Corporate International Travel and Tours (CITTI) has launched its sister company, CITTI Elite, which specialises in ultra-luxury travel itineraries.
Shan Dioquino David, CEO and president of both companies, said CITTI Elite offers a high level of service “designed for high net worth individuals from the Philippines who know that there is more to explore and to experience (at) an extraordinary destination”.
More travellers from the Philippines are keen to explore destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic (Photo: CITTI Elite)
There is demand from these “discerning travellers who prioritise unique and new experiences over mere destinations, convenience, luxury down to the smallest details, and seamless planning,” David told TTG Asia.
She also noted changes in the mindset of affluent travellers – they have become the most active travellers and have also included the younger generation.
David is currently training her daughter, Daniela David, to take over the operations of CITTI Elite which, while focusing on outbound, will also encompass inbound in the future.
She said CITTI Elite represents the Philippines luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Ponant, Scenic luxury cruise, and The Yacht of Ritz Carlton; luxury trains such as the Orient Express and Rovos Rail; and African camps like the Sanctuary Retreats and Safari Collections – these enable the travel agency to offer ultra-luxury expeditions that covers all seven continents.
Regarding luxury travel trends from the Philippines, David shared that the Polar region, Antarctica and the Arctic, are both emerging destinations. Based on last year’s market share, 44 per cent of the cruise market explored those two destinations.
Corporate International Travel and Tours (CITTI) has launched its sister company, CITTI Elite, which specialises in ultra-luxury travel itineraries.
Shan Dioquino David, CEO and president of both companies, said CITTI Elite offers a high level of service “designed for high net worth individuals from the Philippines who know that there is more to explore and to experience (at) an extraordinary destination”.
There is demand from these “discerning travellers who prioritise unique and new experiences over mere destinations, convenience, luxury down to the smallest details, and seamless planning,” David told TTG Asia.
She also noted changes in the mindset of affluent travellers – they have become the most active travellers and have also included the younger generation.
David is currently training her daughter, Daniela David, to take over the operations of CITTI Elite which, while focusing on outbound, will also encompass inbound in the future.
She said CITTI Elite represents the Philippines luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Ponant, Scenic luxury cruise, and The Yacht of Ritz Carlton; luxury trains such as the Orient Express and Rovos Rail; and African camps like the Sanctuary Retreats and Safari Collections – these enable the travel agency to offer ultra-luxury expeditions that covers all seven continents.
Regarding luxury travel trends from the Philippines, David shared that the Polar region, Antarctica and the Arctic, are both emerging destinations. Based on last year’s market share, 44 per cent of the cruise market explored those two destinations.