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Clear Thinking. Smart Actions.

A new style of consultancy., our approach.

Swift Travel Consultancy is no ordinary consultancy business. We believe in offering a flexible service which doesn’t cost a fortune and one where our clients know we are there with them for the whole journey. We offer a creative approach which can be as simple as tackling one functional problem in the business or as complex as an entire strategy review. Yet we treat both projects with the same care & interest.

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Operations & Customer Service

People, Organisation & Rewards

Strategy & Corporate

Meet our experts.

A board level executive, MD and mentor with a vast range of international experience across some of the most powerful brands in B2C and B2B travel.

• Malcolm Lindop

A proven CEO, business owner, entrepreneur & specialist in international products & purchasing for high-growth B2B travel companies.

• Stuart Ellis

A C-Suite leader with a formidable record in global commercial development and a highly-regarded advisor, non-exec director, speaker, mentor and early-stage investor.

More Than Just Consulting

Strategy Evaluation

An independent and honest view from the outside can often identify what is hidden from those on the inside.

Strategy Execution

The service which is often most needed, but rarely offered by Consultants. We will be with you on the journey.

Individual Specialist Projects

We know it’s not all about the big strategy decisions, so we work with you at departmental or functional level.

Partnerships

We have a range of trusted partners to support the highly-skilled projects, from top-quality design teams to technical development expertise.

Mentoring & Senior Management Support

Even the most senior people need someone to re-assure, guide and help through a difficult period.

Board Advisory & Non Executive Director

We act in a more formal capacity for you too, whether as board advisors or non-executive directors.

Event, Panel & Meeting Leadership

If you need help with a one-off conference or client event, we’ll take on the load and ensure a smooth and successful outcome.

Combination Services

We are flexible enough to be able to offer a combination of services, not all of which have to be defined at the start of the project. In other words, we adapt to your changing situation.

Early-Stage Investments

We are always interested to hear about a new opportunity from the entrepreneurs out there

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Why Work With Us ?

• Dedicated Travel & hospitality focus with proven board-level industry specialists.
• Flexible & agile consultancy model allowing for high degree of adaption, additional services & changing circumstances.
• Pricing suited to the tight finances of the travel industry
• Global travel industry coverage, with relevant commercial & leadership experience in European, Americas, Middle-East/Africa & Asian markets.
• Wide sector coverage, including Groups & Individuals, B2B, Affiliate & B2C, plus deep knowledge of tour operators, airlines, intermediaries, bedbanks, OTAs, DMCs, transportation & ground services.
• Proven experience of integrating businesses post merger & acquisition. We have a track record of delivering synergies to new owners & can share our experience of what does & does not work well.
• Option to invest capital as well as advise & support

What you see depends on what you look at, but it depends far more on where you are looking from

The secret of change is to focus your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new

Great things don’t come out of comfort zones

Problems can’t be easily solved by the same people that created them

Always go a little further into the water than you feel you are capable of being in. Go a little out of your depth and when you don’t feel like your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting

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About Luxury Round The World

The trusted resource for ultra-luxury around the world travel — the only elite travel agency specializing exclusively in world wide cruises and global jet tours.

Luxury Round The World is the trusted resource for transparent, unbiased travel consultancy and ultra-luxury travel reservations.

Personal advocacy, every step of your global journey.

Acting in a fiduciary capacity, we assist with tour selection, itinerary design, VIP travel experiences, and all ancillary travel essentials, such as custom insurance, providing you with the complete confidence that around the world travel investments necessitate.

World Cruise & Global Jet Tours

Few understand the intricacies, considerations, and time and monetary commitments involved with this caliber of travel. Luxury Round The World listens to your unique travel preferences, presents you with the best-suited world tour options, both on and off market, shares the ins and outs and pros and cons of each, assists with your accommodation and in-destination itinerary selection, and saves you hours of time overseeing every detail of your journey across the globe.

Custom Around The World Travel

For those who prefer to travel the globe privately, Luxury Round The World offers a full suite of Elite Travel Agency services. From bespoke trip design for all journey preferences, ages, and mobility levels, to sourcing world-class accommodations, securing insider access to world monuments, and coordinating once-in-a-lifetime in-destination excursions, we thoughtfully curate private, distinctive, and memorable, ultra-luxury around the world travel experiences.

