1000MTG to make its mark at Virtuoso Travel Week 2023

1000MTG to make its mark at Virtuoso Travel Week 2023
By James Harrison


1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has achieved its highest-ever attendance and engagement at Virtuoso Travel Week 2023.

Bringing together 56 of the groups luxury travel professionals and staff from across North America.

“Our business mix has undergone a remarkable transformation since our expansion into the global market, and we are thrilled to share that we have emerged as a stronger and more luxury-focused entity,” Ben Ross, co-founder and CEO said.

Through strategic partnerships with Virtuoso in North America and Australia, and a host of new elite memberships, 1000MTG has positioned itself to cater to the discerning tastes of luxury travel clients.

In recent months the group achieved membership in the prestigious Abercrombie & Kent 100 Club and gained Seabourn Gold Elite Agency status, rounding out an exceptional year in which their elite hotel program offering grew to include CTM Preferred Hotels, Belmond Bellini, Design Hotels, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Prive, IHG Luxury Lifestyle, Marriott Stars and Luminous, and Rosewood Elite in North America as well as Advantage Travel Partnership in the United Kingdom.

“Our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury offerings to our independent travel advisors not only allows them to curate an exclusive portfolio of high-end destinations, luxurious accommodations, and extraordinary travel experiences for their clientele, but also affords them some of the highest commissions and exclusive benefits in the market,” Ross said.

As they continue to expand their reach and elevate the luxury travel experience, 1000 Mile Travel Group remains steadfast in its mission to provide travel advisors with a diverse array of travel content, access to cutting-edge technology, and top-level support so they can build the businesses and lifestyle they dream of all whilst providing their clients with the best in industry service and content.

Featured Image: 1000 Mile Travel Group MD Ben Ross and executive director Nicola Veltman 

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