post Wave Period – CRC Cruise Panel – Cleveland Research Travel Talk Live, June 2023

8 | Chase Travel Group – Travel Weekly, June 2023

Swan Hellenic christens SH Diana: CEO shares “nightmare” – Ship Technology, June 2023

6 Laid-Back Ways to Explore the Golden State of Luxury – AFAR, May 2023

Swan Hellenic Officially Names SH Diana – Cruise Industry News, May 2023

Swan Hellenic’s third ship, SH Diana, named in Amsterdam – World of Cruising, May 2023

Swan Hellenic’s third ship named in Amsterdam – Travel Weekly, May 2023

Swan Hellenic’s third and largest ship, SH Diana, named in Amsterdam – Sea Trade Cruise News, May 2023

SWAN HELLENIC HOLDS NAMING CEREMONY FOR NEW SH DIANA – Porthole Cruise and Travel, May 2023

Swan Hellenic’s New SH Diana Embarks on Maiden Voyage – Recommend, May 2023

Swan Hellenic delivers SH Diana – Travel Daily Media, April 2023

Swan Hellenic Gets Delivery of Third State-of-the-Art Expedition Ship SH Diana – Insider Travel Report, April 2023

Swan Hellenic announces delivery of third state-of-the-art expedition ship, SH Diana – Heaven Publicity, April 2023

SWAN HELLENIC TAKES DELIVERY OF LARGEST SHIP DIANA – TTG, April 2023

Swan Hellenic Names Valerie Wilson as Godmother of New Cruise Ship – Travel Market Report, March 2023

Signature Unveils its 2023 Hotels & Resorts Collection – Luxury Travel Advisor, February 2023

Maiden voyage to Norway – About Travel, February 2023

New Swan Hellenic ship will be baptized in Amsterdam – Portal Cruceros, February 2023

The christening of the Diana, the third unit of the Swan Hellenic fleet, is approaching – Travel Quotidiano, February 2023

Swan Hellenic – Cruise Weekly, February 2023

SH Diana will be appointed in Amsterdam – noticiasdecruceros, February 2023

SWAN HELLENIC TO LAUNCH DIANA FROM AMSTERDAM IN MAY – TTG, February 2023

‘Iconic’ US agent to name third Swan Hellenic ship – Aspire Travel Club, February 2023

Swan Hellenic announces naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, to be held in Amsterdam. Valerie Ann Wilson to be Godmother of the third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship at ceremony on 4th of May 2023 – Latest Cruise News, February 2023

Swan Hellenic reveals Diana launch date and godmother – Cruise Trade News, February 2023

Swan Hellenic’s largest ship, SH Diana, to be christened in Amsterdam by Valerie Ann Wilson – Cruise Mapper, February 2023

Swan Hellenic to name SH Diana in Amsterdam – Cruise & Ferry, February 2023

Swan Hellenic announces the christening of its new ship SH Diana, in Amsterdam – Info Cruceros, February 2023

SWAN HELLENIC ANNOUNCES THE NOMINATION CEREMONY FOR SH DIANA: APPOINTMENT IN AMSTERDAM ON MAY 4TH -Live Boat, February 2023

Swan Hellenic announces Godmother of its largest ship yet – World of Cruising, February 2023

‘Iconic’ US agent to name third Swan Hellenic ship – Travel Weekly, February 2023

Swan Hellenic announces naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, to be held in Amsterdam – Travel Daily News, February 2023

Swan Hellenic announces naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, to be held in Amsterdam – an Board, February 2023

Crociere, il 4 maggio in programma ad Amsterdam la cerimonia di nomina di SH Diana – Shipmag, February 2023

La ceremonia de bautizo del SH Diana de Swan Hellenic se celebrará en Ámsterdam – Cruises News Media Group, February 2023

Swan Hellenic to Name SH Diana in Amsterdam – Cruise Industry News, February 2023

Valerie Wilson is godmother for Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana – Seatrade Cruise News, February 2023

SWAN HELLENIC NAMES VALERIE ANN WILSON GODMOTHER OF SH DIANA – Porthole Cruise and Travel, February 2023

A-List – Travel + Leisure, February 2023

2022

Eyes on Travel – Silver Endeavour in Antarctica – Peter Greenberg WORLDWIDE, December 2022

Jason Wynn, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Managing Dir. & Head of Travel – Business Travel News, December 2022

Editor’s Letter: Put it All Out There – Luxury Travel Advisor, November 2022

Stay up to date with Winvian Farm – Winvian Farm, November 2022

Ecotourism Global Market Report 2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com – Business Wire, November 2022

Insider Video: What Top Travel Advisor Valerie Wilson Thinks of Swan Hellenic’s New SH Vega – Insider Travel Report, November 2022

Insider Video: Discover Swan Hellenics New Ship SH Vega with a special guest – Insider Travel Report, October 2022

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured in Elle Espana Article – Elle Espana, September 2022

Oh the Places You’ll Go – Serendipity, August 2022

The AFAR Travel Advisory Council – Afar, August 2022

Travel consultants in demand as business travelers return to skies – WCBS NEWS RADIO, July 2022

Travel consultants in demand as business travelers return to skies – MSN, July 2022

Forward MAD Adds New Speakers To Programme – NI Travel, July 2022

The Best Eye Creams for Jet-Lagged Travelers – Conde Nast Traveler, July 2022

Selecting a Travel Management Company – Business Travel News, June 2022

Frosch is thrilled about JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of the agency – Travel Weekly, June 2022

The Most Luxurious Villas to Book Around the World in 2022, According to Travel Experts – Yahoo, June 2022

49 Expert travel tips from Virtuoso Travel Advisors – YYZ Travel, May 2022

Madrid becomes the world capital of luxury tourism – Travel Daily, May 2022

Hurdles ahead for travel advisors – Travel Weekly, May 2022

Small businesses worry final aid package will neglect them again – Roll Call, May 2022

JPMorgan Confirms Frosch Acquisition – The Beat, May 2022

5 Tips for planning your summer vacation. Number 1: Book Now – Wall Street Journal, April 2022

Travel executives gather at St. Andrews Links for ‘Travel Masters’ – Breaking Travel News, April 2022

ASTA Stages Inaugural ASTA Travel Masters in Scotland to Support Advocacy – Insider Travel Report, April 2022

AMERICAN TRAVEL AGENTS LOOKING TO RESTORE TRANS ATLANTIC TRADE – Business Connect, April 2022

Bowman’s Travel Brief: Mergers Shaking Things Up – Travel Pulse, April 2022

Despite war in Ukraine, travel agents report strong demand for Europe – Travel Weekly, March 2022

What advice would you give your younger self? – Travel Market Report, March 2022

J.P. Morgan Chase Confirms Purchase of Mega-Agency Frosch – Insider Travel Report, March 2022

FROSCH Reportedly Being Acquired by JP Morgan & Chase – Travel Pulse, February 2022

Report: JPMorgan Purchasing Frosch – Travel Market Report, February 2022

JP Morgan to Acquire Frosch – Skift, February 2022

Frosch to be bought by JPMorgan Chase: Report – Travel Weekly, February 2022

JP Morgan Chase to Acquire Frosch – Business Travel News, February 2022

A-List Travel Advisors – Travel + Leisure, February 2022

What Could Covid being Endemic mean for Travel? – The New York Times, February 2022