Our Commitments

Luxury Round The World is committed to offering personalized attention and unbiased expertise. We present all suitable itinerary options, assist with trip selection, and book your trip with complete ease and peace of mind. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.

Meet Sarah Lang, Global Travel Consultant

An avid round the world traveler herself and the trusted advisor to top Silicon Valley executives, Sarah Lang is the renowned Global Travel Consultant for ultra-luxury travel, and Founder of Elite Travel Agency, Luxury Round The World, as well as Foray Travel + Event Design.

To date, Sarah has resided in 6 countries (the US, the UK, Germany, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong), visited 70 countries (and counting), and spent 13 months on an around the world travel sabbatical, globetrotting from the islands of Southeast Asia to the dance floors of the Caribbean.

Uniting first-hand world travel experiences with years of luxury travel consultancy expertise and an extensive industry network, from leading tour operator executives to travel guides across the world, Sarah is uniquely qualified to assist high net worth clientele, their families, and their personal assistants with ultra-luxury global expeditions.

Now residing once again in her home town of San Francisco—the diverse city that inspired her appreciation for travel as a young girl—Sarah devotes her days to co-creating meaningful experiences for other, and looks forward to the opportunity of assisting you.

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Travel and Tourism

As the travel and tourism industry emerges from the shock of the pandemic, companies have a clear opportunity to reset their business model and ways of working. Our tourism consulting experts help companies craft the right strategy for success.

COVID-19 challenged travel and tourism companies to think more boldly than ever. As these companies navigate continued changes to the industry, those that remain flexible and adaptive stand to gain significant market share and security. And fundamentals—like managing pricing and customer relationships—coupled with innovation will be key to a strong post-crisis performance.

Our Travel and Tourism Services

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How BCG Helps Travel and Tourism Companies

We currently work with the top travel and tourism companies across the globe.

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Over the past five years, we have collaborated on more than 1,100 travel and tourism initiatives, working closely with airlines, railways, the hotel industry, the cruise industry, theme parks, gaming and casinos, government tourism organizations, and more.

We treat travel and tourism as its own unique entity, not an offshoot of adjacent industry topics. Airlines and railroads look very different when seen through a travel and tourism lens versus a logistics and transportation lens. The difference is stark—and now more than ever, travel and tourism needs a highly customized approach. That’s what we offer at BCG.

Our Client Work in Travel and Tourism

Our travel and tourism consulting teams work with clients on a wide variety of topics, including strategy , people and organization , sales and distribution, post-merger integration , travel operations, digital operations, business transformation , digital transformation , pricing and revenue management, and social impact and sustainability . Here are just a few examples of our impact in travel and tourism and the hospitality industry.

A low-cost carrier with 75% to 80% load factor had a 45% improvement in their forecasting accuracy, using BCG’s state-of-the-art Machine Learning demand forecasting approach.

While working with BCG to identify and eliminate hidden costs, a US airline reduced expenses by $750 million , with no layoffs or involuntary moves.

A multibillion-dollar global hotel chain needed to enhance its loyalty program. After working with BCG to redesign the loyalty program and build up marketing capabilities, the organization achieved a 20 to 25 times return on investment over five years.

Our travel and tourism consulting team worked with an underperforming online travel agency to define a profitable growth strategy focused on specific consumer segments, creating a plan to improve profits by 20% to 25% .

SPOTLIGHT ON ORBITZ AND JOURNERA

In 2000, during a period of slow growth for airlines, five major US carriers—American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and United —joined forces to create the travel portal Orbitz. BCG was involved in designing, building, and launching the startup from the beginning. Five managers from BCG oversaw operations, finance, IT, corporate development, and HR, and helped build a company that sold in 2004 for $1.25 billion. More recently, in partnership with Jeff Katz, the founding CEO of Orbitz Worldwide, BCG cofounded Journera, an industry-wide platform that provides secure, real-time data exchange to help companies create more seamless travel journeys. When it comes to big ideas, we don’t simply consult. We co-create.

