Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Exito Travel ## Posts - [Blog](https://exitotravel.com/blog/) - [Look for the Helpers](https://exitotravel.com/look-for-the-helpers/) - "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’"-- Fred McNeely Rogers / Television Host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood As we navigate these uncertain times, the folksy wisdom of Mister Roger rings as true - [Sandbags & Solidarity](https://exitotravel.com/travel-in-a-time-of-corona-stories-from-the-field/) - For nearly a week now, my family and I, currently on lockdown far from home in Lima, Peru, have followed a daily ritual. At 8pm sharp, we go to our balcony window to clap hard, as if we were coaxing the Rolling Stones or Billie Eilish for a concert encore. We’re joined by what sounds - [Costa Rica eliminate coronavirus test requirement for tourists](https://exitotravel.com/costa-rica-eliminate-coronavirus-test-requirement-for-tourists/) - Beginning on October 26, arriving visitors will no longer need to show proof of a negative PCR coronavirus test result.Read the Full Article in this link: https://ticotimes.net/2020/10/22/costa-rica-to-eliminate-coronavirus-test-requirement-for-tourists - [We are happy to announce starting November 2nd LATAM will be flying again from LAX, MIA, NYC to Perú.](https://exitotravel.com/we-are-happy-to-announce-starting-november-2nd-latam-will-be-flying-again-from-lax-mia-nyc-to-peru/) - Complete the “Declaración Jurada de Compromiso para comunicar a la Autoridad de Salud” form online within 72 hours prior the scheduled flight.Passengers must present in the country of origin and in Perú the generated QR code from the online form, it could be presented both digital and printed.Traditional surgical face masks are the only ones - [United Airlines Adds New Routes](https://exitotravel.com/united-airlines-adds-new-routes/) - United Airlines is significantly expanding its winter international schedule, introducing eight new routes and adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America.In January, United will begin new nonstop service between Liberia, Costa Rica and both Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new flights are subject to government approval.To read the full - [Cuba Sanitary Fee / American Airlines](https://exitotravel.com/cuba-sanitary-fee-american-airlines/) - Travel to Cuba on American Airlines Effective December 1, 2020, the Government of Cuba will charge entering travelers a Sanitary Tax related to public health. The tax is set at $30.00 (thirty US dollars) per traveler. Before departing for Cuba, payment must be made at Cuba Travel Services, located in the Miami International Airport. - [Clean Commitment / American Airlines](https://exitotravel.com/clean-commitment-american-airlines/) - Waiving change fee for future flights. All domestic and short haul including Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada.And also, eliminating change fee for Long Haul international flights and Basic Economy if they are purchased by the end of 2020.Like all other airlines you may need to pay the difference.If your new flight is more expensive but - [Preflight COVID-19 Testing / American Airlines](https://exitotravel.com/preflight-covid-19-testing-2/) - American Airlines and their new partners: LetsGetChecked and CareNow. Making it more convenient to travelResuming flights to Hawaii, the Caribbean and select international markets, American Airlines prioritizes traveler safety and peace of mind. That’s why they are partnering with LetsGetChecked and CareNow, plus several international governments, to offer convenient options for preflight COVID-19 testing.3 - [Travel Restrictions](https://exitotravel.com/travel-restrictions-2/) - Travel restrictions are constantly changing. Here are a few resources that our team has found useful to check for the latest information: Travel.State.Gov: Worldwide activity for US citizens to learn about travel advisories affecting their travel destinations abroad.IATA TravelCentre: We highly recommend this tool for all agents and passengers even in non-Covid times to check transits - [Reminder: Chile and Peru are now open for International Travelers!](https://exitotravel.com/reminder-chile-and-peru-are-now-open-for-international-travelers/) - CHILE Updated 19 November 2020 Borders are open for international travelers (leisure and business) from 23 November 2020.The only permitted point of entry is Santiago Airport (SCL – Arturo Merino Benitez) – Land border crossings between Chile and Argentina or Bolivia are suspended until further notice.Travel insurance that covers COVID-19 issues is mandatory.PCR test:Passengers must present a negative RT-PCR test - [Reflecting Back & Flying Forward](https://exitotravel.com/reflecting-back-flying-forward/) - Two Years of Carbon Neutral Flights with Exito Planet CareWith travel booming again, it’s easy to forget about the mind shifts and mindful intentions thatcame alongside the soul searching many of us went through as we struggled to emerge fromthe COVID crisis.That’s why it’s important to reflect on and celebrate the clarity of purpose that - [Reflecting Back & Flying Forward](https://exitotravel.com/reflecting-back-flying-forward-2/) - Two Years of Carbon Neutral Flights with Exito Planet Care With travel booming again, it’s easy to forget about the mind shifts and mindful intentions that came alongside the soul searching many of us went through as we struggled to emerge from the COVID crisis. That’s why it’s important to reflect on and celebrate the - [Making Flights a Force for Good](https://exitotravel.com/making-flights-a-force-for-good/) - Exito Impact Accelerator: Making Flights a Force for Good Exito is proud to have embarked on a new stage of our sustainability journey in 2023. In partnership with the groundbreaking PBS docuseries The Food Principle, Exito created the Impact