Insider Video: How Keith Waldon’s Departure Lounge Selected A Brand New Booking Platform – Insider Travel Report, January 2022

The Beacon: Amid Dysfunction, Momentum for Small Business Relief Grows – Travel Market Report, January 2022

What’s In Store for 2022 (It’s Not All Bad) – Strategic Vision, January 2022

Host agency Departure Lounge launches new booking platform – Travel Weekly, January 2022

10 Most Romantic Getaways in New England – Brides, January 2022

FLIGHTS, Travel Weekly Marketplace – Travel Weekly, January 2022

Who Bought Who in 2021 – Business Travel News, January 2022

2021

Ski, Hike and Cozy up on an Aspen Honeymoon – The Knot, December 2021

PSNGR1 partners with TakeTwo and adds TripBoards features – Business Travel News, November 2021

MEET THE WINNERS Reader’s Choice 2021 – Hilton Head Monthly, November 2021

Can travel make you happy? Many Americans plan to find out as they plan trips for 2022 – USA Today, November 2021

The Beacon: Advocacy in the Time of COVID – Travel Market Report, November 2021

How to make a real difference and take your travel advisory business to the next level – Masters in Travel, October 2021

What happens when travelers test positive for Covid on vacation? – CNN Travel, October 2021

‘Congratulations to our Magellan Award Winners! – Travel Weekly Awards, October 2021

‘ASTA Steps Up Efforts to Retain Employee Retention Tax Credit, Pass SAVE Act – Insider Travel Report, October 2021

‘ASTA holds virtual roundtable with Senate Majority Leader Schumer – ASTA, October 2021

‘Frosch buys into Conlin Travel, building presence in the Great Lakes region – Travel Weekly, October 2021

‘The Beacon: Your Travel Industry Legislation Lookout – Travel Market Report, October 2021

‘Frosch, Tripgrid Team Up to Serve Showbiz Sector – Business Travel News, October 2021

The Ultimate Dubai Honeymoon – The Knot, September 2021

‘What’s It’s Like Running A $315 Million Global Travel Company? – Okon Bros., September 2021

‘A game-changer’: Travel marketers cheer U.S. plan to reopen to visitors – Travel Weekly, September 2021

Business Travelers, Expect More Zooms and Few Trips This Fall – The Wall Street Journal, September 2021

Travel agencies have a moment amid Covid-19 chaos – The Singapore Time, September 2021

Travel Agencies Are Having a Moment Amid Covid-19 Chaos – The Wall Street Journal, September 2021

Highlight From the ASTA Global Convention – Travel Pulse, August 2021

Super Mom Kimberly Wilson Wetty A Journey in the Travel Business – Fairfield County Looks, August 2021

It’s Complicated: Shifting Rules in Europe Drive Travelers to Advisors – Travel Pulse, August 2021

The New Reality of a European Trip: ‘Things Are Going to Change’ – The New York Times, July 2021

Airport hassles await returning business travelers – Travel Weekly, July 2021

See America! 10 Don’t-Miss Destinations for Your Summer Travel Bucket List – Parade, July 2021

Our Virtual Vacation Events-New Age of Luxury Show Debuts June 11-12 – Insider Travel Report, June 2021

Ask An Advisor: Travel Advice In The Post-Pandemic Era – Worth, June 2021

Travel Weekly’s Power List – Travel Weekly, June 2021

The Folo episode 31: The view from two multimillion-dollar agencies – Travel Weekly, June 2021

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Highlighted on Travel + Leisure’s A-List – Travel + Leisure, June 2021

OurOp Ed: Katharine Farrell on What Brands Need to Consider Following Acquisitions – The Company Dime, June 2021

Renewed LGBTQ Travel Is Focus of Travel Advisors But Not Destination Marketing – Skift, June 2021

Frosch Integrates VeriFly into Trip Management App – Business Travel News, June 2021

Ask an Advisor: Travel Advice in the Post-Pandemic Era – Yahoo! Finance, June 2021

ASTA’s Legislative Day takes on urgent tone – Travel Weekly, May 2021

ASTA Panel Highlights Travel Industry’s Specific Needs – Travel Pulse, May 2021

How You Can Attend the Best Virtual Luxury Travel Event of the Year – Insider Travel Report, May 2021

Global Guardian Opens Return to Travel Safely Webinar – Travel Market Report, May 2021

HRS, Southwest Airlines, The BLS Company and Valerie Wilson Travel commit funding to travel again – Travel Daily News, May 2021

Europe’s Most Popular Hotels, According to Experts – AFAR, May 2021

Frosch and Valerie Wilson. GBT and Egencia. Mega-agency M&A deals proliferate – Travel Weekly, May 2021

A Closer Look at the Families Behind FROSCH and Valerie Wilson Travel – Travel Age West, May 2021

FROSCH Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Global News & Entertainment, May 2021

The Big Surprise Travel Agency Deal: Frosch Buys VWT – Insider Travel Report, May 2021

Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Travel Age West, May 2021

FROSCH Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Travel Pulse, May 2021

Frosch International Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Travel Weekly, May 2021

Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Luxury Travel Advisor, May 2021

Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel – Business Travel News, May 2021

FROSCH Acquires New York’s Iconic Valerie Wilson Travel – Travel Market Report, May 2021

Valerie Wilson Travel Agency Acquired by Frosch – Skift, May 2021

A Historic Acquisition’: FROSCH and VWT Talk Acquisition – Travel Market Report, May 2021

United Discontinues AD Fare Program for Travel Advisors – Travel Weekly, April 2021

Tips And Tricks For A Comfortable Flight, According To Travel Experts – Travel + Leisure, March 2021

Woman in Wealth with Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg – Leading the Way with Christine Vergari, March 2021

Anxious to Get Out and Travel? So is Everyone Else – ABC 7 Denver, March 2021

Valerie Wilson Travel’s Strategy Focuses on Brand and Growth of Its People – Insider Travel Report, March 2021

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Named to Conde Nast Traveler’s Travel Specialist List – Condé Nast Traveler, March 2021

Dealing with Traveler Uncertainty on Vaccines – Travel Weekly, March 2021

Checking-in with Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg – Travel Market Report, March 2021

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Named One of the Top 50 Women In Travel – My Hometown Bronxville, March 2021

The Traveler Mindset One Year Into COVID-19 Pandemic – Travel Pulse, February 2021

Travel Experts Say Spring, Summer Vacations Are Being Booked While Health Officials Say Don’t Take Trips Just Yet – CBS New York, February 2021

Travel Again with Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg – Travel Again, January 2021

The Best Places to Travel During the Pandemic – Gildshire Magazine, January 2021

Travel Advisors Try New Business Models for the New Year – Travel Research Online, January 2021

Luxury Travelers Are Ready to Get Back on the Road in 2021 — A Potential Comeback Driven by Vaccines and Pent-Up Demand – Strategic Vision, January 2021

