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Book now and pay over time in simple monthly payments, with no hidden or late fees SAN FRANCISCO – December 18, 2023 – Liberty Travel, an award-winning travel agency experience, today announced a partnership with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth. Now, eligible travelers can book their dream vacation with Affirm, enjoying now and paying over time. When booking trips with an expert travel consultant, approved Liberty Travel customers can choose to pay over time with Affirm and split the total cost of any purchase over $250 into monthly payments. They are shown the total cost of their purchase and will never pay more than they agree to upfront. Affirm never charges customers any late or hidden fees. “Liberty Travel is

Flight Centre Travel Group has created five Employee Resource Groups and named coordinators for each. Teresa Rolack will coordinate the Racial Equity group, which "will connect racialized and Indigenous employees as well as non-racialized allies," Flight Centre said. The group is sponsored by executive David Richardson and Flight Centre Americas president Charlene Leiss.

Flight Centre Travel Group has promoted Christina Pedroni to executive vice president and general manager of its independent, premium and Liberty Travel brands in the Americas.

Thirty years ago, Travel Weekly published its first Top 50 Travel Agencies list, a precursor to the Power List. A look at the list today illustrates the changes the industry has gone through — and perhaps where it’s headed.

Montvale, N.J.-based Liberty Travel is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It just relaunched its Get Carried Away vacation packages that recall the company's deep history. Christina Pedroni, senior vice president of Liberty Travel, spoke to senior editor Jamie Biesiada about the packages, modernizing operations and the future.

At Liberty Travel, equal rights are central to the way we operate. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and as a global player in the travel industry, we have the opportunity to lead the way and help bring about change to this sector. We believe everyone is welcome and appreciated both as an employee and as a customer. However, the recent death of George Floyd and many others and the massive demonstrations which have arisen in response to the racism and violence experienced by black and minority communities, has caused us to reflect and challenge ourselves to do better, and to do more. As a company, we owe it to our people, our customers and our communities to categorically condemn these acts of violence. Never has it been more important to stand together and stand up for

Flight Centre Travel Group announced the appointment of Marc Casto to the role of president, leisure brands of the company’s Americas division. The company has established this role on the heels of its recently implemented retail transformation, to oversee and steer the implementation and day-to-day to execution of its new business model.

This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of would-be travelers at home.

In a bid to increase customer loyalty, both Cruise Planners and Liberty Travel recently introduced client-facing rewards programs involving merchandise, moves that some believe will become a trend within the agency community.

Montvale, NJ – December 12, 2019 – For the second year, Liberty Travel has partnered with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and third largest U.S. charity, to provide free meals for those in need. As part of its No. Hungry. Holidays campaign, the iconic travel brand has pledged to donate 20 meals for every booking made in December, with a goal of providing 250,000 free meals to food-insecure communities. Feeding America is a non-profit organization that funds more than 200 food banks, feeding more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other community-based organizations. For every booking made in December, Liberty Travel will donate $2, which equates to 20 meals, to help Feeding America ensure that no one

This post is being written from a plane, and I have plenty of elbow room. None of the middle seats are occupied, and a few passengers even have a row to themselves to stretch out. A miracle, right? Not quite. You see, I’m flying home from a short trip to the Dominican Republic, a country that became the focus of a media frenzy last spring that torpedoed its tourism industry. It has yet to recover.

If you're an ardent deal hunter - or simply someone with a pulse who intends to purchase holiday presents - you know that Black Friday is the day save on televisions, toys and other high-tech gadgets. But, amid the onslaught of sales on fashion and electronics will be enticing opportunities to flee, because the biggest shopping day of the year - and its sister holidays, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday - is also a great time to book bargain-priced trips to the tropics and big-city respites at rock-bottom prices.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Liberty Travel Shares Top Picks and Deals for Picture Perfect Beach Locations this Nature Photography Day Montvale, NJ (May 30, 2019) — Liberty Travel, who has been helping leisure travelers book vacations of a lifetime for more than 67 years is celebrating Nature Photography Day by sharing their favorite picture-perfect beach locations for beach-bumming, nature-loving, picture-taking travelers. Nature Photography Day is June 15th, which means travelers still have time to reach their favorite beach destination to enjoy the landscape and snap a few pictures. Travelers who book between May 31st and June 28th will receive a generous discount on beach vacations taken before the end of December 2019. For travelers seeking a new beach destination to enjoy, Liberty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Liberty Travel Celebrates World Environment Day with Deals and Tips that Will Reduce Travelers’ Carbon Footprint Montvale, NJ (May 14, 2019) — Liberty Travel, who has been helping leisure travelers book vacations of a lifetime for more than 67 years, celebrates World Environment Day by offering deals and tips that will help travelers reduce their carbon footprint. This Memorial Day, as vacationers kick off the Summer season and seek discounted rates for their next voyage, Liberty encourages them to take advantage of exclusive offers that could help preserve the planet and save travelers up to $400, when they book a green-friendly property. Travelers hoping to take advantage of these unbeatable, exclusive Memorial Day deals will need to book between May 24th and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Liberty Travel Helps Families Swim, Surf and Slide Their Way Through Summer with Exceptional Deals at Three Must-See Family-Friendly Properties Montvale, NJ (May 9, 2019) — Liberty Travel, who has been helping leisure travelers book vacations of a lifetime for more than 67 years, is helping families swim, surf and slide their way through Summer with exceptional discounts that could earn families up to 75% on their Summer vacations. Whether seeking out the coolest water parks, the biggest arcades, or a thrilling zip line, Liberty’s Summer travel deals offer access to unique family experiences and exclusive cost savings for travelers who book between now and May 31, 2019. The leading travel agency for the Caribbean and Mexico, Liberty Travel shares offers and