U.S. Travel Magazine to Highlight Panama in April Online Issue

Feb 18, 2023 | Books, Business

The Central American country’s beauty and diversity make it a top tourist destination

By: U.S. Travel Magazine

PANAMA CITY – Feb. 16, 2023 – PRLog — The stunning Central American country of Panama is being chosen by US Travel Magazine for it’s April “Top Country” pick, an honor bestowed upon a country considered by many to be one of the most vibrant, exciting, beautiful and pristine not only in the Americas, but in the world as well.

US Travel Magazine, long considered to be one of the foremost sources for those travelers headed to North America as tourists or on business trips, said that Panama “is one of the most beautiful countries in the Western Hemisphere and a popular choice for travelers and tourists.” John Alexander, assistant travel editor for the magazine, said that Panama “definitely” is worth the trip, especially in lieu of the fact that it’s about the same flight time from Miami to Panama as it is from Miami to New York.

“In short, the answer is yes, Panama is worth visiting,” Alexander said from his London office (where U.S. Travel is headquartered). “There is no denying it’s a beautiful country. It’s very clean and green with sweeping views, misty rainforests, tropical beaches, history, culture and lots of wildlife. I go there as often as I can.”

A surprising geographical fact that many might not be aware of: The entire country of Panama is only the size of South Carolina and home to the 8th Wonder of the World, The Panama Canal.

Alexander said that it’s hard to think of any other destination in the world that has such a variety of attractions that’s so close to America and so easy to reach.

“Panama has so many incredible attractions to see, guaranteed to please everybody,” Alexander said, citing the fact that he’s been there “at least” 20 times during his life. “It has a great variety of attractions: exotic tropical rainforests, beautiful mountain refuges, Caribbean-style beaches and one thousand islands, one of the best birding sites you’ll find in the world, seven living Indian cultures, a Miami-style sophisticated capital city with a vibrant night life, Spanish colonial historical sites, golf, diving, snorkeling, you name it, Panama has it!”

Great weather plays an important part in making the country so desirable: Panama has a year-round warm, tropical climate that’s equally diverse at the same time. Also, political stability and a very low crime rate and an excellent infrastructure.

“Panama is one of the most stable democratic republics in the Americas and has been a committed U.S. ally since the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 1900’s,” Alexander said, adding that the crime rate is far lower than that in most U.S. cities and other vacation and retirement destinations.

To discover more about this amazing country, check out US Travel Magazine’s Top Country starting in April. “You won’t be disappointed,” Alexander said. “I never am!”

You may visit the magazine’s website at http://www.ustravelonline.net.

Meet WGY Travel: Introducing the “Vacation Planner” to Make Custom Travel Logistics Seamless

Feb 11, 2023 | Business

 Michael Zuchelli doesn’t know where he’s traveling in 2023, but he knows how he’ll get there: with the help of a WGY travel advisor using the new “vacation planner” feature.

A travel professional gives him “peace of mind” in an increasingly unpredictable world, says Zuchelli, a CEO from New York City and long time client of WGY. When he works with an advisor, he says, “I know they’ll maximize my hard-earned leisure travel and even negotiate my business room blocks for my company.”

The new WGY Vacation Planner allows someone to enter all of their preferences and receive a real-time white glove travel advisor with 24/7 service to curate the perfect getaway.

“If you value your own time, then there is no logistical reason why you wouldn’t have an expert travel advisor plan your holiday,” says Vivian Chambers, Owner of The Muse Collection. “They can guide you in making the perfect decision for your travel needs.”

“Travel continues to be challenging with a multitude of flight cancellations and delays never mind the new COVID restrictions. Why not have an expert navigate these challenges on your behalf,” explains Chambers. “Tackling last-minute trip changes, working with travel insurance companies, and handling traveler anxiety about upcoming trips in the age of COVID has been a major part of the job for the last few years,” added Justin Keeperman, co-founder of WGY in Miami. “And with that experience comes a lot of new knowledge that I think is making the industry better as a whole,” added Chambers.

“The vacation planner is not just a generic documents listing typical tourist attractions, but rather, they take into account the interests and goals of each client and generate a highly personalized and curated itinerary,” said Keeperman.

