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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOR WOMEN ONLY: ABC
DESTINATIONS ACQUIRES
THE WOMEN’S TRAVEL CLUB®
Women Only Travel Club Now Offers More Selection, More Value:
For Example, 7-Day Thanksgiving in Italy, $1,499
Bloomfield, NJ – August 14, 2006 – For the solo woman traveler,
one is no longer a lonely number. ABC Destinations announced
that it has acquired The Women’s Travel Club, a pioneer in
offering exclusive tours – for women only. By tapping into the
enormous buying power of one of the largest tour operators in
the country, The Women’s Travel Club now provides women
travelers a greater selection of destinations around the world,
as well as more value. The acquisition reflects the enormous
growth of the women’s travel market in recent years and its
significant impact on the hospitality industry worldwide.
A Milestone for Women Travelers
ABC Destinations’ purchase of The Women’s Travel Club is
considered a milestone in the industry. With women continuing to
gain greater financial and social independence, the market for
the solo women traveler is expanding dramatically. Hotels and
destinations around the world are becoming more “women
friendly,” offering special amenities and services catering to
their unique needs.
“I started The Women's Travel Club 15 years ago because I was a
woman traveling alone on group tours, which did not cater to
solos,” noted Club founder and Managing Director Phyllis Stoller.
“ABC Destinations' acquisition of The Women's Travel Club is a
recognition, finally, that women traveling solo constitute a
valid and vast market. This is a long time coming. Now we have a
proven concept with a bigger engine. We can reach more women,
with quality trips and value driven prices.”
“More than half the travelers are women and many are going it
solo,” remarked Tom Paris, co-president, ABC Destinations.
“Phyllis is a true visionary in the industry, who recognized
early on the enormous need among women travelers for vacations
that cater to their special interests. We are pleased to welcome
The Women’s Travel Club into the ABC Destinations family and
look forward to working with Phyllis to better meet the needs of
the women travelers.”
Giving Thanks
Among the current specials at The Women’s Travel Club is a
7-days/5-nights hosted tour over the Thanksgiving holiday
weekend, November 21 – 27, 2006, for just $1,499, based on
double occupancy. The price for “Thanksgiving with The Club in
Italy” includes round-trip airfare from Newark, a stay at the
Hotel Grand Vittoria, a 4 ˝ star spa hotel, breakfast and dinner
daily, with wine and coffee included at welcome. Travelers also
enjoy a special Thanksgiving dinner, cooked at a picturesque
villa farmhouse by a professional Italian chef. Space is limited
and based on availability. For more information, log onto
www.womenstravelclub.com or call toll-free 800-480-4448.
All prices are based on double occupancy and vary by departure
date. Room shares can be arranged. Departure taxes, airport
security fees, and airline fuel surcharges are not included in
the prices.
About ABC Destinations
ABC Destinations provides vacation packages to the world
travelers at prices that offer considerable value. As a sister
company of Club ABC Tours – one of the country’s largest
members-only travel club – ABC Destinations is able to draw upon
over 40-years of experience to negotiate significant savings
while providing an authentic and unique travel experience. For
more information, call toll-free 1-800-227-5858 or log on to www.abcdestinations.com.
Editorial Contact
Mario Almonte
212-404-6557
malmonte@hermanassociatesnewyork.com
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