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Learn more about travel and tourism.

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In this episode of The So What from BCG, Jason Guggenheim, BCG’s global leader of travel and tourism, explains how companies can sharpen their ability to sense shifts in demand.

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Expert advice to fit your business

Our business travel consultants answer hard questions, so you don’t have to.

Benchmark your business travel programme

Amex GBT Egencia (Egencia™), offers business travel consulting services to help you build a solid business travel strategy and make the best decisions about your corporate travel program and improve the travel experience for your organization. We deliver data-driven insights and provide recommendations to help you measure your travel program’s efficiency, make your program more sustainable, build or update travel policy, personalise reporting and manage your travel suppliers’ sourcing and proposal processes. In addition, we can implement Egencia’s travel management solution within a week.

Get a clear picture of your business travel program’s performance.

Using industry best practices and our expertise, we can help deliver your travel program data in a visual that addresses your company’s unique challenges. This will give you clarity on where you can find savings, achieve compliance and increase traveler satisfaction.

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Make RFP planning easy — use the free template

The way businesses approach RFPs has changed. Travel data and reporting have made the RFP process simpler and more streamlined than ever. Find out how you can focus on what’s most important to your business objectives.

Boost the bottom line

Put the knowledge of our expert travel industry consultants to work for you when it comes to managing your supplier relationships.

We know what it takes for you to acquire or improve your organization’s negotiated rates and amenities. Let us help maximize the value of your travel spend with your current suppliers, find new suppliers and assist with proposal management.

Optimize your business travel

We can help uncover savings opportunities using data insights and industry best practices to provide recommendations that will help you get the best return on investment (ROI) for your travel program.

We can also run a diagnostic to assess the level of sustainability of your program versus your objectives and will design the action plan to reach those goals.

We’ll also review your travel policy and recommend solutions to meet your key objectives, whether you want to increase compliance, reduce leakage or achieve one of the many other travel program goals we help our customers reach every day.

Free download: Reinventing your travel program

2020 changed the way the world does business. It also changed the world of business travel. The BTN Group, in partnership with Egencia, conducted a survey with travel managers and executive-level stakeholders to shed light on how companies are thinking about managed travel today and into the future.

Read the whitepaper to learn more about business travel trends.

Egencia Travel Academy

For travel managers, the Egencia Travel Academy offers informative videos to help you learn about everything from airline yield management and a global distribution system (GDS) to anything in between. We give you what you need to understand the inner workings of a complex, multifaceted industry.

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Want to learn more? Get in touch with one of our business travel experts.

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At GTC we design customized tours for students, teachers, and professionals who want a comprehensively tailored overseas trip. We design and offer different itineraries for groups such as academicians, clerics or businessman. Join one of our customized tours that have specific themes or personalized itineraries. The joy of being a family continues with our Family/Private Group Tours where you will: Learn Together, Venture Together, Share Together, Appreciate Forever  Peoples

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At GTC we design customized tours for students, teachers, and professionals who want a comprehensively tailored overseas trip. We design and offer different itineraries for groups such as academicians, clerics or businessman. Join one of our customized tours that have specific themes or personalized itineraries. The joy of being a family continues with our Family/Private Group Tours where you will: Learn Together, Venture Together, Share Together, Appreciate Forever Peoples

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At GTC we design customized tours for students, teachers, and professionals who want a comprehensively tailored overseas trip. We design and offer different itineraries for groups such as academicians, clerics or businessman. Join one of our customized tours that have specific themes or personalized itineraries. The joy of being a family continues with our Family/Private Group Tours where you will: Learn Together, Venture Together, Share Together, Appreciate Forever

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We Make Travel Simple.

World Travel, Inc. is a global mid-market leader in corporate travel management. As the largest organically grown travel management company in the United States, we’ve grown steadily and sustainably since 1983. We are 100% employee-owned, as well as entirely focused on providing our clients with superior service, state-of-the-art technology, consulting services and customization to meet their business needs.  