The COVID Vaccine Travel Booking Spree Is On – AFAR, January 2021

2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Partners With Geosure, Providing Travelers With Live Intel” – Luxury Travel Advisor, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “GeoSure and Valerie Wilson Travel Partner for Client Safety” – Travel Daily News, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Gives Clients Access To Real Time Safety Intel” – Insider Travel Report, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel listed 36th on Travel Weekly Power List – Travel Weekly, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Hosted Virtual Suite Access Fair” – Travel Market Report, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Hosts Virtual Suite Access Fair” – Luxury Travel Advisor, June 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic” – AFAR, June 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Taking the Leap to Luxury – Travel Pulse, May 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “How I Escaped From Europe Without An Emergency Evacuation Plan”
– Forbes, May 2020

Ashley Lancer quoted in, “10 Pieces of Advice from Fellow Travel Advisors”
– Travel Market Report, May 2020

Kimberly Wilson Wetty interviewed for, “What Does a Post-Pandemic Travel Comeback Look Like?” – ExpertFlyer, May 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg interviewed on CNBC Special Report: Markets in Turmoil
– CNBC, May 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with AmaWaterways”
– Travel Press, May 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured in, “Help on the way for idled travel agents”
– WCAX3, April 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured for her work with ASTA fighting for the survival of the Travel Advisor
– CBS Newspath, April 2020

Amy Siegal quoted in, “10 Smart and Creative Ways for Travel Advisors to Keep in Touch With Clients”
– Travel Age West, April 2020

Rob Karp quoted in, “How Travel Advisors Are Navigating the Coronavirus Shutdown”
– Travel Market Report, March 2020

Valerie Ann Wilson honored in, “The 50 Most Important Women in Travel”– Wonderlust, March 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured in, “TMR’s Advisory Board Meets in Orlando to Talk Coronavirus”
– Travel Market Report, February 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured in, “TMR TV: Secrets to Success – Corporate Incentive Travel & Groups” – Travel Market Report, February 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Travel Advisors Scramble as Coronavirus Rattles Clients” – Skift, February 2020

Valerie Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg & Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “Donors and supporters of KiliCares pledge drive for Tourism Cares” – Travel Weekly, February 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?”– AFAR, January 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg featured in, “T+L A-List Spotlight: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg”– Travel + Leisure, January 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Kicks off New GOAL Academy, Execs Talk Advisor Opportunities” – Travel Market Report,
January 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “What You Should Know About Travel in Iran—and the Rest of the Middle East—Right Now” – AFAR, January 2020
Matthew Gill featured in, “Real Traveler Stories: A four-month family exploration of Asia”
– Virtuoso Life, January 2020

Amy Siegal quoted in, “Is It Safe to Travel to the Middle East Now?”– Fodor’s Travel, January 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Assessing Your Clients in 2020” – Luxury Travel Advisor, January 2020

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “The Trips We’re Most Excited About” – AFAR, January 2020

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel: A Family, A Business And A Family Business” – Luxury Travel Advisor, January 2020

2019

Leigh Elizabeth Israel honored in, “Luxury Travel Advisor’s Trendsetters”– Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Tip of the Day”– Travel Market Report, December 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg mentioned in, “ASTA Gearing Up for 2020 After Finishing 2019 With Big Legislative Wins” – Travel Market Report, December 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mention in, “Highland Park Community Foundation Awards Grants”– Daily Herald, December 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson quoted in, “Top Women Execs Talk About the Paths to Leadership” – Travel Weekly, December 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “New York-Based Valerie Wilson Travel Buys Hilton Head’s Island Travel” – Insider Travel Report, December 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Acquires Island Travel” – Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Acquires Island Travel”– Travel Pulse, December 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty mentioned in, “Selling Luxury: Kimberly Wilson Wetty, Co-President, Valerie Wilson Travel” – Luxury Travel Advisor [Podcast], December 2019

Nancy Novogrod featured in, “Bob Moore and Nancy Novogrod to Be Inducted into US Travel Hall of Leaders” – Travel Pulse, November 2019

Nancy Novogrod featured in, “Bob Moore and Nancy Novogrod to Be Inducted into US Journey Corridor of Leaders” – TravelNews, November 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson honored in, “GBTA Celebrates And Honors The Top 40 Women In Travel” – Global Business Travel Association, October 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson honored in “GBTA Names Top 40 Women in Travel”– HospitalityNet, October 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson interviewed in, “Chief Travel Leader – Valerie Wilson”– RM World Travel Connection [Podcast], October 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson quoted in, “Cruise Week Newsletter – Seabourn Values” – Cruise Week, October 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “The Power of Access”– LEADERS, October 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Travel Agency Group ASTA Aims to Shield Hotel Guests From Resort Fee Pain” – Skift, October 2019

Patrick Fragale featured in, “Insider People: Who’s Being Recognized & Who’s New at Top Travel Agency Groups”– Insider Travel Report, October 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “How to Plan a Gramping Trip with Your Grandparents”– MSN, October 2019

Patrick Fragale featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel has Promoted Patrick Fragale to Executive Vice President”– Travel Weekly, September 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson quoted in, “This River Cruise Through Bordeaux Is All About Wine, Cheese, Oysters, and Lavish Châteaux” – Travel + Leisure, September 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson quoted in, “This Uniworld River Cruise Through Bordeaux Is All About Wine, Cheese, Oysters, and Lavish Châteaux”– Food & Wine, September 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “How Can You Best Help The Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian? Tourism Experts Say Go Visit The Bahamas” [Video]
CBS New York, September 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “How Can You Best Help The Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian? Tourism Experts Say Go Visit The Bahamas” – MSN, September 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel highlighted in, “How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson” – AFAR, September 2019

Benjamin Shubitz featured in, “Emirates Suite the Place to be at U.S. Open” – Travel Weekly, September 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson receives Seabourn’s Warren Titus Award, “WLCL Gala Honours Top Travel Partners”– Canadian Travel Press, August 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson receives Seabourn’s Warren Titus Award, “Carnival Brands Recognize Travel Sellers at South Beach Event”– Travel Weekly, August 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson receives Seabourn’s Warren Titus Award, “World’s Leading Cruise Lines Excellence Awards Recognize Top Travel Partners”– Travel Pulse, August 2019

Alexa Kossoy featured in, “Travel Agent’s 30Under30 for 2019”– Travel Agent Central, August 2019

Ginny Caragol quoted in, “Adirondack, el paradiso salvaje donde se perdian los Rockefeller para desconectar”– Fuera de Serie, August 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, and Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “Travel + Leisure The A-List 2019” – Travel + Leisure, August 2019

Brandi Brister and Jim Wiedeman featured in, “Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel”– AFAR, August 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “Who Are Virtuoso’s Top Travel Advisors, Agencies and Preferred Partners?”– Insider Travel Report, August 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “Virtuoso Celebrates Top Members as Travel Week Concludes”– Travel Pulse, August 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “Virtuoso Travel Week: Top Advisor, Partner Awards”– Luxury Travel Advisor, August 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty featured in, “Anthony Goldman Recognized by Peers at Virtuoso Travel Week” – LATTE, August 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “Making Peace With Wellness”– Strategic Vision, August 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Travel Advisors Act to Protect Clients from Resort Fee Surprises” – Skift, July 2019

