During this time, they also operated prestigious brands like Pan American Holidays, Eastern Vacations, Continental Airlines Vacations, and Virgin Atlantic Vacations. In 1992, they acquired Empress Travel, the retail travel agency giant, and grew the company from 44 to 104 store locations in six years. In 1998, the Tolkins sold their portfolio of brands to American Express, but it wouldn't be long before the brothers would return to the travel industry with a renewed passion and vision.
On July 12, 2006, WTH more than doubled in size with the acquisition of National Leisure Group (NLG), the owner of CruiseOne, the largest home-based cruise franchise company in the United States. They also acquired Rooms.com, a powerful booking engine providing a worldwide selection of hotel accommodations.
Today, WTH provides products and services to meet the demands of every kind of traveler. All of the world-class brands in the WTH portfolio deliver higher levels of sales and service and will continue to grow as one company into broader horizons. By building strategic partnerships and providing customers with the skill and guidance of the most passionate, trusted experts in the travel industry, WTH offers leisure travelers a lifetime of remarkable vacation experiences. WTH was rated the 16th largest travel distributor in Travel Weekly's "Power List of 2007". Royal Caribbean International named WTH "Partner of the Year" - the cruise line's highest honor - in 2007.
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