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“We have been a client of World Travel, Inc. for three years now, and during that time they have watched us grow from about 400 employees to over 1,500. We’ve used World Travel domestically and have since expanded with them globally. World Travel has been instrumental in helping us launch and manage a successful travel program”

Our Expertise

We are dedicated to helping our clients improve their travel program by making it easier to manage AND easier for their travelers to travel. Since 1983, our company has been growing and hiring travel experts who are passionate about our industry. We take pride in finding the best solutions for our valued clients.

At World Travel, Inc., we value innovation. It leads to creative solutions and new technologies that improve the traveler experience and management capabilities. 

Travel is a service industry and we have over forty years of valuable experience. Our customers trust our experts to provide the answers needed to manage an efficient program.

Our subject matter experts host many events and webinars to keep our customers and partners informed about what’s happening in the always-changing travel industry.

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We've been providing global travel and expense consulting services for 2 decades. now more than ever business travel requires an innovative and strategic approach to balancing safety service and savings..

Partnership Travel Consulting, LLC (PTC) was founded in 2001 by Andrew W. Menkes.  Our management team is comprised of travel industry veterans with expertise in Global Travel Management, Airlines, Hotels and Travel Technologies with an average of 20 years industry experience.

The company is exclusively a travel management consulting firm and does not provide travel agency services, nor handle travel agencies as clients.  Our areas of expertise are in travel supplier sourcing and negotiations, global agency and data consolidation, business process reengineering, CTD accreditation and travel technology.  PTC is also involved with The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and The Association of Corporate Travel Executives.

Our involvement in all of the major travel industry associations, both as Board Members, Officers and speakers, provides a unique insight into the specialized culture of our industry.  Our management team has served in officer and board positions with both ACTE and GBTA.

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The travel industry is no stranger to disruption. And in the post-pandemic world, travel companies must continuously reinvent to outwit unforeseen circumstances, while providing cohesive, elevated experiences for customers.

of consumers plan to travel for leisure in the next 12 months

of travelers find their travel experiences unauthentic

of travel executives interviewed agree that technology plays a critical role in all current and future reinvention strategies

of travel companies state that legacy technology is the main barrier in delivering their reinvention strategy

How to reinvent travel

Offer more in your traveler experience, equip your people with the technology needed to compete in the new era of travel, bring together people and technology to transform your business.

Define your pathway to sustainability

Build a post pandemic growth strategy that creates revenue streams fit for future growth, cultivate the skills needed to deliver world-class traveler experiences.

Give customers the seamless, end-to-end experience they’re craving, and solve their travel challenges, with automation, data and AI. Improve their retail interactions, customer service and loyalty programs — all while diversifying your revenue streams.

Inspire travelers to go big

Reclaim leisure demand through new sources of inspiration. Grow the corporate traveler segment by thinking holistically about the experience. Proactively capture demand signals and fuel lead generation and booking with an AI-powered growth engine.

Accelerate your business with retailing

Develop a retailing strategy with new offer and order capabilities. Offer differentiated products and seamless booking experience that surpass any third-party proposition.

Meet new traveler needs

Staying close to the travelers’ changing needs and expectations will allow you to anticipate and meet new demands and create relevant experiences and personalized customer service.

Improve your technology foundations

Focusing on new technologies such as cloud, data and AI will transform the way your company interacts with travelers and enable them to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience.

Shift your focus from legacy to transformative technology and deliver change faster

Embark on a transformation journey to modernize the technology landscape, bringing forth agility, innovation and resilience, underpinned by cloud.

Shorten the timeline from concept to launch

Accelerate innovation, from idea to execution, to bring travelers the products and experiences they want, faster than ever.

Break down siloes across your organization

Free your organization from legacy technologies and processes that don’t talk to each other, getting in the way of real-time collaboration and long-term growth.

Collaborate closer with ecosystem partners

The cloud and technology transformation can help you connect with airports, customs, online travel agencies and all your partners — seamlessly, in real time.

Transform your organizational culture

Build a future-focused, customer-centric organization that not only empowers employees with innovation — it becomes more attractive to new talent.

Redirect your budget to fuel business growth

Cloud-based tools and processes cut costs on IT infrastructure, allowing you to focus spending on innovation that drives recovery and business growth.