About WGY Travel

Brazilian born ultra-convivial connector Luiz Hoinkis and luxury marketing professional and former New Yorker Justin Keeperman formed WGY Lifestyle in 2012 with offices in both Miami Beach, Florida and São Paulo, Brazil. This full-service, lifestyle management company and luxury travel agency, certified by the IATAN network of worldwide agents, operates 24/7/265 and strives to provide the highest level of services in the private concierge and travel industries for the uber-busy individuals, families and executives on the go. The company has established unique partnerships with major global airlines, hotel groups, vendors and luxury brands. It’s composed of highly trained industry “Life Stylists” who are connected in major worldwide cities who operate with the goal of significantly changing the private concierge industry by offering its clientele unmatched service, customized A to Z experiences, insider tips and luxury privileges (not available to just anyone). WGY Lifestyle prides itself on convenience, exclusivity, access, and discretion to ensure clients get what they want, when they want it, 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter how short of notice or outrageous the request. WGY opens the door of privilege and gives its clients the ultimate gift of time – time to indulge in their personalized lifestyle.

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Cain Travel signs GDS agreement with Sabre to drive agency sales and revenue growth

Aug 5, 2022 | Business

Leveraging their proprietary technology along with Sabre’s global distribution system to improve business and customer service

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – WEBWIRE –



Sabre Corporation  (NASDAQ: SABR) a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new distribution agreement with Cain Travel, a US-based travel agency. This new agreement will enable Cain Travel to complement services to their customers worldwide, drive efficiencies and support their economic growth by leveraging their proprietary technologies along with Sabre’s travel marketplace (GDS).


Cain Travel will have access to Sabre’s marketplace of more than 400 airlines, 750,000 hotel properties, and hundreds of tour operators, rail, car rental and cruise providers, to sell customized travel packages from suppliers around the world. Additionally, the travel agency will use their proprietary technologies – powered by Sabre API’s – along with the reach represented by the Sabre GDS to differentiate its services among their competitors.


“The key reasons Cain Travel chose Sabre were its technology and strategic vision on NDC. We were looking for a travel technology partner that could help us address many aspects of our business – driving revenue, reducing costs, and improving our efficiency,” said Michael Cain, President of Cain Travel Group of Boulder. “Sabre’s technology strategy including its approach to NDC will make it easier for our staff to find the content and personalized offers that our customers expect. We look forward to a successful and bright future with our new partner.”


Founded in 1985, Cain Travel is one of the nation’s largest independent travel management companies, providing a unique set of travel solutions. 


“As the industry continues to recover, travel companies face the challenge of quickly adapting their business to this dynamic market’s changing needs and requirements,” said Andy Finkelstein, senior vice president, Global Agency Sales and Corporate Solutions for Sabre. “We are excited to serve as the strategic technology partner for Cain Travel and to bring them onto the Sabre GDS where they will have full access to Sabre’s leading technology and broad travel content.”


Today, thousands of agency points of sale are shopping, booking and servicing NDC offers through the Sabre marketplace. Sabre continues to broaden its NDC capabilities, coverage and content from multiple airlines.




About Sabre Corporation

Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre’s technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.


About Cain Travel

The Cain Travel Group of Boulder, Inc. (Cain) is a certified Woman Owned Small Business founded in 1985. Since our inception, Cain has grown to become among the largest privately held TMCs in the country. Cain has achieved this success through a combination of employing extremely experienced and dedicated staff, enjoying unparalleled employee and customer retention rates and conceptualizing, developing and deploying new technologies designed to enhance traveler experience and facilitate the success of travel programs. The Company is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Vote for your favourite travel brands in Latin America

Jul 3, 2022 | Business

London, UK – WEBWIRE –



World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the Latin America categories of its 2022 programme.


Travel industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide are invited to cast their votes for travel brands that they consider to be the very best in the world. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named as the winner. Voting runs until 29 July 2022.


The winners will be unveiled at WTA’s Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2022, which will take place at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica on 31 August 2022, with the leading decision-makers, figureheads and influencers of travel in attendance.


