Global Travel Collection Continues as Exclusive Travel Sponsor of Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One

Leaders in luxury travel to provide travel auction packages for Signature Tribute Dinner on February 22

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Travel Collection (GTC) will once again play a prominent role in one of the country's biggest culinary events as the official travel sponsor of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), taking place February 20-23.

For more than a decade, Global Travel Collection has been working behind the scenes of the Festival, coordinating travel for renowned chefs and VIP guests. As part of Internova Travel Group, one of the world's largest travel services companies, Global Travel Collection is the most influential community of travel advisors and agencies serving luxury leisure, corporate and entertainment clients worldwide.

In a specialized event, the SOBEWFF® exclusive Tribute Dinner Auction is organized by Stacey Gallagher, an Advisor Success Manager at Global Travel Collection. Through GTC's sponsorship partners, the auction has raised over half a million dollars for the festival over the past seven years. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from SOBEWFF® benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, which is committed to training the next generation of hospitality professionals.

"We'll have a chance to meet with festivalgoers and introduce them to the exceptional travel experiences, including incredible culinary adventures, that we can create for their next vacation," said Gallagher.

By partnering with SOBEWFF®, Global Travel Collection continues to highlight the essential role of travel advisors in crafting unique, personalized travel experiences. Their expertise ensures that clients receive world-class service and exclusive access to unforgettable destinations.

"We're honored to continue our partnership with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival as the event's official travel agency," said Carol Press, luxury advisor with GTC's Miami office. "For more than a decade, I've had the privilege of booking travel for the celebrity chefs attending SOBEWFF®, and this festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the expertise, passion and personalized service that our advisors provide to our clients."

As part of its ongoing commitment to the travel and hospitality community, GTC's esteemed industry partners have donated more than two dozen luxury vacation packages to be auctioned off during the festival's signature Tribute Dinner on Saturday, February 22, at the Loews Miami Beach. These curated experiences, valued at over $85,000, include:

• A stay at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands
• A getaway to the Four Seasons in Nevis
• A seven-night luxury European river cruise from AmaWaterways
• A stay at the Faena Miami
• Luxury Package at The St. Regis Kanai Resort and The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, Riviera Maya, Mexico
• A stay at The Stafford London
• A 14-day voyage with Silversea Cruises

The Tribute Dinner presented by HexClad as part of The New York Times Dinner Series, will honor Dominique Crenn, the first female chef in the U.S. to earn three Michelin stars, recognized for her innovative approach to French cuisine. Also honored will be Gerard Bertrand, a pioneering winemaker from France's Languedoc region. The evening will be hosted by acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author and activist Marcus Samuelsson.

"Travel means different things to different people—whether it's discovery, adventure or pure relaxation. At Global Travel Collection, we specialize in curating exceptional, personalized experiences tailored to each traveler's passions," said Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection. "From VIP access to world-class culinary festivals, and private wine tastings to bespoke itineraries, our advisors design extraordinary journeys that exceed expectations."

To book tickets for the SOBEWFF® Tribute Dinner, visit SOBEWFF Tribute Dinner 2025.

For more information about Global Travel Collection and to connect with a travel advisor to plan a remarkable travel experience or culinary journey, visit https://www.globaltravelcollection.com.

About Global Travel Collection

Global Travel Collection (GTC), part of Internova Travel Group, is the most influential collection of international luxury travel agencies. Approximately 1,700 GTC advisors are industry leaders in providing premium travel services to leisure travelers, corporate executives and the entertainment industry. GTC's combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveler clients.

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