Deliver on your commitment to sustainability

By migrating to the cloud with a partner committed to sustainability, you can reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

Employ cross-organizational data and insights to improve performance, lower costs and make faster decisions.

Lead with data to create an insight-rich organization

With intelligent operations, data is behind the strategies and approaches for complex commercial decisions, and it automates operational decision-making.

Increase your revenue

Optimize your fixed asset base by automating deployment analytics, augmenting revenue management, marketing and corporate sales processes.

Improve your operational efficiency

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, so your assets and people can deliver exceptional experiences without adding cost or effort.

Build a future-ready culture

Support your people with consistent access to strategic insights — and become an efficient, flexible company that is focused on growth.

You’ll reap tangible benefits by prioritizing responsible practices, as customers, investors, employees and regulators expect companies to reduce their impact on the climate. But that’s not the only reason to act — it’s the right thing to do.

Grow your customer base

When 59% of people say they would switch to a sustainable travel provider, sustainability has clearly become a growth opportunity.

Reduce costs

Save money by implementing sustainable business operations, such as using fewer resources and building smarter supply chains.

Mitigate risks

As regulations become stricter and implemented at a faster pace, companies that put sustainability practices into place now minimize their exposure to risk.

Ensure access to funding

Investors are putting sustainability at the center of their decisions, so companies without clear sustainability plans risk losing access to capital.

Strengthen brand reputation

Positive sustainability actions result in positive brand reputation. Social media on this hot-button issue can build or destroy a company‘s reputation in minutes.

Increase workforce retention

Hiring and retaining employees in the travel industry is a challenge. Employees want to work for companies that protect the planet.

Segments we support

Tap into data-driven insights with industry expertise that drives growth and propels you ahead of the competition.

Discover new operational efficiencies for airlines and airports that streamline the traveler experience.

Boost revenue, improve operations, and optimize customer experience through digital transformation.

What’s trending in travel

The aviation industry is undergoing transformation. Companies can accelerate their reinvention by focusing to navigate 4 key challenges that will shape the trajectory of aviation in the coming years.

How are powerful technologies reshaping the travel industry? In this blog, we explore Tech Vision’s 4 trends impacting the travel industry, opening new pathways to greater human potential, productivity and creativity.

Information overload is impacting people’s confidence in their decisions — big or small.   AI tools can help companies deliver hyper-personalized experiences that cut through the noise, deepening loyalty in the process.

How can Gen AI improve the end-to-end travel experience? In this blog we explore the quick wins and long-term bets to ensure that the industry can start getting the most out of Gen AI across the value chain.

Five imperatives the C-suite must address to reinvent in the age of generative AI.

Accenture explains how the aviation industry can prepare for disruption and achieve operational transformation by leveraging data and AI assets.

Accenture & American Hotel & Lodging Association launched a survey on sustainability in the hospitality industry examining environmental initiatives.

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Our leaders

Emily Weiss

Senior Managing Director – Global Industry Sector Lead Travel

Liselotte de Maar

Managing Director – Strategy, Travel, North America

Sofiane Baffoun

Managing Director – Products, EMEA Travel Industry Lead

Mike Tansey

Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Travel, Growth Markets

Grow your careers at the heart of change

More than 55 years ago, Global Travel started with one location offering full-service travel consulting. Our experienced travel planners now serve travelers worldwide from locations in three states: Idaho, Washington and California.

We are proud to be a member of Virtuoso – an exclusive network of travel agencies specializing in upscale leisure travel. This alliance allows us to provide our customers exclusive travel deals and added bonus amenities at many of the world’s best hotels and cruise lines. Virtuoso Life Magazine is now available for download from the App Store and on Google Play for Android™.

With high regard for personal attention and traveler care, Global Travel was named one of the Nation's Top 50 Travel Agencies. We are also proud to be one of the largest privately-owned travel companies in the Pacific Northwest. We serve leisure customers as well as business travelers worldwide in industries like technology, education, medical, state and federal government.

A TMC that sees the whole picture

Global or local, fcm has you covered.

FCM is driven by a single purpose: to transform how the world approaches corporate travel management.