Nancy Novogrod featured in, “Bob Moore and Nancy Novogrod to Be Inducted into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders” – U.S. Travel Association, July 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Travel Advisors See U.S. Domestic Tourism Evolving Amid Inbound Woes” – Skift, July 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel featured in, “Travel Weekly’s Power List 2019” – Travel Weekly, June 2019

Bob Watson quoted in, “The Best Advice for New Travel Advisors” – AFAR, June 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel and Valerie Ann Wilson featured in, “The Travel Agency with Heart: Valerie Wilson” – CEO Magazine, June 2019

Mary Clifford quoted in, “Celebrity Flora Heads to the Galapagos” – Recommend, June 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “Why Luxury Travel Purveyors Should Pay Attention to Generation Z” – Skift, May 2019

Amy Siegal quoted in, “Why Doesn’t the Travel Industry Seem to Care About Single Parents?” – Travel Age West, May 2019

Valerie Wilson mentioned in, “Travel Advisors Step Up at Tourism Cares for Puerto Rico”– Travel Market Report, May 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Soon-to-be Cornell Grads MilesAhead in Travel Game”– Travel Weekly, May 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “10 Expert-Approved Beach Honeymoon Destinations That Were Made For Instagram”– Over The Moon, May 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “14 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Vacation”– Travel + Leisure, May 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “The Rise of the Luxury Travel Advisor”– Global Travel Media, May 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “How to Know If Your Loved Ones Are Safe During a Crisis…”– AFAR, April 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Destination Hosts a Week of Successful Events in New York, New Jersey…”– Travel and Tour World, April 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “Travel Advisors Boost Political Contributions in These Highly Partisan Times”– Skift, April 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg quoted in, “In Memoriam: Patrizio Cipollini, Longtime GM of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze”– Travel Market Report, April 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “St. Kitts shines in US Roadshow 2019” – Ziz Online, April 2019

Dan Beschloss Quoted in, “What’s new in Luxury: From Ibiza to Tel Aviv, Leading Hotels of the World Show Off”– Travel Market Report, March 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Can Studio 54 Founder Make Times Square Cool?” – BNN Bloomberg, March 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “International Women’s Day: Interview with Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, Valerie Wilson Travel”– Travels with Darley, March 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson mentioned in, “The 94th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell”– Hotel Online, March 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Travel Like a Girl Boss: 13 Trips Led By Successful Women Founders”– Forbes, February 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “New Yorkers’ New York: Where to Go and What to Do”– Luxury Travel Advisor, February 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “Honeymoon Help 101”– KEYC-TV Online, February 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Valerie Wilson Travel – Retreat Yourself – Win a Wellness and Beauty Prize Package valued at $5,000”– GiveawayUS, February 2019

Valerie Ann Wilson quoted in, “Move Over, Marie Kondo. It’s Travel that Sparks Joy”– Travel Weekly, February 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty quoted in, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Travel Advisors’ Number One Obstacle is Getting Travelers to Know They’re Still Here”– ABC-7, February 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty interviewed in, “2019 Destination Trends and How Travel Consultants Continue to Earn Their Keep”– Expert Flyer, February 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel listed in, “Powerful Women” – Fairfield County Business Journal, January 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel listed in, “Powerful Women” – Westchester County Business Journal, January 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Scotland’s Cultural Treasures”– AFAR, January 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Tourism Cares’ Hearts of Travel Awards”– Travel Weekly, January 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Build Rapport with Your Travel Advisor”– Travel + Leisure, January 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “An Interview with Nancy G. Novogrod, Founder, Culturati Travel Design” – Leaders, January 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Travel Agents Believe 2019 Will Bring a Boom in Business” – Travel Pulse, January 2019

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Strategic Vision Survey Finds Luxury Agencies Expect a Boom Year for Travel” – Insider Travel Report, January 2019

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Navigating Overcrowded Venice” – Travel Weekly, January 2019

Mallory Bankson Quoted in, “The 19 Best Places to Travel in 2019” – Harper’s Bazaar, January 2019

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “Travel with the Top Travel Editor” – Insider Travel Report, January 2019

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Mantic Point to Partner with Valerie Wilson Travel” – Mantic Point Blog, January 2019

2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Travel With a True Insider” – Private Clubs, December 2018

Harley Riak Mentioned in, “35-Plus Unique Wedding Ideas for a Next-Level Celebration” – Westchester Magazine, December 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Fabulous Finds in Washington, D.C.” – Life Done Well, December 2018

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Mentioned in, “Travel Agents Aren’t Only Surviving, They’re Thriving” – Travel Market Report, December 2018

Culturati Travel Design Mentioned in, “13 Experts Reveal the Best Places to Travel in 2019” – Fathom, December 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Tourism Cares Recognizes Travel Industry Players for Positive Social Impact” – Travel Market Report, December 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Global Update: Who’s Where and Doing What…” – 4Hoteliers, December 2018

Will Jennings Mentioned in, “Trendsetting: Using Logic and Intuition in Sales” – Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Tourism Cares Honors Brett Tollman…” – My Social Good News, December 2018

Will Jennings Mentioned in, “Trendsetter: Will Jennings, Valerie Wilson Travel” – Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Swept Away – What Would Pry Two Aesthetes from a Park Avenue Apartment?…” – The Cut, December 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance” – AFAR, December 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Highland Park Community Foundation 2018 Grant Awards Receptions Distributed Record-Breaking $200,000 in Grants”– Daily Herald, November 2018

Angela Musso Mentioned in, “A Culinary Getaway to Hungary’s Inland Sea”– AFAR, November 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Former T+L editor brings cultural travel expertise to Valerie Wilson”– Travel Weekly, October 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Corporate Advisory Council Elects New Leadership” – ASTA, September 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Best in Class 2018: ASTA Recognizes Industry Superstars” – ASTA, August 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA Recognizes Travel Industry Superstars” – Travel Pulse, August 2018

Valerie Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, and Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “Travel + Leisure The A-List 2018” – Travel + Leisure, August 2018

Brandi Brister Featured in, ” ASTA Announces Nominees for Advisor of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year Awards” – ASTA, August 2018

Jennifer Wilson Buttigieg Quoted in, “In The Land Of Travel Agents, The Tables Have Turned” – Forbes, August 2018

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Virtuoso Names Best of the Best Award Winners” – Luxury Travel Advisor, August 2018

Alicia Diez Quoted in, “Italy Without the Crowds” – Travel Weekly, July 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “The Power of Access” – LEADERS Magazine, July 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Family Business Awards 2018” – Crain’s New York Business, June 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Travel Weekly’s 2018 Power List”– Travel Weekly, June 2018

Rob Karp Quoted in, “5 Perks Travel Agents Offer Beyond Booking Your Trip” – The New York Times, June 2018

Pat Fragale Mentioned in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Adds Patrick Fragale as Senior Vice President” – Luxury Travel Advisor, June 2018

Pat Fragale Mentioned in, “Longtime Travel Industry Leader Patrick Fragale Named Valerie Wilson Travel SVP” – Travel Market Report, June 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Voluntourism, Sustainability, and Travel in 2018” – Luxury Travel Advisor, May 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Help Wanted Young Travel Agents to Sell Luxury Cruise” – Travel Market Report, May 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Despite Challenges, Luxury Travel is Booming” – Travel Pulse, May 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “Valerie Wilson confident that new home will be a longtime one” – Travel Weekly, May 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “A Banner Year to Sell Travel” – Travel Weekly, May 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Valerie Wilson Travel’s and ASTA’s Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg” – Travel Weekly, May 2018

