Feb 18, 2015, 11:31 am
Last edit by: ringingup
Note, added August, 2016: Most Virtuoso agents receive their pay from hotel commissions. Recently, however, I have heard of a few who have started charging an additional fee for making bookings in some cases. I believe that there are still plenty of agents who do not do this, so you may want to ask before making a commitment to a particular agent.
RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels
The following is divided into two lists. Each list is in alphabetical order.
Virtuoso and FT members also in high-end chain programs
There are many high-end chains but these members are at least participants in ALL of the following programs: Four Seasons Preferred Partner, the Hyatt luxury program, Mandarin Oriental FAN Club, Peninsula Pen Club, and the Marriott/Ritz luxury program.
ABG
BCosinteno
brokenwindow
danielbk
DavidO
Fitstylist5j
jetsettingjacob
KristenNix
Luxefarer
luxtrvlwrks
luxury
MarshKing
merrickdb
poplarflyer (previously lewincg)
ringingup
SojournsOf
TravelConcierge
TravisMT81
thirdpassport
United747
zakami
Virtuoso and FT members not indicating other affiliations
Alexisonsmith
andreadbc
besvisor
bocastephen
chinmoylad
ddavault
price123
sarahlee
Annually, FT members who have not posted for at least a year are assumed to be inactive and deleted from these lists. Last updated Sep 13, 2021.
For those who have not worked with a Virtuoso travel agent before, this thread discusses how the process works:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels
The following is divided into two lists. Each list is in alphabetical order.
Virtuoso and FT members also in high-end chain programs
There are many high-end chains but these members are at least participants in ALL of the following programs: Four Seasons Preferred Partner, the Hyatt luxury program, Mandarin Oriental FAN Club, Peninsula Pen Club, and the Marriott/Ritz luxury program.
ABG
BCosinteno
brokenwindow
danielbk
DavidO
Fitstylist5j
jetsettingjacob
KristenNix
Luxefarer
luxtrvlwrks
luxury
MarshKing
merrickdb
poplarflyer (previously lewincg)
ringingup
SojournsOf
TravelConcierge
TravisMT81
thirdpassport
United747
zakami
Virtuoso and FT members not indicating other affiliations
Alexisonsmith
andreadbc
besvisor
bocastephen
chinmoylad
ddavault
price123
sarahlee
Annually, FT members who have not posted for at least a year are assumed to be inactive and deleted from these lists. Last updated Sep 13, 2021.
For those who have not worked with a Virtuoso travel agent before, this thread discusses how the process works:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
List of Virtuoso (and hotel club) Travel Agents who are also active FT members
Jun 3, 2023, 5:38 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Nomad
Programs: AA MM EP, QF Gold, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTT, HH Gold, National Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,107
After >2,000 nights spent in hotels across 130 countries for personal travel and as a strategy consultant to the travel industry, I recently decided to formalize what I had been just helping friends with and became a Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, Marriott STARS, etc. agent. Happy to help anyone and I don’t charge fees!
Jun 10, 2023, 4:50 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, Impresario, Four Seasons, Marriott Stars, Kempinski, Accor STEP, SLH, IHG,etc
Posts: 94
Hi all,
Travel advisor and agent for Hyatt Privé, Virtuoso, Impresario, Accor STEP, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Four Seasons, and more! Give me a shout if I can help. No booking fees for hotel reservations.
Thanks!
Travel advisor and agent for Hyatt Privé, Virtuoso, Impresario, Accor STEP, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Four Seasons, and more! Give me a shout if I can help. No booking fees for hotel reservations.
Thanks!
Jun 10, 2023, 11:28 pm
#48
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,857
Welcome! Since you can't edit the Wiki above yet, I added you.
Sep 19, 2023, 11:58 pm
#49
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, Accor Gold, OW Emerald, SIXT Diamond
Posts: 833
hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'm see-ing rates for STARS & Impresso stay 4 pay 3 deals on Classic Travel.
However when I get to the nightly rates , it still quotes the price for 4 nights ... so how does this work for "stay 4 pay 3" ? Is this discount already applied in the room rate ? (it's 5% cheaper than the "daily" rate)
its for a hotel in Singapore 22/9 - 26/9
However when I get to the nightly rates , it still quotes the price for 4 nights ... so how does this work for "stay 4 pay 3" ? Is this discount already applied in the room rate ? (it's 5% cheaper than the "daily" rate)
its for a hotel in Singapore 22/9 - 26/9
Sep 20, 2023, 1:35 am
#50
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, Impresario, Four Seasons, Marriott Stars, Kempinski, Accor STEP, SLH, IHG,etc
Posts: 94
hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'm see-ing rates for STARS & Impresso stay 4 pay 3 deals on Classic Travel.
