Monday, August 12, 2024 Four prominent Virtuoso travel agents recently enjoyed an exclusive familiarization tour of West Hollywood, courtesy of the West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board. The two-day event, held from August 7th to 9th, was meticulously curated by Paola Zevallos, the Australian trade representative for the West Hollywood Travel & Tourism Board, and Denis Zyuzin, West Hollywood’s senior director of business development. The agents were treated to a series of luxurious activities, fine dining experiences, and premium accommodations, showcasing West Hollywood as a top luxury destination.
The group, which included Melanie Evans from Evans & Turner Travel Associates, Becky Kent-Perchalla from Perchalla & Turner Travel Associates, Leonie Spencer, and Christine McKerrell from MTA Travel, stayed at the Pendry West Hollywood, a luxurious hotel that served as their home base while they explored the city. During their visit, the agents explored West Hollywood’s iconic areas, including the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Design District. They dined at some of the city’s premier establishments, such as 1 Hotel West Hollywood, Merois by Wolfgang Puck, The London West Hollywood, and The West Hollywood Edition.
Additionally, they experienced the culinary delights at Ladyhawk, a new addition to WeHo’s vibrant dining scene, located at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel. The group also had the opportunity to explore the boutique shops and showrooms in the Design Dist.