"There truly is not a better advocate for the discerning traveler and the travel industry as a whole, than Valerie Wilson Travel. Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly have built an industry - leading company around a tireless effort of delivering the very best travel experiences...period. A&K is honored to have Valerie and Jennifer on its Advisory Board as we look to their guidance for the definitive word on travel."
- Scott Wiseman, President - Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC
"American Airlines greatly values our partnership and special relationship with Valerie Wilson Travel. There are a number of great players in this space but in my opinion what really separates VWT from everyone else is their culture and people. A culture which continually drives and is centered around people, passion and perfection. These attributes start at the top but the benefits touch every client and partner they do business with. Congratulations on your 30 Year Anniversary.
A great achievement and milestone reserved for only great companies."
- Jim Carter, Vice President - Eastern Sales Division - American Airlines
"Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly, 'Congratulations' on an amazing 30 years! Your unyielding drive for excellence combined with great skill, grace and glamour have made VWT one of the iconic brands in luxury travel today. British Airways is proud and delighted to call you partners and friends."
- Simon Talling-Smith, Executive Vice President Americas - British Airways
"It is such a pleasure to share Valerie Wilson Travel's 30 year anniversary! Working with Valerie, Jennifer, Kimberly and the entire VWT team is simply a joy. Their entire team is professional, innovative and really shows the value of today's travel advisor. They will take us into the futurewith styl e!"
- Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President of Sales - Celebrity Cruises
"Classic Vacations is so proud to be a part of the Valerie Wilson Travel family of preferred partners. We have enjoyed many successful years together. Valerie Wilson Travel is a solid, highly regarded luxury focused agency. Clients return time after time because Valerie Wilson Travel exceeds client's expectations. High touch, high feel is the true differentiator. This comes from the best in class leadership and experience from Valerie, Kimberly and Jennifer at the helm."
- Greg Bernd, Co-President - Classic Vacations
"The Sullivan family and everyone at Collette Vacations would like to wish Valerie Wilson Travel many more years of success. You truly are one of the great families in travel."
- Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer - Collette Vacations
"Valerie Wilson Travel has the most dedicated management team in the travel community. VWT is professional and yet fun to do business with! Lead by Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly, they are each true supporters of the new Joint Venture and as a Travel Management Company, they are wonderful partners for us. Three words say it all - VWT defines excellence!"
- Chuck Imhof, Staff Vice President - DELTA | KLM | AIR FRANCE | ALITALIA
"Congratulations on this significant milestone. We're so grateful to have partners like you; partners that share our goals, our focus on customer service and of course, our love of travel. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Valerie and her remarkable daughters Jennifer and Kimberly in the years to come. Happy 30th Anniversary!"
- Kathleen Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
"Valerie was the first truly luxury travel consultant I ever called upon back in 1987...and has always been not only a wonderful client but an amazing mentor through the many changes in the world of hospitality. Her elegance, charm and sense of humor truly make her the legend in the business and it has been wonderful to 'grow up' with her in the industry."
- Emily Snyder, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, The Americas - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
"Valerie Wilson Travel is a truly unique company. They are a company that can really satisfy the most demanding customers not only in the leisure scene but in business travel as well. They have specialists that know inside and out every single area of the world. On top of that and most importantly,I think that what makes them really special and stand apart is that they have an incredible number of extremely knowledgeable travel consultants and super nice people to deal with. That makes a big difference for a company like Orient-Express...you are more than happy to go beyond the call of duty to make sure the final customer has a big, thick red carpet pulled out for them when they arrive."
- Andrea Filippi, Executive Director, Worldwide Sales - Orient-Express Hotels
"Valerie Wilson Travel has not only been a tremendous partner to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, but we applaud them for their commitment to providing our mutual guests with outstanding personal service and exceptional value. We are proud to be friends and business partners with Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly and the entire team at Valerie Wilson Travel. Wishing you all
30 more years of continued success!"
- Mark S. Conroy, President - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
"We always feel that doing business with Valerie Wilson Travel is like no other agency in the world. A clear reflection on the remarkable level of care and professionalism that permeates each transaction, all Rosewood properties look forward to welcoming VWT's special clients for many years to come. Congratulations on the 30 year milestone!"
- Robert Boulogne, Chief Operating Officer - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
"For almost three decades, Sabre Travel Network and Valerie Wilson Travel have had a healthy and robust relationship. Over the years, both companies have grown together...evolving to meet the needs of our dynamic marketplace and along the way discovering new strengths in our partnership. When I look at Valerie, Jennifer, Kimberly and the rest of the talented Valerie Wilson Travel team... I realize I couldn't have asked for a more steadfast partner. I look forward to many more decades of working together and the many accomplishments that are sure to follow."
- Greg Webb, President - Sabre Travel Network
"Our partnership with Valerie Wilson Travel has flourished since 1994 when Starwood acquired CIGA and created The Luxury Collection. We regard Valerie as the consummate travel professional, an icon in the industry and thank her and everyone at VWT for being a true advocate for our luxury hotels & resorts."
- Matthew Avril, President, Hotel Group - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
"Valerie Wilson Travel has been a great partner with Leading Hotels for the better part of 30 years. Valerie's high regard for personal attention and detail are the cornerstone of her success. She and her family are not only wonderful business partners, but loyal friends with whom we look forward to working for many more years to come."
- Ted Teng,President & Chief Executive Officer - The Leading Hotels of the World
"I have been fortunate enough to know Valerie from the earliest days of Valerie Wilson Travel. It has been a delight to work with Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly and see the vision Valerie had from the earliest days come to fruition over the last 30 years. I have also been fortunate to have travelled with her to many remote spots around the world including Morocco before it grew, the Irrawaddy in Burma and not least a safari in Botswana where she was charged by a lion that was after her 'pink shawl!' Valerie, we must get you to India to see how the Tiger react! Congratulations to Valerie, the family and all the terrific people at VWT on their 30th anniversary."
- Alistair Ballantine, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing,The Americas - The Oberoi Group
"Valerie Wilson Travel has been a leader for 30 years. Their attention to detail, creativity and unrelenting levels of customer service have defined luxury travel and we have been proud to partner with them throughout their journey."
- Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
"Valerie Wilson Travel is a leader in the luxury travel industry. Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly have built an amazing team of advisors renowned for their expertise and passion for excellence. I am grateful for the counsel and support Valerie, Jennifer and Kimberly have given me over the years, and I cherish our friendship. Congratulations to all, and here's to the next 30 years"
- Matthew D. Upchurch, CTC, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Virtuoso, ltd.