However when I get to the nightly rates , it still quotes the price for 4 nights ... so how does this work for "stay 4 pay 3" ? Is this discount already applied in the room rate ? (it's 5% cheaper than the "daily" rate)
its for a hotel in Singapore 22/9 - 26/9
However when I get to the nightly rates , it still quotes the price for 4 nights ... so how does this work for "stay 4 pay 3" ? Is this discount already applied in the room rate ? (it's 5% cheaper than the "daily" rate)
its for a hotel in Singapore 22/9 - 26/9
Sep 20, 2023, 9:52 am
#51
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,737
Generally speaking, Marriott family of hotels have a harder time loading a night at $0.00. They tend to either adjust at check in OR reduce the nightly rate across all for 4 nights to provide the 25% discount
Oct 1, 2023, 8:12 pm
#52
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: New York City
Programs: Virtuoso, AMAN, FS PP, RW Elite, MO Fanclub, RC STARS, Belmond Bellini, Peninsula PC, Hyatt Privé
Posts: 246
Hi there, I've added my agency to this list.
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
CRUISE PARTNERS
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
- AMAN
- Four Seasons Preferred Partner
- Rosewood Elite
- Peninsula Pen Club
- Mandarin Oriental FAN Club
- Marriott STARS - Bulgari, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, & More
- Marriott Luminous - Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, W Hotels, & More
- Hyatt Privé
- Hilton Impressario - Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, & More
- IHG Luxury & Lifestyle - Six Senses, Intercontinental, Regent, & More
- ACCOR Step Program - Raffles, Fairmont, SLS, Sofitel, & More
- Preferred Hotel Group - Baccarat, The Mark, The Siam, & More
- Shangri-La The Luxury Circle
- Langham Hotels & Resorts, Couture by Langham
- The Set Collection, The Set by Invitation
- Relais & Chateaux Preferred Partner
- Rocco Forte Hotels Sir Rocco’s Knights
- Belmond Bellini Club
- Oetker Pearl Club
- Small Luxury Hotels withIN
- Dorchester Hotels Diamond Club
- Doyle Collection
- Jumeirah Passport to Luxury
- Grace Bay Resorts Preferred Partner
- Kempinski Club 1897
- Viceroy The Guild
- Mélia Pro
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
- Air Charter Service
- Privé Jets
- Executive Airways
- Wheels Up
- Chapman Freeborn
- VividJets
- Unity Jets
- Blade
- WingsAir
CRUISE PARTNERS
- Ponant
- Explora Journeys
- Seabourne
- Uniworld
- Silversea
- Tauck
- AmaWaterways
- Cunard
- Regent
- & More
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
- EmpireCLS
- Carey Worldwide
- Blacklane
Last edited by luxefarer; Oct 6, 2023 at 2:44 pm
Oct 3, 2023, 1:34 pm
#53
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
Hi there, I've added my agency to this list.
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
CRUISE PARTNERS
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
- AMAN
- Four Seasons Preferred Partner
- Rosewood Elite
- Peninsula Pen Club
- Mandarin Oriental FAN Club
- Marriott STARS - Bulgari, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, & More
- Marriott Luminous - Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, W Hotels, & More
- Hyatt Privé
- Hilton Impressario - Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, & More
- IHG Luxury & Lifestyle - Six Senses, Intercontinental, Regent, & More
- ACCOR Step Program - Raffles, Fairmont, SLS, Sofitel, & More
- Preferred Hotel Group - Baccarat, The Mark, The Siam, & More
- Shangri-La The Luxury Circle
- Langham Hotels & Resorts, Couture by Langham
- The Set Collection, The Set by Invitation
- Relais & Chateaux Preferred Partner
- Rocco Forte Hotels Sir Rocco’s Knights
- Belmond Bellini Club
- Oetker Pearl Club
- Small Luxury Hotels withIN
- Dorchester Hotels Diamond Club
- Doyle Collection
- Jumeirah Passport to Luxury
- Grace Bay Resorts Preferred Partner
- Kempinski Club 1897
- Viceroy The Guild
- Mélia Pro
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
- Air Charter Service
- Privé Jets
- Executive Airways
- Wheels Up
- Chapman Freeborn
- VividJets
- Unity Jets
- Blade
- WingsAir
CRUISE PARTNERS
- Ponant
- Explora Journeys
- Seabourne
- Uniworld
- Silversea
- Tauck
- AmaWaterways
- Cunard
- Regent
- & More
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
- EmpireCLS
- Carey Worldwide
- Blacklane
Oct 6, 2023, 11:17 am
#54
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: New York City
Programs: Virtuoso, AMAN, FS PP, RW Elite, MO Fanclub, RC STARS, Belmond Bellini, Peninsula PC, Hyatt Privé
Posts: 246
Thanks chinmoylad you are a pro. Hope to see you in HK soon... or perhaps NYC ?
