Elite program recognizes sales and service achievements of top travel agencies
MILWAUKEE (February 3, 2020) – Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV) is pleased and honored to announce the induction of Whitney World Travel as a member of the 500 Club in 2020. This elite program, established over 30 years ago, recognizes travel agencies that are top supporters and producers of four of ALGV brands — Funjet Vacations, Southwest Vacations, Blue Sky Tours and United Vacations. Whitney World Travel, a boutique travel agency based in The Woodlands, TX, was founded in 2015 and specializes in helping clients plan amazing family, adult-only, group and destination weddings to locations around the world.
“At Whitney World Travel we pride ourselves on providing world-class service with a hometown family feel and are proud to represent top brands like FunJet Vacations, Southwest Vacation, Blue Sky Tours and United Vacations,” said Jenn Whitney, owner and founder. “We are honored by this recognition by Apple Leisure Group, but more importantly by the trust our clients place in us to help them create memories to last a lifetime.”
“Travel agencies and professionals in the 500 Club have experienced the world’s best destinations and resorts and are ready to share that knowledge, booking one-of-a-kind vacations for their clients. These expert agents have proven that they deliver outstanding value and exceed their clients’ expectations. Their experience and ability to effectively work with clients to make vacation dreams a reality make them assets to the travel industry and their local communities,” said Jacki Marks, Executive Vice President, Trade Sales and Engagement, Vacations for Apple Leisure Group.
The 500 Club is a program based on relationships, recognition and rewards for travel agencies who have had outstanding sales and service achievements in the last year. 500 Club agencies have shown an expertise in working with these brands and the products offered to consumers to ensure an unforgettable vacation experience.
As an expert in the extensive offerings of Funjet Vacations, Southwest Vacations, Blue Sky Tours and United Vacations, Whitney World Travel has access to the best value opportunities at top hotel and resort options at destinations in the U.S., Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Additionally, Whitney World Travel has access to the latest industry technology, allowing its travel agents to customize and personalize vacations based on consumers’ preferences, creating a truly unique and meaningful experience.
Apple Leisure Group® Vacations (ALGV) is a collection of powerful and growing vacations brands widely recognized for providing the industry’s leading leisure travel experience across the world. With over 3 million passengers annually, ALGV features well-established vacations brands including Apple Vacations®, Travel Impressions®, Cheap Caribbean®, Funjet Vacations®, Southwest Vacations®, Blue Sky Tours®,BeachBound®, and United Vacations®. ALGV is operated under the management of Apple Leisure Group® (ALG), North America’s only vertically-integrated travel, hospitality, and leisure management company. An industry innovator, ALG oversees every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip, to the time they return home. Apple Leisure Group also operates luxury Resort Brand Management (AMResorts®), Unlimited Vacations Club® loyalty program, Destination Management Service with Amstar DMC® and Worldstar® DMC, and Trisept Solutions® providing cutting-edge technology for travel merchandising and distribution solutions.
