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Denver, CO, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To wrap up a year marked by widespread change and industry challenges, Direct Travel, Inc.<\/u><\/a> is launching a community-driven initiative of celebration and renewed hope with its Holidays for Heroes giveaway. The contest will provide 10 winners with a pair of round-trip air tickets and accommodations for two at select resort properties throughout Mexico.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTraditionally, this is a time of year for both reflection as a company and giving back to those around us,\u201d said John Coffman, Chief Financial Officer at Direct Travel. \u201cEven with all of the disruption the travel industry has experienced in 2020, our team felt it was important to find a way to recognize the heroes that have given us all reasons for encouragement as we look to the holiday season and beyond to 2021.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Members of the travel community, as well as the public at large, are invited to share the contest with their networks and submit nominations for everyday heroes making a difference in the lives of their friends, family, co-workers, customers or patients. Nominees could be essential workers\u2014ranging from grocery store employees to elementary school teachers\u2014frontline professionals like doctors and nurses, or someone who has made an impact while facing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once entered, sharing the contest entry can earn the nominations additional entries by simply mentioning one of the following @directtravelinc, @directtravelvacations or @visiontravel_ca, plus including the hashtag #holidaysforheroes on each shared post.<\/p>\n

From the pool of nominees, winners will be drawn on Dec. 24. One grand prize winner and nine additional winners will be provided with round-trip airline tickets for two and lodging at the Fairmont Mayakoba, Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, Grand Fiesta Americana Quer\u00e9taro, Iberostar Selection Playa Mita, Iberostar Selection Cancun and select Hilton Hotels & Resorts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe partners that have provided accommodations for this campaign are top tier resort properties, and we value their partnership,\u201d said Gerard Bellino, Direct Travel\u2019s Executive Vice President of Leisure Travel. \u201cThey have stepped up to the plate to ensure that our winners are treated to a much-deserved experience of rest and relaxation in paradise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Holidays for Heroes builds on the success of Direct Travel\u2019s Flights for Heroes initiative<\/u><\/a>, which recognized medical professionals for their service with round-trip airfare. Those winners represented a diverse range of locations throughout the US and Canada, with destinations from Alberta to Arizona and New York to British Columbia.<\/p>\n

Both campaigns continue a tradition of initiatives Direct Travel has undertaken to give back to communities across North America. These include working with organizations like the Make-A-Wish\u00ae Foundation, American Cancer Society, The Adoption Exchange, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Feed My Starving Children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The nomination period closes December 23, at 11:59 p.m. PST and is open to residents of the United States and Canada. To nominate a hero, visit: dt.com\/HolidaysForHeroes<\/u><\/a> where you can also read the hero story submissions, vote on nominees and access the full contest rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Follow along with #HolidaysForHeroes on Facebook<\/u><\/a>, Twitter<\/u><\/a>, Instagram<\/u><\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n About Direct Travel<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Direct Travel, Inc. is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. The company has been providing travel management for over 40 years, working with clients to develop highly customized travel programs. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. Direct Travel has offices in over 90 locations across North America and the UK, and is currently ranked 9th on the Travel Weekly Power List. Direct Travel is also a prominent member of Virtuoso, the world\u2019s most prestigious luxury travel network. For more information about Direct Travel, please visit www.dt.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Direct Travel offers full-service performance improvement solutions, including meeting and event management, group incentive travel and individual recognition solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary Creative Group, Inc. For more information about Creative Group, please visit www.creativegroupinc.com<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Amanda Wesley\r\nDirect Travel\r\n225-439-8876\r\nawesley@dt.com\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Denver, CO, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To wrap up a year marked by widespread change and industry challenges, Direct Travel, Inc. is launching a community-driven initiative of celebration and renewed hope with its Holidays for Heroes giveaway. The contest will provide 10 winners with a pair of round-trip air tickets and accommodations for two at select resort properties throughout Mexico.\u00a0 \u201cTraditionally, this is a time of year for both reflection as a company and giving back to those around us,\u201d said John Coffman, Chief Financial Officer at Direct Travel. \u201cEven with all of the disruption the travel industry has experienced in 2020, our team felt it was important to find a way to recognize the heroes that have … <\/p>\n
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