Valerie Wilson Quoted in, “Agents pitch rebounding Turkey as an exciting destination” – Travel Weekly, May 2018

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Travel Agents and Cruise Lines Look Ahead at CLIA Cruise 360” – Travel Market Report, April 2018

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Mentioned in, “What Are the Top Issues of 2018?” – Luxury Travel Advisor, April 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Announced as, “New Member of AFAR Travel Advisory Council” – AFAR Magazine, February 2018

Ashley Lancer Quoted in, “7 Top Tier Travel Agents Reveal The Best Value Destinations For 2018” – Forbes, February 2018

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Delta’s international commission cut could be the first of many”– Travel Weekly, February 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg & Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “How many travel agents in U.S.? Depends on whom you’re asking” –Travel Weekly,
February 2018

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Some see Marriott rate cut as step toward tiered commissions” – Travel Weekly, February 2018 

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Delta reduces front-end commissions on international tickets” – Travel Weekly, February 2018 

Ashley Lancer Quoted in, “Best Warm Honeymoon Destinations for Winter Newlyweds” – Bride & Blossom, January 2018

Ginny Caragol Featured in, “Print lives: The travel brochure is still relevant” – Travel Weekly, January 2018

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “The Rise of Luxury Outposts on Mainstream Cruise Ships”  Skift, January 2018

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “It’s colder than usual this winter. Are bookings up because of it?” – Travel Weekly, January 2018

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “Travel Industry Forecast: It’s Cold Outside but Is a Storm Coming?” – Luxury Travel Advisor, January 2018 

2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Room for Everyone” – ASTAnetwork Magazine, December 2017

Ben Shubitz Quoted in, “Books to Inspire You in 2018” – Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2017

Valerie Wilson Travel Highlighted in, “Tourism Cares Honors Five Recipients with Heart of Travel Awards” – Travel Market Report, December 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “Best Career Advice Ever, From Six Powerful Women in Travel” – Travel Market Report, December 2017

Ben Shubitz Honored in, “Trendsetters” – Luxury Travel Advisor, December 2017

Paula Murphy Quoted in, “Trending Now: Travel’s New Borders” – Travel Agent Central, November 2017

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “Tourism Cares announce five 2017 Hearts of Travel Awards honorees” – Travel Daily News, November 2017

Paula Murphy Honored in, “Travel Agent Central’s Top 25 All Stars” – Travel Agent Central, November 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Class warfare: The rise of luxury enclaves at sea”– Travel Weekly, November 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in, ”9 Destinations Where You Can Make a Difference this Holiday Season” – AFAR Media, October 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting”– AFAR Media, October 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Interviewed in, “Travel Weekly’s Travel Industry Survey 2017” – Travel Weekly, October 2017

Meg Nolan Featured in, “27 Best Places For Solo Female Travel” – Forbes, October 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, New ships for Cunard, Azamara speak to market confidence” – Travel Weekly, October 2017 

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Wellness Continues to be Top Trend in Spa Industry” – Travel Market Report, October 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Sage Advice for Women in the Travel Industry” – Travel Pulse, September 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in, “ASTA Announces New Additions to Board of Directors” – Travel Agent Central, September 2017

Travel + Leisure A-List 2017 – August, 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “27 Things the World’s Best Travel Agents Bring With Them on Every Trip” – Travel+Leisure, August 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in, “ASTA Nets Record Contributions For ASTAPAC” – Travel Market Report, August 2017

VWT Highlighted in, “Now, More Than Ever, You Need To Find A Good Travel Agent” – Forbes, August 2017

Meg Nolan as Featured Contributor in, “Why Jerusalem Must Be on Your Bucket List” – Luxury Travel Advisor, August 2017

Yvette Chin Quoted in, “About to turn 20, W Hotels deals with identity issues” – Travel Weekly, July 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Destination Weddings: Expect the Unexpected” – Travel Weekly, July 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “How Much Should You Customize Your Service?” – Travel Pulse, July 2017

Yannette Edwards Quoted in, “Hotel Review: Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge” – TravelAge West, July 2017

Dan Beschloss Quoted in, “Valerie Wilson Takes a Multi-Pronged Approach To Nurturing Good Travel Agents” – TravelMarket Report, July 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Hospitality ace Ritz-Carlton proposes to bring something new to cruising” – Travel Weekly, July 2017

Travel Weekly Power List 2017– Travel Weekly, June 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Ritz-Carlton Is Building the Anti-Cruise Ship” – Bloomberg Pursuits, June 2017 

Jim Wiedeman Featured in, “Five Secrets to Success: Jim Wiedeman, Valerie Wilson Travel” – Luxury Travel Advisor, June 2017

VWT Associate Yannette Edwards Highlighted as Proud Member of the Family Travel Association (FTA) – TravelAge West, May 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Will AmaWaterways’ New Ties to Travel Leaders Create Uneven Playing Field?” – Travel Market Report, May 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Business Council honors 2017 Hall of Fame businesses” – InsuranceNewsNet.com

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Consumer Media Raise Travel Agent Awareness” – Travel Market Report, May 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Featured in, “Westchester’s Top Companies Shine” – Hudson Valley News Network, May 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Why the Internet hasn’t put travel agents out of work” – The Boston Globe, May 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Adventure Travel – It’s Not Just for Grown Ups” – Travel Weekly, April 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “United Airlines promises a ‘culture shift'” – Travel Weekly, April 2017

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “The Day Transformation Travel Got Its Driver’s License”– View from ILTM, April 2017

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Paris terrorist attack threatens city’s rebounding tourism, travel experts warn” – Fox News, April 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Top Travel Trends, By Top Female Executives In The Industry” – Travel Market Report, March 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Honored in Westchester Business Council Hall of Fame with, “Women in Business Success Award” – Westchester Magazine, March 2017

Feature Story on Valerie Wilson Travel: “Valerie Wilson At 35” – Travel Pulse, March 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Small Luxury Hotels Of The World To Upgrade Agent Loyalty Program” – Travel Market Report, March 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson and Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Small but Charming Luxury Hotels Around the World” – Travel+Leisure, March 2017

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “The Latest Insights in Adventure Travel From Explorer’s #TWChats” – TravelAge West, March 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “An icon among the world’s great hotels, the Waldorf sets 3-year return to glory”– Travel Weekly, March 2017

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “St. Maarten listed as spot of rich travelers” – Cayman iNews, February 2017

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “Tradewind Aviation Offers London to St. Barths Flights” – Luxury Travel Advisor, February 2017

The Wilson Family Featured in, “Sightings – February 2017” – Luxury Travel Advisor, February 2017

Harley Riak Honored in, “2017 Faces of Westchester Business” – Westchester Magazine, February 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “New Hotels With a Wintertime Appeal”  The New York Times, January 2017

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Suite Access™ by VWT Featured in, “Agencies Drive Hotel Bookings Outside Book-Direct And OTA Channels”– Travel Market Report, January 2017