FCM delivers a seamless experience to our global customer base by employing seasoned business travel agents, investing in next-gen tech, and curating a top-notch network of vendor partnerships.  This means that no matter where you are, or whether you’re in the air or on the ground, you’ll be supported. We’re like that best friend who knows the best place for dinner in every city.   

This is the new era of TMC travel. Check out a day in the life with FCM. --->

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A corporate travel agency that’s built to last 

An agile partner

Change makers

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Putting you back into ux .

One-stop means one login without opening and closing dozens of browser windows. It means a flexible API framework that integrates with your HRIT and must-have third-party travel apps. Add a built-in booking tool, browser extension, and chatbot-powered policy enforcement, and you have a travel platform designed for people. 

We’ve got the power 

It’s simple: your data should work for you, without any unnecessary barriers to access it. FCM has partnered with Microsoft Power BI to bring you best-in-market AI-powered and illustrative reporting, giving you insight into cost, carbon footprint, and traveler wellness. 

Safety and care, no matter where 

Travel is about people. Our team of experts will always keep you informed of global trends, changes, and crises; and then with real-time push notifications and text messages, you can tell travelers what they need to know, when they need to know it. Putting people first is always in style.

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Going global shouldn’t mean sacrificing exceptional customer service. with fcm, you’ll never be “just a number.” reach out to one of our experts today. .

We had an ambitious plan to develop a travel program that our travelers want to use. That meant we needed consumer grade technology and great customer support, which FCM are providing. – Rebecca Jeffries, Travel Services Manager, Toyota North America

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We provide education & visa consultation services for international students looking to study abroad. Over the years, we’ve helped over 100,000 international students achieve their academic goals abroad. We partner with more than 400 education institutions in Australia, Canada, the UK and the US to help you get into the college or university you prefer.

We hope to turn into reality your dream of gaining excellence in education.

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For decades, international students have moved to study abroad in Canada for higher education. The high-quality education offered here is exceptional with experiential learning. Learn more

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The top universities provide highly accredited professors, advanced technology and research facilities. International students planning to study in the US can look forward to the American campus lifestyle. Learn more

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Home to the world’s most outstanding educational facilities, the UK boasts of institutes globally ranked highest through the years. The unique teaching style also lends itself to strengthening a student’s critical thinking skills, exposing them to new and emerging technologies. Learn more

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The number of international students studying in Thailand grows each year. The country is culturally diverse, has affordable living standards, and is a very exciting place to be. It is known for high-quality education in Science and Technology. Learn more

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Get to know more about the best study programs to study in New Zealand as an international student. At Expert Education, we offer expert advice on the courses and student visas most suited to you. New Zealand offers a wide range of experiences while living and studying. Take your chance and explore more opportunities in this beautiful country. Learn more

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The main goal of studying abroad is to create new paths of career opportunities. This is why international students prefer to study at a reputed university, gain qualifications that are recognised globally, and stand a better chance of getting a higher pay package. Among the many developed countries that offer these opportunities, Germany stands out as well. Learn more

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Our education consultants can help you gain genuine and transparent advice. Since 2003, we have 60+ branches in 20 countries. We specialise in providing a wide range of services to students aspiring to study in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US.

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MMGY GLOBAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE TRAVEL MARKETING COLLECTIVE AS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REBOUNDS

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New global partnership aligns across 34 countries to deliver a new focus for destination and hospitality brands to reach international travelers

LONDON – (September 14, 2021) – MMGY Global is pleased to announce the launch of the MMGY Global Travel Marketing Collective, a worldwide alliance of locally based, best-in-class marketing agencies specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality across the globe. The Travel Marketing Collective will focus on delivering expertise at a global level while providing in-depth localized knowledge and contacts on the ground. 

With research suggesting that international travel demand will drive an unprecedented surge in long-haul travel as pandemic-related quarantine restrictions are loosened, it has never been more important for clients to partner with an agency that can truly understand their needs at both the global and local level. The Travel Marketing Collective alliance has been created to respond to those needs.

The Travel Marketing Collective will be focused on bringing specialist agencies together from across the globe to deliver the full range of marketing services from representation and research to creative and integrated campaigns. Members individually and collectively will be offering a suite of services to clients tailored to suit their budgets and needs while focusing on delivering best practices, creative and innovative techniques, and collaborative thinking. 

