Virtuoso and Signature Travel Network Partner With Luxury Retreats

Dec 09, 2018

What
Both Virtuoso and Signature Travel Network recently partnered with Luxury Retreats, a villa-rental company with a focus on creating authentic local experiences for high-end guests.

Why it Matters
The networks’ collaboration with Luxury Retreats fills a need for travel advisors — according to Virtuoso’s 2019 Luxe Report, today’s clients are seeking unconventional accommodations; offerings suited for multigenerational groups; and, of course, authentic experiences within a destination. Luxury Retreats not only fits the bill; it also provides advisors within the organizations with booking perks and a whopping 4,000-plus private villas to choose from.

Fast Facts
-The demand for private villas has shown a 40 percent year-over-year increase in bookings, according to Virtuoso.

- Luxury Retreats vets each villa within its collection and provides personal concierge services 24/7 to assist clients.

-Virtuoso advisors receive perks when booking with Luxury Retreats, including travel credit, technology and a support of a global team of more than 400 people.

What They’re Saying
“Over the past year, we’ve seen demand for private villas reach new heights with a 40 percent year-over-year increase in bookings, leading us to seek out more products and services to feed this skyrocketing trend,” says Albert Herrera, senior vice president, Global Product Partnerships at Virtuoso. “People want to experience destinations as if they’re living like residents, and many times they want seclusion and privacy as well. Whether it’s a Parisian pied-à-terre, beachfront getaway in Malibu or private island in the Caribbean, Luxury Retreats’ portfolio keeps Virtuoso’s industry-leading Hotels & Resorts program at the forefront of traveler demand.”

“As the world’s leading luxury rental site, Luxury Retreats has the proven ability to match discerning travelers with authentic experiences, personalized service and incredible properties to create unforgettable vacations,” said Amr Younes, head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Luxury Retreats. “In partnering with Virtuoso, we are able to further deliver on our mission of bringing luxury travel to an even larger, highly-discerning clientele.”