In early November I traveled to Europe to meet with several close partners and colleagues. Each city I visited possessed wonderful energy that was amplified by the glow of holiday lights and decorations. It’s a beautiful time to be in Europe.
Pictured here is Edoardo Pallavicini on the left. We spent time walking through the private apartments of his Palace in Vienna which was built in 1784; his family traces its origins to the 11th century. With infectious enthusiasm, he shared many stories of his work to preserve this cherished home which is an important element of his family’s history.
I recalled being very nervous when I met Edoardo over fifteen years ago. I wondered, do I call him “Prince” or “Edoardo” or “Mr. Pallavicini?” We had a dream to use his Palace in Vienna for a special Viennese evening for our guests where we’d enjoy fine music and food in a location with a sense of place. Fortunately, Edoardo became a vested partner with Tauck, and we’ve entertained many thousands of guests at his home. What started with uncertainty has evolved into a special relationship that feels more friend than supplier. And this relationship – like so many around the world – is central to how Tauck thrives today.
One Global Family
More than any company I can think of, we have a very focused and unique approach to the “how” of our global business, particularly with our scale and scope in 70+ countries across all 7 continents. And it all comes down to people. We do not invest in physical assets and instead invest in relationships. Our culture enables this enormous web of interconnected people who come together in a way which creates a “win-win-win” between our guests, our partners, and Tauck. Central to this is our vision of One Global Family. The “Tauck family” goes well beyond Tauck family members. It includes our amazing team across our various offices, our global operations and the staff of Tauck Directors who come from more than 42 nations. And the concept goes farther to include our global web of partners and travel advisors, which number more than 2,000 different entities – from individual guides, to family businesses, to organizations ranging from very small to very large.
Where possible, we select partners who share our sense of purpose – enhancing lives through travel – and nurture long-term, respectful relationships. While products come and go…
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