“It’s been an extremely tough few years for our industry. In 2019, the travel and tourism sector contributed 10.4% to global GDP – a share which decreased to 5.5% in 2020 with 62 million jobs lost. Travel is such a force for good, and I am excited that this move will enable us all to support the industry and help to regain the lost momentum at pace,” said Amanda Hills, President of MMGY Hills Balfour.

“I am really proud to be part of such an exceptional collective of leading marketing agencies, all of which will be there to support our clients and customers both globally and locally with strategic and innovative thinking.”

The MMGY Global Travel Marketing Collective is an evolution of the marketing agency network Travel Consul, which was founded in 2014. Partners in the alliance include: 

• AIGO / Milan, Italy
• Alchemia Communications Group / Mexico City, Mexico
• BrandStory / Singapore
• Buzz Travel Marketing / New Delhi, India
• GTI Tourism / Sydney, Australia
• Interamerican Network / Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Lieb Management / Munich, Germany
• PacRim Marketing Group / Tokyo, Japan
• Related / Aarhus, Denmark
• TMI Consultancy / Moscow, Russia
• Travel Advance / Prague, Czech Republic
• Two Tone Global / Johannesburg, South Africa

About MMGY Global MMGY Global is the world’s leading integrated marketing firm specializing in the travel, hospitality and entertainment industries. With eight operating brands across the world, the award-winning organization maintains a global communications practice in all marketing channels, serving many of the world’s premier travel and tourism brands. As a company dedicated to the global travel industry, MMGY Global strives to create a connected, inclusive and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. For more information, visit www.mmgyglobal.com .

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American Retirees Flock to This International Destination — and It's Got Great Health Care, Low Taxes, and High Quality of Life

Hint: it’s in Europe.

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Retiring abroad is trending among senior Americans. According to the Social Security Administration, the number of U.S. citizens receiving their benefits abroad has risen from 413,000 to 760,000 in three years , and 38 percent of them relocated to Europe.

But a new report gives more clarity on where Americans can go for the best health care, quality of life, and security. According to Global Citizen Solutions, a visa and relocation consulting company, Spain and Portugal are the most popular retirement destinations among senior U.S. citizens.

Spain scored a perfect 100 out of 100 for quality of life, which was assessed based on factors like health care, climate, and flight accessibility.

"With a public health care system and affordable supplementary private insurance options, Spain prioritizes the well-being of its residents, a key factor that entices retirees to relocate," Laura Madrid, research lead at Global Citizen Solutions, told Travel + Leisure . "Moreover, Spain offers an excellent public transportation network, known for its efficiency and affordability a plus for retirees ditching the daily use of private cars."

Portugal is a very close second with 99.79 points in the overall rankings. The report notes that in recent years, many Americans have settled in both countries for sunny weather and access to affordable health care.

“A lower cost of living is also an important factor in the decision to relocate, with living expenses in Spain and Portugal being considerably lower compared to other European nations and the U.S. Moreover, both nations offer special tax regimes for expatriates during their initial years of residence, making the Iberian Peninsula even more appealing,” the report states.

In the overall ranking, Costa Rica is third, and Uruguay and Mexico are fourth and fifth, respectively.

However, a slightly different picture emerges in the quality of life category, where our southern neighbor takes the silver medal, and Portugal drops one spot to No. 3. The winner in the economics category, which measured factors like cost of living, tax optimization, and rent prices, is Malaysia, which offers foreigners financial incentives like no tax on foreign-sourced income. (Americans living abroad still need to pay taxes in the U.S.)  

When it comes to social factors like migrant acceptance and integration, the top retirement destination is New Zealand. 

The report also identified the leading factors for retiring abroad. Affordable housing options, quality health care, and tax incentives are the top three motivators for seniors when choosing to retire in a foreign country. An increasing number of adults also opt to spend their golden years outside the borders of our country to acquire a second citizenship “as a strategic insurance plan,” according to the report.

You can see the full report on globalcitizenssolutions.com .

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