Last edited by luxefarer; Oct 6, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Feb 14, 2024, 7:18 pm
#55
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: New York
Programs: Virtuoso, Prive, Impressario, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Explora Journeys, Virgin Voyages
Posts: 1
Howdy All!
I have been an active FTer for 10+ years (mods feel free to DM), but started a new handle for my travel advisor business. I have been passionate about travel my whole life, and been informally helping friends, family, colleagues and pretty much anyone who asked with their travel. I am a part time advisor and part of Virtuoso as well as all the major chains: Belmond, Rosewood, Oetker, IHG, Hyatt Prive, Hilton Impressario, Marriott Stars/Luminous, SLH Within. Tablet Pro, Four Seasons, Kempinski, The Standard, Rocco Forte, Accor STEP, Mandarin Oriental, Leading Hotels.
I am also a Gold level First Mate with Virgin Voyages and am a preferred partner of new ultra lux cruise line Explora Journeys and the helicopter service Blade.
Find me on Instagram at @jetsettingjacob or linktr.ee/jetsettingjacob
I have been an active FTer for 10+ years (mods feel free to DM), but started a new handle for my travel advisor business. I have been passionate about travel my whole life, and been informally helping friends, family, colleagues and pretty much anyone who asked with their travel. I am a part time advisor and part of Virtuoso as well as all the major chains: Belmond, Rosewood, Oetker, IHG, Hyatt Prive, Hilton Impressario, Marriott Stars/Luminous, SLH Within. Tablet Pro, Four Seasons, Kempinski, The Standard, Rocco Forte, Accor STEP, Mandarin Oriental, Leading Hotels.
I am also a Gold level First Mate with Virgin Voyages and am a preferred partner of new ultra lux cruise line Explora Journeys and the helicopter service Blade.
Find me on Instagram at @jetsettingjacob or linktr.ee/jetsettingjacob
Mar 5, 2024, 8:30 pm
#56
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Throwing my hat in the ring. I’ve started to do a little work on the side. It has been interesting so far to see how things are on the agent side, having spend some years on the customer side.
I’m part of the usual affiliates- Virtuoso, FSPP, Fan Club, Pen Club, Stars, Privé, etc.
I’m part of the usual affiliates- Virtuoso, FSPP, Fan Club, Pen Club, Stars, Privé, etc.
Mar 5, 2024, 10:19 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 244
Hi there, I've added my agency to this list.
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
CRUISE PARTNERS
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
My name is Tyler Branco, and I am a Virtuoso advisor based in New York specializing in leisure travel. My agency Luxefarer TRAVEL, is affiliated with the esteemed travel firm, Valerie Wilson Travel. I serve clients internationally and specialize in luxury travel experiences.
My personal travels have taken me to over 50+ countries and have connected me to the vast network of industry professionals across the world's best hotels & resorts. I share my first-hand insight with my clients, but also through my social channels (see below).
Additionally, I currently serve on the pre-opening board of JANU Tokyo.
I am currently accepting new clients should anyone need help with their future travel plans.
Please note, I do not charge consulting fees at this time.
Thank you!
Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
HOTEL PROGRAMS, AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERS
- AMAN
- Four Seasons Preferred Partner
- Rosewood Elite
- Peninsula Pen Club
- Mandarin Oriental FAN Club
- Marriott STARS - Bulgari, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, & More
- Marriott Luminous - Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, W Hotels, & More
- Hyatt Privé
- Hilton Impressario - Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, & More
- IHG Luxury & Lifestyle - Six Senses, Intercontinental, Regent, & More
- ACCOR Step Program - Raffles, Fairmont, SLS, Sofitel, & More
- Preferred Hotel Group - Baccarat, The Mark, The Siam, & More
- Shangri-La The Luxury Circle
- Langham Hotels & Resorts, Couture by Langham
- The Set Collection, The Set by Invitation
- Relais & Chateaux Preferred Partner
- Rocco Forte Hotels Sir Rocco’s Knights
- Belmond Bellini Club
- Oetker Pearl Club
- Small Luxury Hotels withIN
- Dorchester Hotels Diamond Club
- Doyle Collection
- Jumeirah Passport to Luxury
- Grace Bay Resorts Preferred Partner
- Kempinski Club 1897
- Viceroy The Guild
- Mélia Pro
PRIVATE JET PARTNERS
- Air Charter Service
- Privé Jets
- Executive Airways
- Wheels Up
- Chapman Freeborn
- VividJets
- Unity Jets
- Blade
- WingsAir
CRUISE PARTNERS
- Ponant
- Explora Journeys
- Seabourne
- Uniworld
- Silversea
- Tauck
- AmaWaterways
- Cunard
- Regent
- & More
CAR / SECURITY SERVICE PARTNERS
- EmpireCLS
- Carey Worldwide
- Blacklane
Mar 6, 2024, 9:50 am
#58
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,857
Throwing my hat in the ring. I’ve started to do a little work on the side. It has been interesting so far to see how things are on the agent side, having spend some years on the customer side.
I’m part of the usual affiliates- Virtuoso, FSPP, Fan Club, Pen Club, Stars, Privé, etc.
I’m part of the usual affiliates- Virtuoso, FSPP, Fan Club, Pen Club, Stars, Privé, etc.
Mar 9, 2024, 12:49 am
#59
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, ITA Club Executive, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,599
If I had a penny for every time a friend told me "You should be a travel agent!". Well, I've finally done it!
As a Flyertalk member for 11 years with over 3,500 posts, I'm obviously passionate about travel.
Aside from that passion and the desire to help others have unforgettable travel experiences, I am extremely caring and have remarkable attention to detail.
I don't charge any fees and I can book hotels, cruises, homes and villas, packages, tours and activities, and even ground transportation. Feel free to DM me.
Here's the list of my affiliations. Feel free to DM me if you want to enjoy some special perks (upgrades, free breakfast, dining or resort credit, early check-in or late check-out) for your next hotel stay.
Feel free to contact me for planning your next trip and unlocking exclusive benefits at these properties!
As a Flyertalk member for 11 years with over 3,500 posts, I'm obviously passionate about travel.
Aside from that passion and the desire to help others have unforgettable travel experiences, I am extremely caring and have remarkable attention to detail.
I don't charge any fees and I can book hotels, cruises, homes and villas, packages, tours and activities, and even ground transportation. Feel free to DM me.
Here's the list of my affiliations. Feel free to DM me if you want to enjoy some special perks (upgrades, free breakfast, dining or resort credit, early check-in or late check-out) for your next hotel stay.
- Fora Reserve
- Accor - STEP
- Address Luxury
- Belmond Bellini Club
- COOLROOMS
- COUTURE by Langham
- Diamond Club by B Signature
- Dorchester Diamond Club
- Fouquet's NY Preferred
- Four Seasons Preferred
- GrandLife Grand Select Program
- Hilton Impresario
- Hyatt Privé
- IHG - Lifestyle
- IHG - Luxury
- Jumeirah Passport to Luxury
- Kempinski Club 1897
- Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
- Marriott LUMINOUS
- Marriott STARS
- Mint House Preferred
- Oetker Pearl Partner
- Peninsula PenClub
- Rocco Forte Knights
- Rosewood Elite
- Secret Agent
- Shangri-La Luxury Circle
- MeliaPro Bravos
- Virtuoso
- Design Hotels Pro
- Enhanced Commission / Rates
- Enhanced Perks
- UJV
- Preferred Platinum
- Omni Select Partner
- JMAK
- Mercer Preferred
- The William Vale
- Leading Hotels (LHW)
- withIN by SLH
- Octant Preferred
- Relais & Châteaux
- Tablet Pro
Feel free to contact me for planning your next trip and unlocking exclusive benefits at these properties!