Oversee, manage and develop the "Jet Vacation" brand in the US market. Air France originally incorporated the Jet Vacations brand in New York in 1982. Jet Vacations was Air France's Tour Operator and wholesale distribution subsidiary before it was sold privately. Today, Jet Vacations' mission is to be the premiere Tour Operator provider of worldwide tours and vacations to travelers. Responding to the diverse interest of today's travelers, Jet Vacations provides a lifetime of… Show more Oversee, manage and develop the "Jet Vacation" brand in the US market. Air France originally incorporated the Jet Vacations brand in New York in 1982. Jet Vacations was Air France's Tour Operator and wholesale distribution subsidiary before it was sold privately. Today, Jet Vacations' mission is to be the premiere Tour Operator provider of worldwide tours and vacations to travelers. Responding to the diverse interest of today's travelers, Jet Vacations provides a lifetime of enriching travel experiences for individuals, families and groups to destinations around the world. It's goal is to fulfill the travel "life-list" of today's travelers, regardless of their special interests.As a leading provider of travel services to group organizers, Jet Vacations guarantees:- The highest levels of quality, variety, and value.- The best arrangements and rates possible for all our destinations throughout the year.- Faultless service and vigorous attention to detail.- Assistance for our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.- Personalized attention for each member of every group.Jet Vacations provides more than simply sightseeing. We make sure that our clients:- Fully experience the country.- Gain understanding of the culture- See the world through the eyes of the local people. Show less

Accountable for the overall development, negotiation and performance of all itineraries and travel packages to France, Central-Eastern & Northern Europe, Russia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Eastern and South Africa. • Negotiates over 10,000 room nights ranging from 4 to 5 star deluxe, 150 hotels, 34 airlines and 200 vendors for annual allotments.• Extensive portfolio with a dramatic growth of the assigned portfolio's revenue: +69% on the first year of… Show more Accountable for the overall development, negotiation and performance of all itineraries and travel packages to France, Central-Eastern & Northern Europe, Russia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Eastern and South Africa. • Negotiates over 10,000 room nights ranging from 4 to 5 star deluxe, 150 hotels, 34 airlines and 200 vendors for annual allotments.• Extensive portfolio with a dramatic growth of the assigned portfolio's revenue: +69% on the first year of hiring, + 34% +19% +5% on the subsequent years with revenues ranging from $4M in 2002 to over $10M of yearly sales.• 7+ years developing worldwide quality travel programs within a tour operator model.• Expertise in pricing foreign tour products.• Strong familiarity with consumer and trade travel sales.• Extensive network of tourism related contact throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa which facilitates hotel contracting, ground operations and related services negotiations within these regions. Show less

Started EUROQUEST LLC - a Destination Management company. Clients included the Tourism boards of Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone Alps, the Paris Convention and Tourist Office, the Printemps French Department store, les Cars Air France, the Lido de Paris Cabaret. Launched the TourPackager.com system. TourPackager is a HOTEL, TOURS, EXCURSIONS VOUCHER REDEMPTION SYSTEM that easily integrates with any travel oriented web site, and let affiliated travel professionals access our… Show more Started EUROQUEST LLC - a Destination Management company. Clients included the Tourism boards of Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone Alps, the Paris Convention and Tourist Office, the Printemps French Department store, les Cars Air France, the Lido de Paris Cabaret. Launched the TourPackager.com system. TourPackager is a HOTEL, TOURS, EXCURSIONS VOUCHER REDEMPTION SYSTEM that easily integrates with any travel oriented web site, and let affiliated travel professionals access our extensive product database, booking engine and fulfillment system and use it as their own. Launched the TravelVoucher.com system: solution that provides Excursionist, Land Operators, Tourist Attractions and all Travel Suppliers with a complete secure redemption system of Travel Vouchers. Key role in the aquisition of brand names Tour Operators such as FrenchExperience.com, Italiatours.com and JetVacations.com. Show less

In charge of all marketing, advertising & Promotional development of the Eastern regions of France (Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine and Franche-Comte). *Planned and executed all strategies and budgets according to target trends and age groups definitions. *Developped and created unique travel promotions which gave US Travel professionals incentives to program the regions of Eastern France *Designed, produced and managed co-op consumer programs with Top US… Show more In charge of all marketing, advertising & Promotional development of the Eastern regions of France (Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine and Franche-Comte). *Planned and executed all strategies and budgets according to target trends and age groups definitions. *Developped and created unique travel promotions which gave US Travel professionals incentives to program the regions of Eastern France *Designed, produced and managed co-op consumer programs with Top US Tour Operators and major US and European airlines.*Developed and launched a Partner Sponsor kit to maximize alliances, Co-op advertising, marketing and promotional activities.*Guest speaker and host of presentation on US Travel Trends - Generational US travelers psyche to more than 300 French Travel Professionals*Scheduled and operated Traveling Road shows and seminars in all major US cities*Produced and published travel planners, guides, brochures, promotional items and marketing tools. Show less

Opened and launched the Tahiti Tourisme's New York Office. Handled all banking, budgeting forecasting, staffing and back office management.Developed a plan of action for 1995, 1996 & 1997 and achieved the following:* Established relationships with Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Airlines, Hotels and Cruise companies* Implemented a Sales call patern and presented educational seminars to the Travel Trade.* Created a database of tourism professionals by category… Show more Opened and launched the Tahiti Tourisme's New York Office. Handled all banking, budgeting forecasting, staffing and back office management.Developed a plan of action for 1995, 1996 & 1997 and achieved the following:* Established relationships with Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Airlines, Hotels and Cruise companies* Implemented a Sales call patern and presented educational seminars to the Travel Trade.* Created a database of tourism professionals by category and vertical markets* Organized Tahiti workshops throughout major US cities* Developed tailored promotions to increase exposure for the destination on the East Coast.*Increased the territory's market share to 11%. Show less

Managed sales of High Yield prducts to a protfolio of 750 accounts in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut area.Increased the client base by 30% through research, telemarketing, cold calls and networking.Developed customized products to better meet client's needs.Won the Air France Incentive Sales Award - Generated the most High Yield tickets in New York City.