Global Artichoke Private Travel Membership

 

Global Artichoke Private Travel is a members' club for those who recognise the need for a personalised, professional touch in the organisation of their travel.

A travel PA.

In order to find the best solution on every occasion - the perfect hotel, villa or tailor-made itinerary - we do not sell anything we have not seen ourselves; and then we prefer to meet you, every now and then, to explain our suggestions and hear your thoughts. Our members know we know our destinations and know we know them.

HeadOfficeThroughout the year, we will be considering your travel needs and will send you ideas based on your likes and dislikes, to file away for a rainy day; or act upon there and then.

Global Artichoke Private Travel is used to handling the needs of members who spend over £50,000 (or $85,000) on travel each year, whether for work or pleasure.

As a fully paid up Private Travel club member, you pay a subscription for these services but you save more than this by buying at our industry rate.

There is complete transparency to every transaction and our unconditional guarantee of satisfaction - or your subscription back - removes any risk.



Tim Leggott has been travelling since university in London. Having worked for several established tour operators he launched his own company in 2003.

Global Artichoke Private Travel is the culmination of twenty years' travelling experience and enlightened conversations with doormen, hoteliers, villa owners and barmen on six continents. Global Artichoke has professionals in New York and the UK ready to look after members' every need.

Thanks to advances in communications technology you can reach Tim and his team wherever they are in the world and tap directly into their extensive knowledge and resource.


Knowledge

We will share with you the benefits of 'being on the inside' of the travel industry. You will be better informed and have expert advice on hand at all times.

Our knowledge of destinations and global network of contacts means we can best advise and arrange any travel plan, anywhere.

With our help, airports become easy and feet don't touch the ground between plane, chauffeur and destination. Our experience goes into ensuring that your travelling is a pleasure and your arrival a sensation.

Travel is about time as well as place.

Not only can we tell you how to get there and what is new but also when to go, what to do, where to be seen and what to avoid.

Making the most of your trip.

Application

The Private Travel Club is a small, exclusive group who recognise the benefit in retaining professionals to handle their travel needs.

Tell us about the places and experiences you have enjoyed and those in which you are interested. As you travel with us, we will quickly learn what you like.

Your travel will be under constant consideration, whether we are discussing specific plans or not. We dedicate all of our time to considering where you might like to go next.

We are constantly travelling and researching; staying in hotels and visiting houses and villas, climbing into tree houses, swimming along beaches, skiing between lodges and going on safari. We try the restaurants, look in at the bars, visit the sights and (occasionally!) dance in the clubs, so that we truly can tell you all about it.


Why we need Change

Current industry practice is fundamentally flawed and in need of revision

 

  • Commission offered by hotels can be as high as 40%, offered to the agent as inducement to book. A nearby hotel, offering less commission, may be a better destination for the client.
  • The most popular and fashionable hotels (especially in cities) need offer no commission at all and yet, on many occasions are often the best choice.
  • Short, low-key trips, provide insufficient commission to warrant an agent's work, making them non-commercial; yet this is where intelligent travel advice is most valuable.
  • Lengthy itineraries can earn large commissions, amounting to sums inconsistent with the amount of work done.
  • The system of hidden commissions and incentives is all too murky and susceptible to abuse.

Overall, the result can be bad advice. Occasionally over-priced.


The Global Artichoke Private Travel Solution.

  • The Global Artichoke Private Travel Club does not take commission. We do not need commission because our members pay an annual subscription.
  • We give the industry discounts to you.
  • The result is complete transparency to the booking process and confidence that the best advice has been given in every case.
  • Furthermore, a quarterly report will show how you have recouped your subscription in saved commissions over the year.

Report

The Club will issue a quarterly report showing all transactions, detailing gross and net costs. This account will track the savings you make at Global Artichoke's industry rate against published public rates for accommodation and services.

Not only will you be receiving the best advice and service in the industry but you will know exactly what that is costing you and what you are saving overall.

The costs will fall where they should lie and you will see clearly the value of the service you are receiving.

Guarantee

Global Artichoke focuses on providing value to its members.

To this end, we undertake unconditionally to refund the last year's membership subscription if, at any time, the client is less than delighted with our service - without having to give any reason.

The client is welcome thereafter to act on advice given by Global Artichoke without obligation. This guarantee demonstrates our commitment to service excellence and removes any risk a client may perceive in becoming a Private Travel Member.

The Global Artichoke Difference

Private Travel members have access to many services and privileges unavailable to others; our revolutionary pricing policy provides complete transparency and an absolute guarantee of satisfaction.


We are based in the UK and New York and like to meet you and catch up, every once in a while. Your time is precious and so it is important to discuss your travel properly so we can fully understand your requirements.

We will meet you wherever convenient to talk about trips gone by, how they went and where we can help in the future.

Our portfolio is only available to you

On-line, it can only be accessed by password and your individual login takes you to a 'My Messages' section on the website. This is where we can communicate privately, direct each other around the site and draw attention to on-line material.

Only you have our Telephone, Email and Postal Addresses and you can communicate with us in whichever way you prefer.



Revolutionising the Industry

Global Artichoke Private Travel Membership is revolutionising the travel industry.