Carol Hammond
Direct Travel
Job Title: Luxury Travel Consultant
Address: 1444 Laurens Road
Greenville, SC 29607
United States
Work Phone: 864-336-2145 ext.
Mobile: 864-354-5073
Email: chammond@dt.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Double Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Enticing international destinations, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Spa resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? Yes
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
This is an annual event: 16 guests; air travel from variety of locations to Split, Croatia to stay in the Judita Heritage Palace for three nights and then a private yacht rental for 5 nights, ending at the One and Only Portofino , Montenegro for three nights. Top suite for their Host and then two semi top suites for the organizers and standard suites for the remainder of the party. All airport transfers arranged for private jet service and commercial jet service. Private Tours arranged per destination, touring and meals arranged with the yacht provider.
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
Annual retreat for all franchise managers and spouses. Usually two travel dates to choose from, one in June and another in July. Minimum 3 nts and then we customize the number of nights for each couple. Pre arrange tours and transfers accordingly.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Amalfi coast of Italy, in various locations ( Sorrento at Bellevue Syrene, Capri at Capri Palace , Positano, private Villa Rental in Positano with yacht Charters for day touring.) Cabo San Lucas Mexico , Riu Palace property with all Oceanview Junior Suites.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 7
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($250-$350 per night), Luxury: ($350-$550 per night), Super Luxury/Exclusive ($550+ per night)
If money were no object, I would: Own several homes, a few vintage automobiles and travel
Something that would surprise you about me: I like to race cars.
Type of company Incentive travel company
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms)
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