Graham Cooke, Founder, WTA said: “With voting now open for our Latin America categories, it is time for you to choose the organisations that are raising the bar of travel excellence. With the travel and tourism economies of South and Central America enjoying long-awaited resurgences, the competition to be number one is healthier than ever. I am looking forward to finding out the winners at our Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2022 at Sandals Montego Bay on 31 August.”


Nominees this year cover a broad spectrum of categories including Aviation, Tourist Attractions, Car Hire, Cruise, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Meetings & Events, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.


For more information on WTA, visit worldtravelawards.com.

Luxury travel platform Bear Luxe Japan inks new deal with Sabre to increase geographic reach for member hotels while creating elevated experiences for travelers

Apr 13, 2022 | Business

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, SINGAPORE and TOKYO – WEBWIRE –



Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and business-to-business membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to global markets while creating elevated experiences for travelers.  


Inspired by the companions who accompanied aristocrats on their Grand Tours in the 17th to 19th centuries, who were known as Bear-leaders, Bear Luxe Japan is a global network of luxury travel designers, and leading Japanese luxury hotels in Japan. It aims to develop and deliver a luxury travel ecosystem to enable the international market to access the rich traditions and culture of Japan.


The new relationship will further cement Sabre’s growing footprint in Japan, while opening up further access for Bear Luxe member hoteliers – primarily consisting of independent Japanese luxury hotels – through the Sabre SynXis hospitality platform and Bear Luxe Japan’s international reach of the luxury travel market, to the markets and channels high-end travelers use to book their luxury trips to Japan. Bear Luxe will be utilizing a comprehensive suite of Sabre SynXis solutions to grow geographic reach, target the corporate travel market, drive increased bookings, and create personalized travel experiences.


“The absence of connectivity with the international luxury travel market has long been an industry-wide dilemma for Japanese luxury hotels. The anticipated partnership will be a game changer in bridging the market gap,” said Hiro Miyatake, co-founder and chief operating officer of Bear Luxe. “We’re also expecting that post-pandemic luxury travelers to Japan will have a more slow and deliberate approach to their trip and a desire for meaningful travel. As such, it is vital to us that we have the right technology partner, one that offers the right solutions in opening up new markets for our hoteliers, all while ensuring that luxury travelers are able to access the personalized experiences they want and expect on their trip.”


With this agreement, Bear Luxe hospitality members will be linked to hundreds of thousands of travel agents across the world through the Global Distribution System (GDS) connectivity solutions powered by Sabre SynXis, ensuring they can reach domestic and international travelers; strategically targeting markets which are able to travel, or have a desire to travel once borders re-open.


The new alliance will also enable the Bear Luxe platform to drive direct bookings, increase engagement and trigger conversions through the deep retail focus of the Sabre SynXis Booking Engine. Sabre’s corporate booking tools will provide Bear Luxe with the ability to connect with corporate travel buyers. Meanwhile, SynXis Voice Agent will elevate the call center experience for potential guests, equipping Bear Luxe agents with the tools they need to minimize call handling times while increasing opportunities for ancillary sales.


“We’re thrilled that Bear Luxe has selected Sabre as its trusted, strategic technology partner in Japan,” said Frank Trampert, Global Managing Director, Sabre Hospitality Solutions. “We look forward to supporting them in their endeavors to open up further domestic, regional and international markets to Japanese hoteliers while helping visitors to experience the unique characteristics Japanese destinations have to offer.”


About Sabre Corporation   


Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveller experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre’s technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.   


About Bear Luxe Japan


Bear Luxe Japan is a Tokyo based, Japan-specific network of the country’s leading luxury travel suppliers and specialists in global travel design consisting of 70-member luxury hotels and over 200 international luxury travel agencies. Assistance on a wide range of luxury travel related services in Japan, from one- to two-week itineraries, executive meetings, and events to comprehensive menu of service reservations for ryokan, hotel, chauffeur, and unique experiences though a concierge service. Bear Luxe Japan is more than a network of Japanese luxury suppliers and a community of management and senior decision makers with the experience and expertise to respond to sophisticated procurement needs in luxury travel. The company’s mission is to curate, design and advise on elevated travel in and around Japan NEVER from a generalist, but ALWAYS from the perspective and know-how of a SPECIALIST.