May 21, 2024 – Liberty Travel (https://www.libertytravel.com/), a leading travel agency that has provided personalized travel experiences for almost 75 years, is thrilled to announce that dozens of its top Travel Consultants have been honored as members of The 1000 Club, which was recently acquired by Jerne (https://www.jerne.com/).
To receive this honor, top performing Travel Consultants had to achieve actualized sales totaling $1.5 million or more, earning them a place among the travel industry elite.
Achieving membership in The 1000 Club is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and exceptional service demonstrated by these individuals in providing unforgettable travel experiences to their clients.
Top Liberty Travel consultants who earned this prestigious honor are Trudy Lagerman, Jaime Vradenburg, Diane Tortorelli, Stephanie Strycharz, Jacqueline Panza, Julie Reilly, Tanya Economou, Catherine Carpentieri-Gallo, Deborah Anfuso, Debra Kalsmith-Sternberg, Lisa Siubis, Jenine Williams, Ivy Smith, Lindsay Williams, Melissa Tamburo-Ramirez, Carol Butto, Jennifer Melchiorre, Nicole Joyce, Lindsay Wellington, Lyndsay Roach, Susan Leicht, Jesse Reason, Janet McLaughlin, Linda Rudolph, Hatzel Iraheta Santa, Karen Millward, Nazli Ilie, Lisa O’Malley, Ashley Gardner, Jeannie Boyce-Dimiceli, Janessa Weinberg, Dorothy Sheehan, and Janelle Fetrow.
Christina Inglezakis, Vice President of Sales & Operations for Liberty Travel, said of this recognition: “I am proud and honored that so many of our consultants have been accepted and recognized globally as top advisors in The 1000 Club. I have always known that Liberty Travel employs the highest number of top advisors in the industry. Their industry years of experience, premium service, and knowledge of destinations are some of the top reasons they maintain the highest number of repeat customers.”
Nikki Joyce, a top consultant named to The 1000 Club, shared her excitement upon receiving the prestigious honor: “When I received the email that I had been named as one of the top 1000, I was shocked! Being named as one of these consultants representing Liberty Travel really brought my career here full circle. In 2023, I finally accomplished earning a spot at our Global Gathering, proving that hard work and perseverance pays off. I continue to look forward to my journey with Liberty Travel and making customers’ vacation dreams a reality.”
Debra Kalsmith-Sternberg said of her recognition: “I am extremely honored to be chosen as part of The 1000. After almost 38 years in the industry, I feel that I am truly blessed. I have amazing customers, I have made lifelong friends, and I have seen the world. In what other industry is anyone able to do this?”
For Jacqueline Panza, this recognition is a testament to her best year as a consultant. “I am so honored and excited to be selected into this year’s 1000 Club! My 11 years at Liberty Travel have been an incredible learning experience in many ways, and it feels so rewarding to be recognized for the hard work and care put into each and every trip. 2023 was my most successful year yet in sales and I hope to continue this into the new year. I love matching guests with the best destination for them and their loved ones, and hope to expand my knowledge of new destinations in the coming years.”
Tim Morgan, Co-Founder of The 1000, said of Liberty Travel’s success this past year, “We are thrilled to welcome more than 30 members of Liberty Travel and Flight Centre to The 1000. Many of these advisors greatly exceeded the $1.5 million minimum annual sales threshold required to become a member which speaks to their focused work and dedication to their craft.”