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Gregory Edward
Member for 8 Years
Joined March 2016
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United States
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About me

I moved from Los Angeles to Lisbon Portugal in 1998, arriving just before the opening of the World Expo 1998. New to Portugal, my natural inquisitiveness and desire to immerse myself into Portugese life led to meeting the persons associated and responsible for the US Pavilion, which led to being asked to accompany their VIP guests while visiting Lisbon. This experience was the beginning of almost two decades of living in Portugal and the start my tourism career; first with the Four Seasons Hotel as tour guide, then a tour leader and for more than 15 years a travel agency owner.

Living overseas in Portugal was the best experience imaginable. Learning a new language, experiencing a culture different than my own and the incredible relationships I´ve been fortunate to have made have been instrumental in allowing my growth, both personally and professionally, and have been essential for my success in the travel business. What began as a hobby became an enriching experience that soon encompassed both Spain and Portugal, here we've continued to offer Private Travel for guests from around the world looking for exclusive and Private Travel services.

My clients have ranged from CEO´s of international corporations, a former President of American Express Travel to individual travelers, families and small groups. I am proud that by delivering the best guest experience possible in providing sophisticated, high quality tours and vacations throughout the years many have continued to use my services in arranging their travel arrangements to Portugal and Spain.

In December 2015, in search of new challenges (after 18 years of successfully operating a travel agency in Portugal) I've returned to the USA; based in Colorad, where I will continue to arrange bespoke tours to Portugal and Spain.

Why did you join the community?

I find your organization interesting and feel being connected to fellow travel professionals through your platform would be beneficial for my work.

What is your favorite travel destination?

Portugal and Spain

Where do you dream of traveling to?

Thailand, Japan, Miramar

What was your first travel job?

Tour Guide

Three words that describe why we should travel?

explore, appreciate and learn from other cultures

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