Valerie Ann Wilson and Ginny Caragol Contribute Advice in, “11 of the world’s most luxurious vacations” – Business Insider, January 2017 

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Report: Government Updates” – Worldwide Destination Guide, January 2017

2016

Bob Watson Quoted in, “They Maintain a Hotel’s Patina of Opulence” – The New York Times, December 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Hearts of Travel Awards recipients honored in New York” –Travel Daily News, December 2016

“Valerie Wilson Travel Rolls Out the Peach Carpet to Celebrate 35 Years of Integrity, Trust, & Loyalty” –Yahoo Finance, December 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “What Do Travel Industry Leaders Talk About Behind Closed Doors?” – Forbes, December 2016

“Panelists look to the future at Valerie Wilson Travel anniversary event” – Travel Weekly, December 2016

“Valerie Wilson Travel Forecasts Luxury Travel Trends During An Exclusive Two-Day Travel Academy” –Yahoo Finance, December 2016

“Valerie Wilson Travel Celebrates 35 Years”–Travel Pulse, December 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “London Still Calling: Six Months After Brexit, London is Even More of a Bargain” – NBC News, December 2016

“Industry Celebrates Valerie Wilson Travel’s 35th Anniversary” – Travel Market Report, December 2016

Bob Watson Featured in, “End Of An Era Part 2: Travel Agents Reminisce” – Travel Market Report, December 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Bob Watson Quoted in, “Top Travel Agents Reveal What’s Hot In Luxury Travel For 2017” – Forbes, December 2016

Alicia Diez Quoted in, “Column: Top Tips From Our 25 All Stars” – Travel Agent Central, December 2016

Alicia Diez Honored in, “Travel Agent Central’s Top 25 All Stars” – Travel Agent Central, December 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in, “Marriott strives to set apart its luxury brands” – Travel Weekly, December 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Agents Speak Out, Divided On Marriott’s New Approach To Selling Luxury” – TravelMarket Report, November 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “The 10 Hottest Luxury Travel Destinations” – Private Wealth, November 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured in, “Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Interviews Valerie Wilson Travel to Discuss Their Leadership in the Luxury Travel Consulting Industry” – Digital Journal, November 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in Luxury Travel Advisor November 2016 Issue – Luxury Travel Advisor, November 2016

Bob Watson Mentioned in, “Slovenian Tourist Board Enters U.S. Market with Splashy NYC Event” – TRAVELJOURNALERT, November 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Announcing the 2016 Hearts of Travel Awards Honorees” – My Social Good News, November 2016

Will Jennings Quoted in, “What Are the Best Days to Fly for the Holidays?”– VOGUE, November 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson Mentioned in, “Major Impact: Travel Pros In Paris May Influence Over 400,000 Consumers To Make The Trip” – TravelMarket Report, November 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Designing for Digital Detox” – Fast Company, November 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson and Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Twenty-One of the World’s Ultimate Luxury Vacations” – Travel+Leisure, November 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Menlo Charity Horse Show Jumps into its 43rd Year” – Elite Equestrian Magazine, November 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Cited in, “Volunteers From Across the US Help Maintain Ellis Island and Other Sites in NY Harbor” – Travel & Tour World, November 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Agents: Communication a key to keep high-profile clients safe” – Travel Weekly, October 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Jay Ellenby Elected to Lead ASTA Executive Committee” – ASTA.org, October 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Up Close With Marc Casto of Casto Travel” – Luxury Travel Advisor, October 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Boutique PR Firm Gives Tips On Reaching Vital Luxury Travel Agents” – Abelow PR, October 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Elects New Leadership” – Travel Agent Central, October 2016

Leigh Elizabeth Bryan Quoted in, “Around-The-World Restaurant Guide” – Travel Agent Central, October 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Corporate Advisory Council Makes Advocacy Investments, Elects New Leadership” – ASTA.org, October 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Elects New Leadership” – TravelMarket Report, October 2016

Travel+Leisure A-List 2016 – September, 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, ASTA Honors Top Travel Agents, Agency Groups for Advocacy Work”– TravelMarket Report, September 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson Featured in, “The Best Travel Agents for Booking a Cruise” – Travel+Leisure, September 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA Honors Industry Advocates” – TravelMarket Report, September 2016   

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Travel Guide: San Miguel de Allende” – Travel Agent Central, September 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “The Travel Agent Community Reacts to NYC Terrorism”– Travel Pulse, September 2016  

Leigh Elizabeth Bryan Featured and Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Travel Agent’s 9th Annual 30Under30” – Travel Agent Central, September 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “Valerie Wilson Travel Celebrates 35 Years of Success” – International Business Times, September 2016 

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Global volatility is the ‘new norm’ and the travel industry is OK with that” – Business Insider, September 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA Announces New Slate Of Directors And Chapter Presidents”–TravelMarket Report, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “People turning to ‘trusted agents in a Vuca world’”– TTG Media, August 2016

Harley Riak and Brandi Brister Mentioned in, “Questex Travel Group Hosts ITE Advisory Board in New York” – International Meetings Review, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Eight Ways To Grow Sales, From Eight Powerful Women In Travel”–TravelMarket Report, August 2016

Emily Prentiss Mentioned in, “Kiwi Agent Named ‘Most Admired’ for Virtuoso in APAC” – KarryOn, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Virtuoso Week panelists: Technology supports advisers”–Travel Weekly, August 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “The Best Special-Interest Travel Agents” – Travel+Leisure, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “World’s Top Luxury Travel Experts Select The Best Hotels for 2016” – Forbes, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Mentioned in, “Virtuoso Recognizes Best Luxury Hotels of 2016” – Travel Pulse, August 2016

Suite Access™ by Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “Publisher’s Letter: What’s Your Shelf Life?” – Luxury Travel Advisor, August 2016 

Article by Kimberly Wilson Wetty, “Brazil, Olympic Ready or a Bit Unsteady?” – RobbReport, August 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Europe has bright spots despite overall market softness” –  Travel Weekly, August 2016 

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Eight Powerful Women in Travel Offer Eight Tips For New Travel Agents”– TravelMarket Report, July 2016

Eric Grayson Quoted in, “How to Sell Festival Travel” – Travel Agent Central, July 2016

Business Travel News Rankings – July 2016

Ginny Caragol Featured in, “Ladies of Travel” – Design Destinations Magazine Summer 2016 by Buchhalter International Group, July 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson Mentioned in, “Top Travel Industry Players Just Miss Nice Attacks” – TravelMarket Report, July 2016

Travel Weekly Power List 2016 – June 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “Cruise Brothers Joins CLIA as a Diamond Agency Member” – Travel and Tour World, June 2016

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “Travel Agents React to Brexit” – TravelMarket Report, June 2016

Article by Kimberly Wilson Wetty, “Why You Should Visit the Caribbean in the Summer” – RobbReport, June 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, Travel Agent Fam Trips: All Work And No Play?”– TravelMarket Report, June 2016 

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “Hamilton Star Phillipa Soo To Be Honored At 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon” – Look To The Stars, June 2016 

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Visiting Ecuador After the Earthquake” – The New York Times, June 2016

