Posts Categorized: Travel & Leisure

Westgate Resorts Maintains Its Commitment to Increase Third-Party Meeting Planner Commissions up to 15% in Defiance of Industry Trends

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Westgate Resorts announced today that it was not only maintaining its industry-leading position on third-party meeting planner commissions in defiance of the current industry trend of slashing commissions, but that it will also implement seasonal increases on commissions for 2019. Westgate Resorts, which operates 27 resorts and hotels with over 300,000 square feet of meeting… Read more »

RMC Names Shaun Groat as New Chief Financial Officer

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RMC (Resorts Mountains Cities), North America’s largest privately owned destination management company that has created thousands of premier events and exceptional programs since its founding, has announced Shaun Groat, MBA as the new Chief Financial Officer. “There is a massive momentum towards experiences today,” said Groat. “The younger generations value and crave great experiences. Within… Read more »

Geographic Expeditions Launches New Tour in Pakistan

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At a time when most operators are shying away from Pakistan, trailblazing travel company Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx) has just launched a new 16-day itinerary there, from Islamabad to Karachi, with a focus on Indus Valley archeological sites and Mughal-era monuments. The inaugural departure, limited to just 12 guests, includes meetings with local people and special… Read more »