Credentials & Recognition
Affiliations you can verify. Designations that took work.
Anyone can call themselves a travel advisor. These are the things that mean something in this industry.
Affiliations & Status
Virtuoso
DPP Travel is a member of the Virtuoso network, an invitation-only affiliation of the world's leading luxury travel agencies. It gives my clients room upgrades, credits, amenities and on-the-ground access that can't be booked directly.
Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)
Designation earned through ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors. It's a professional standard, not a weekend course.
Million-Dollar Agency
DPP Travel reached Million-Dollar Agency status in 2024 and has held it every year since.
Specializations
European Destination Specialist
Formal specialization in European travel.
Africa Focused
Safari and Africa planning as a core specialty.
Certified Cruise Specialist
River and ocean cruise expertise.
Hawaii Specialist
Islands, resorts and inter-island logistics.