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “National Parks Centenary Is Presenting Challenges For Agents And Travelers” – TravelMarket Report, May 2016

Jim Natale Quoted in, “What Our Clients Are Saying About Us” – BCMOne.com, April 2016 

Valerie Wilson Travel Mentioned in, “You gave to Nepal. How was your money spent?” – Travel Weekly, April 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson and Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in, “13th Annual Wine & Wishes Sets New Fundraising Record” – Beverage Media Group, April 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Bad news is good news for travel insurance vendors” – Travel Weekly, April 2016

Diane Crisman-Race Quoted in, “5 Adults-Only All-Inclusives Where Dinner Is an Art – Recommended.com, March 2016 

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “Agents weigh in on potential Marriott-Starwood combination” – Travel Weekly, March 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Election-year slump: Travel fact or fiction?”– Travel Weekly, March 2016

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in, “21 of the World’s Ultimate Luxury Vacations – Travel+Leisure, February 2016

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “21 of the World’s Ultimate Luxury Vacations” – Travel+Leisure, February 2016

Yvette Chin Quoted in, “VIP Check-In” – Virtuoso Traveler, February 2016

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in “Family-Owned Business Awards to Honor 20” – Westfair Communications, February 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Caribbean Hideouts of the Rich and Famous” – Business Report, February 2016

Brian Buttigieg Featured in, “News Briefs” – Travel Weekly, February 2016

Jessica Cook Featured in, “News Briefs” – Travel Weekly, February 2016

Dan Beschloss Mentioned in, “The Advisory Board Asks: 12 Top Questions from Travel Agents to the Industry”– TravelMarket Report, January 2016  

“Valerie Wilson Travel Announces 2016 Initiatives, Revised Leadership Team” – Luxury Travel Advisor, January 2016

Dan Beschloss Quoted in, “Industry Mourns the Ritz Paris” – TravelMarket Report, January 2016

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, ”New Tech Brings Lower Travel Calling Costs” – Travel Weekly, January 2016

Leslie Bryant Highlighted in “Expert Advice: Honeymoon” – Sonoma Weddings, January 2016

2015

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Included in, “Tourism Cares Honors Philanthropy Standouts”– Travel Weekly, December 2015

Daphne Bransten Quoted in, “Preview 2016: Destinations” – Travel Weekly, December 2015

Bob Watson Quoted in, “Is Now A Good Time To Visit Paris?” – Forbes, December 2015  

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in, “So, Is It Safe to Go to Paris?” – TravelMarket Report, December 2015

Franca Di Spigna Honored in, “Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 25 All Star Advisors” – Travel Agent Magazine, November 2015

Ashley Lancer Included in, “Millennial Minute: What Types of Advertising Do Millennials Love and Hate?”– Luxury Travel Advisor, November 2015

Ashley Lancer Quoted in, “Weddings and Honeymoons for Affluent Millennials” – Travel Agent Central, November 2015

Valerie Wilson Travel Quoted in, “Cruise design innovations the subject of CruiseWorld #TWchats” – Travel Weekly, November 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Agents React to Starwood Sale” – TravelMarket Report, November 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Airbnb Scores in San Francisco” – TravelMarket Report, November 2015

Emily Meredith Prentiss Featured in “Onboard -> Events: World’s Best Awards” – Travel+Leisure, November, 2015

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in, “The Words I Never Spoke on Stage” – Travel Weekly, October 2015

Valerie Wilson Travel mentioned in “Pink Aid Celebrates 5 Years of Improving the Lives of Women With Breast Cancer in Connecticut” – Westport Magazine, October 2015

Bob Watson Quoted in, “New And Improved Hot Beach Destinations For Your Winter Vacation” – Forbes, October 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Included in, “Riviera Maya’s Tourism Growth Focuses On Luxury, Sustainability While Seeking To Improve Local Life” – Forbes, October 2015

Travel+Leisure A-List 2015 – September, 2015 

Valerie Ann Wilson mentioned in “Nexion’s Friedman to Christen AmaWaterways’ AmaViola” – TravelPulse, September 2015

VWT Affiliate, Worldview Travel Highlighted in, “Let the Pros Plan Your Trip for You!” – Observer-Reporter, September 2015

Travel Weekly’s Power List 2015–September 2015

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned in, “ASTA sends off Paul Ruden in style” – Travel Weekly, September 2015

Takami Yao Quoted in, “Choose a Great Hotel: Best Design” – Virtuoso Life, September 2015

Bob Watson Quoted in, “From Portland to Pittsburgh, Travel Agents Are Playing A Bigger Role In Domestic Travel” – Forbes, August 2015

Ashley Lancer Included in, “Travel Agent’s 8th Annual 30Under30”– Travel Agent, August 2015

Eric Grayson Included in, “Travel Agent’s 8th Annual 30Under30”– Travel Agent, August 2015

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “You Really Need to Get Away From It All” – Virtuoso Traveler, August 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty and Mary Clifford Quoted in, “Social media: Consumers’ new platforms of choice”– Travel Weekly, August 2015

Valerie Wilson Travel Featured in, “More Parents Vacation With One Child at a Time, and Leave the Siblings Home”– Wall Street Journal, August 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson and Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Mentioned In, “ASTA Goes to Washington” – TravelPulse, July 2015

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Photographed in, “Queen Mary 2 to get major refurbishment in 2016”– Travel Weekly, July 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson Featured in, “Celebrating 10 Years: Where Are They Now?”– Luxury Travel Advisor, July 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Greece’s economic crisis has a lot of people ‘very nervous'” – MSNBC, July 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Greek crisis intensifies: Tourists begin to worry” – CNBC, July 2015

Business Travel News Rankings – June, 2015

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted, “In Amtrak crash, critics cite lack of safety tech – Travel Weekly, May 2015

Ashley Lancer Quoted in, “50 Things We Love About Hotels” – Virtuoso Life, May 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson Photographed in, “Virtuoso People and Places” – Virtuoso Life, May 2015

Bob Watson and Sylvie Eldridge Quoted in, “50 Things We Love About Hotels” – Virtuoso Life, May 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson Photographed in, “Celebrating What We Do Best” – Luxury Travel Advisor, May 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Winners- Profits Run Hot & Cold in Fierce Winter” – New York Post, March 2015

Ginny Caragol Quoted in, “Getting to the Front of the Visa Line”– New York Times, March 2015

Karen Thornhill Included in, “All In the Family – Celebrated Living” – American Airlines Magazine, March 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Awarded Virtuoso’s Chowder Bowl – Virtuoso Life, March 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in, “Where to Vacation With a Strong Dollar”– TIME Magazine, February 2015

Brandi Brister Featured in “Who Needs a Travel Agent?” – FreeSocialEvents.com, February 2015

VWT “Sighted” at Hyatt WISES Program –  Luxury Travel Advisor, February 2015

VWT Attendees Pictured in “Readers Choice Awards | Winners” Section – Travel Weekly, January 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted in “Crystal Palace” – Virtuoso Life, January 2015

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted in “Cancellations, Delays Abound As Agents Combat Major Blizzard”Travel Market Report, January 2015

Valerie Ann Wilson and Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Featured in“Adventures in Arabia” – Virtuoso Life, January 2015

