Partners and advisors from the UK and Europe feted at Internova’s annual Appreciation Dinner

NEW YORK (May 13, 2024) – Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, hosted its third annual Appreciation Dinner, this year in the UK at the new Raffles London at The OWO.

The intimate, invitation-only event brought together 110 hoteliers and in-country partners as well as top advisors from Internova’s UK office in a celebration fully hosted by Internova. Previous appreciation dinners have been held in New York (2022) and Los Angeles (2023), cities where Internova has agency presence.

“At Internova, we are thinking differently about the way we do business,” said Albert Herrera, Internova’s Executive Vice President of Partner Relations. “Real partnerships are the key to success, and this dinner is just a small gesture to express our gratitude and thank our partners for their support of our agencies, advisors and clients.”

Internova is the largest luxury travel seller in North America and the UK. Invited guests to the Appreciation Dinner represented a ‘who’s who’ of high-level executives from some of the most exclusive brands in luxury travel, including Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Sur Mesure and others.

“Dorchester Collection is very selective about who we work with, and we have a true partnership with Internova,” said Helen Smith, Dorchester Collection Joint CEO. “Internova has claimed a space in the industry, and it was a privilege to attend this event.”

The OWO’s grand ballroom proved a glamorous setting for the dinner, where candlelit tables, bedecked with floral arrangements and set for just six to eight people, encouraged lively conversation as a 12-piece jazz orchestra played in the background. Even Winston and Clementine Churchill made an appearance. 

“We’re honored to be the chosen venue for this unique event,” said Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. “Internova is a valued partner, and the storied history of Raffles London at The OWO, coupled with its contemporary design and modern luxury, make it the perfect setting to celebrate such meaningful relationships.”

Upcoming 2024 Internova events include Marketplace in Los Angeles (June 6) and London (September 4). In 2025, Internova PLUS, a coveted multiday event, will kick off the new year January 27-30 at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida. Internova partners and advisors interested in learning more should contact their account manager or agency lead.

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About Internova Travel Group

Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.