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IMPERIAL TOURS NAMED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER TO LIST
OF TOP TRAVEL SPECIALISTS FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 27, 2009) – A testament to its unrivaled expertise and experience in planning luxury customized programs to China, Imperial Tours was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the ‘126 Top Travel Specialists’ for 2009 – 2010 for the second consecutive year. The complete story of the ‘126 Top Travel Specialists’ appears in the August 2009 issue of the magazine.
“We’re extremely honored to be named to this elite list for the second consecutive year because we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of the China market and our local connections,” said Guy Rubin, Managing Partner of Imperial Tours. “This ‘insider access’ allows us to design enriching itineraries that deliver an unequalled set of experiences for each client,” Rubin added.
According to the magazine, “There’s no danger of being taken advantage of by the more pernicious elements of China’s tourism machine when you’re traveling under [Guy] Rubin’s wing: no dining in government-run restaurants, no shopping in subpar state-run souvenir stores. That’s because all of Rubin’s clients are accompanied by a local guide and a Western escort.”
Annually, Condé Nast Traveler’s Wendy Perrin creates a list of the travel specialists who fit the criteria of delivering the perfect combination of expertise, access and good value. Each specialist on the list goes through a rigorous screening process before it can be included in the annual round-up.
In addition to accolades by Condé Nast Traveler, Imperial Tours has been named to Travel + Leisure’s ‘A’ List of Super Agents from 2002 – 2008.
About Imperial Tours
Imperial Tours is the leading luxury tour operator based in China offering luxury set-departure and private tours, combining local expertise with the high levels of service and quality expected by sophisticated Western travelers. Imperial Tours has first-hand knowledge of world-class hotels and restaurants as well as the history, culture, arts, and little-known exclusive destinations within China. For the ultimate escorted journey in style, a local guide and a China-based Western host (both bi-lingual) accompany each group and private tour. Founded by Westerners in 1999, Imperial Tours has offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Frankfurt and the UK. For more information, call 888-888-1970.
Note to Editors
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