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted in “Selling Travel Insurance: Difficult but Worth It” – Travel Market Report, January 2015

2014

Angela Musso Named to, “Travel Agent’s Top 25 All Stars of 2014”– Travel Agent Magazine, December 2014

‘Thank You’ from New Canaan Library after 7th Annual Literary Luncheon”- New Canaaite, November 2014

Exotic ‘work-cations’ to become common practice? Some say yes“- fox4kc.com, November 2014

Hyatt and Valerie Wilson Travel share their job experience“- Travel Weekly, November 2014

Hyatt Hotels and Valerie Wilson Travel Launch the WISE Program“- Travel Agent Central, November 2014

2014 Business Travel Survey 

The Power List: 2014– Travel Weekly, November 2014

VWT “Sighting” at Client Event– Luxury Travel Advisor, October 2014

Travel+Leisure A-List Reprint Travel+Leisure A-List, September 2014

VWT Awarded 2014 Gold Magellan – Travel Weekly, September 2014

Valerie Ann Wilson Quoted, “50 Dream Trips: Maldives”– Travel+Leisure, October 2014

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Quoted, “T+L Insider Index”– Travel+Leisure, October 2014

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted, “Chicago Fire Causes Airline Chaos”– Travel Market Report, September 2014

Franca Di Spigna Highlighted in “Cracking the Consumer Code” –  Travel Agent Magazine, September 2014

Virtuoso Honors Valerie Ann Wilson as Most Admired Advisor 2014– Virtuoso Travel Week Awards, September 2014

VWT Again Named to A-List Travel+Leisure A-List, August 2014

Mallory Bankson Named in 2014’s  “30 Under 30” – Travel Agent Magazine, August 2014

Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. Joins GSM Travel Management– Press Release, July 2014

Joy Gazzoli and Sue Shiffman “Sighted” at IDx Event– Luxury Travel Advisor, July 2014

“Hop On board the Inauguration of the Getaway”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty Interviewed– Travel Pulse, March 2014

Valerie Ann Wilson Featured at Chowder Bowl– Virtuoso Life, March 2014

Mary Clifford “Sighted” at the Virtuoso Regional– Luxury Travel Advisor, March 2014

“Agents Play Key Role During Crises”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Quoted– Travel Market Report, February 2014

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg Writes Article Regarding Finca Cortesin– Luxury Travel AdvisorJanuary 2014

“A Guiding Force” in Hospitality– LEADERS Volume 37, January 2014

Dan Beschloss featured in “It Happened in Sunriver”– Luxury Travel Advisor, January 2014

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Mary Clifford Pictured– Virtuoso Life Magazine, January 2014

2013

A Sticky Issue: ICS Who Have Multiple Hosts– Travel Market Report, December 2013

Sightings: Valerie Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Luxury Travel Advisor, November 2013

Sightings: Alicia Diez and Jim Natale– Luxury Travel Advisor, November 2013

Ginny Caragol Featured Expert, Twitter Chat, “Airport and Holiday Tips”– Travel + Leisure, November 2013

Valerie Ann Wilson, Godmother of AMAWaterways’ AMAPrima– Recommend Magazine, November 2013

Valerie Wilson Travel Highlighted For Social Media Efforts–  Agents @Home Magazine, November 2013

Kimberly Wilson Wetty Featured on InsiderTV– ILTM Events November 2013

2013 Pink Aid, Compassion Until There’s a Cure– Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, November 2013

ILTM Americas 2012 Builds Luxury Travel Relationships and Business: Ginny Caragol– International Luxury Travel Market, October 2013 

Valerie Wilson Travel Celebrates VIP Clients in Chicago– Luxury Travel Advisor, October 2013

Luxury Travel’s Stunning Rebound: Leigh Elizabeth Bryan– Travel Market Report, October 2013

“From Carnival Cruise Lines, a New Guarantee Policy”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– The New York Times Travel, October 2013

LE Miami Recap and Highlights– Valerie Wilson Travel, October 2013

Sales Best Practices: Learn From Your Peers: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Travel Agent Magazine, October 2013

“Young Leaders Have Know-How to Make it Big”: Jessica Alfaro– Travel Agent Magazine, October 2013

“Wine Country and San Francisco – a Perfect Pairing”: Lynn Ciccarelli– Recommend Magazine, October 2013

“The Best Holiday Ritual Ever”: Emily PrentissVirtuoso Focus,  September 2013

Top Travel Specialists by Wendy Perrin: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Conde Nast Traveler, 8th Year in a Row!, September 2013

Top Luxury Advisors Share Valuable Sales Tips at LTX: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Luxury Travel Advisor, September 2013

2013 A-List Travel Advisors Honored at Virtuoso Travel Week: Kimberly Wilson Wetty-Travel + Leisure, September, 2013

AmaPrima: The Danube’s Newest River Cruiser– Travel Pulse, August 2013

Valerie Wilson Christens AmaWaterways Vessel– Travel Weekly. August 2013

Valerie Ann Wilson Featured in Vilshofen, German Newspaper– August 2013

AmaWaterways’ AmaPrima River Ship Christened by Valerie Wilson– Travel Pulse, August 2013

Greenwich Polo Club Presento El Esperado Torneo: Valerie Ann Wilson– Selecta Magazine, July 2013

Photo of the Week: Jessica Cook– Virtuoso, July 2013

2013 Business Travel Survey– Business Travel News, July 2013

Power List 2013: #25– Travel Weekly,  July 2013

Sizzle Reel: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Travel + Leisure, July 2013

Yes, Size Matters– Travel Weekly, June 2013

Diane Crisman-Race Quoted– Agent@Home Magazine, June 2013

“Travelocity Sells Travelocity Business (TBiz) to BCD”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg– Travel Market Report, June 2013

“Sales Advice: When Booking Hotels, Show Your Value”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg– Travel Market Report, June 2013

Agency Pins Marketing Strategy on Social Media: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Travel Market Report, May 2013

Best Travel Agents Near The Peninsula: Jim Weideman– CBS SF Bay Area, May 2013

Sightings: Valerie Ann Wilson and Ashley Lancer– Luxury Travel Advisor, April 2013

On Location: Valerie Wilson Travel Hosts Morgans Hotel Group– Luxury Travel Advisor, April 2013

“Six Great Girlfriend Getaways”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Bella Magazine, March 2013

“Will Carnival Keep its Customers?”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– CNN Travel, March 2013

“High-seas Safety in Spotlight a Year After Deadly Costa Concordia Crash”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– NBC News Travel, January 2013

2012

“Enhanced Site Tools Part of Classic’s 2013 Plan”: Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Travel Weekly, December 2012

“Agents: Delta-Virgin Atlantic Pact is Good News”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttitieg– Travel Market Report, December 2012

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Valerie Ann Wilson– Travel Weekly, December 2012

ILTM 2012 – Business for luxury travel: Emily Meredith Prentiss– ILTM, December 2012

2012 A-List: Valerie Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, and Kimberly Wilson Wetty– Travel + Leisure, November 2012

“Agents Divided over Obama Victory”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg– Travel Market Report, November  2012

“Booking Winter Flights? Five Lessons from Hurricane Sandy”: Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg– Conde Nast Traveler, November 2012