Accelerator, an annual grant of round trip flights to accelerate the work of grassroots nonprofits making - [ASSESSING EXITO’S CLIMATE ACTION](https://exitotravel.com/assessing-exitos-climate-action/) - Three Years Into Our Planet Care Pledge and Sustainability Journey Three years after making a groundbreaking pledge to take climate action, voluntarily and at our own expense, by offsetting our direct travelers’ flight CO2 emissions via payments to the climate impact portfolio of Sustainable Travel International, we thought the moment was ripe to assess our ## Pages - [Home](https://exitotravel.com/) - Navigating The New Age of Global Connection Exito believes travel is essential and transformative.We understand flights are the first step to a journey of discovery and should be inspired by and tailored to each traveler. Through innovation, integrity, and unmatched expertise, we aim to honor the passion of our people, the stories of our partners, - [Ponant Affinity Cruises](https://exitotravel.com/ponant-affinity-cruises/) - Flight Quote Request Form Cruise program Washington & Lee University: Exploring Southern France & the Italian Riviera by Sea, September 21 – October 1, 2026 Lewis & Clark College : From Revolution to Reflection: America’s 250th by Sea - October 6 - 13, 2026 World Affairs Council of Philadelphia : America's 250th by Sea: A - [Meet Our Team](https://exitotravel.com/meet-our-team/) - Meet Our Team all Senior Leadership Full Service Air Desk Consolidator Team Group Reservations Operations Client Services & emergency Support Accounting Auditing & Ticketing Business Development Technology Tucson, AZ Bio × Tucson, AZ Colorado native Todd Jones graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder (after studying for a few years in Germany) with a Bachelor's - [Traveler Resources](https://exitotravel.com/traveler-resources/) - resources Connections How much time should I allow for connections? For many international trips, making a connection in a hub city is necessary to reach an international destination. As each airport has a different layout, baggage track, and customs/immigration protocol, the recommended connecting times can vary considerably. Moreover, the preferences for each individual traveler also - [Partners](https://exitotravel.com/partners/) - Partners Exito provides a turnkey air solution for companies that design or operate trips, alongside organizations that serve as ambassadors for responsible tourism. In addition to our unmatched flight expertise, partners value our ability to act as a virtual extension of their own team, keeping everyone apprised of confirmations, changes or cancellations, and advocating on their behalf with the airlines. Our knowledge - [Travelers](https://exitotravel.com/travelers/) - Travelers Exito has a team of seasoned ‘air whisperers’ at your disposal, all ready to get to work on your behalf. As airfare specialists for 25 years, we possess unmatched expertise and experience. Have a complicated itinerary? Throw it at us! Looking to build an around the world trip? No problem! Need internal flights in - [HMI](https://exitotravel.com/hmi/) - High Mountain Institute Flight Form Traveler's Passport Name Traveler's Date of Birth Contact Phone Number Email Address Departure Airport Return Airport Program Name S-Traverse S-Trek Notes Submit - [Partner support](https://exitotravel.com/partner_support/) - Paycheck Protection and Employee Retention for US Travel Companies Watch this free 20-minute online seminar to gain personal insight from Todd Jones, Founder and CEO of Exito Travel, on how it may be possible to allocate payroll amounts in a way that both ERTC funds and PPP forgiveness can be simultaneously maximized. We are not - [Martin Luther College](https://exitotravel.com/martin-luther-college/) - Flight Form Traveler's Passport Name Traveler's Date of Birth Contact Phone Number Email Address Departure Airport Return Airport Notes Submit - [iWorld](https://exitotravel.com/iworld/) - Flight Quote Request Form Name Phone Email Trip Details Please tell us any additional information about your intended travel plans, i.e., preferred arrival and departure dates, additional flights, preferred airlines, etc. Send - [Baboo](https://exitotravel.com/baboo/) - Flight Quote Request Form Name Phone Email Trip Details Please tell us any additional information about your intended travel plans, i.e., preferred arrival and departure dates, additional flights, preferred airlines, etc. Send - [Moondance](https://exitotravel.com/moondance/) - Flight Quote Request Form Parent Name Parent Phone Parent Email Passenger Name Trip Details Date of Birth Home Airport Arrival Airport International program 2026 Albania, Montenegro + Greece 1 Albania, Montenegro + Greece 2 Albania, Montenegro + Greece 3 Belize 1 Belize 2 Belize 3 Japan 1 Japan 2 Japan 3 Kilimanjaro 1 Kilimanjaro 2 - [Connect](https://exitotravel.com/connect/) - Connect We’re happy to connect! Please call to speak with one of Exito’s team members at 1 (800) 655-4053 or if you prefer, send us a short note via the form below. Name Email Please confirm email Phone Message Send - [Groups](https://exitotravel.com/groups/) - Groups Airlines continually change and modify their policies for groups, and the requirements for communicating, receiving and revising information, as well as managing payments is a complex undertaking. We persistently work toward developing our relationships with airline professionals so that we can be efficient and informed on behalf of our clients. We understand that the - [Experience Plus](https://exitotravel.com/experience-plus/) - Flight Quote Request Form Name Phone Email TSA Information Trip Details Tour April 12 – Bike Across Portugal Plus! the Coast April 12 – Bike Across Portugal May 2 – Best of Provence Plus! the Luberon and Aix-enpProvence May 2 - Best pf Provence May 9 – Grand Cycling Tour of Andalucía May 9 – - [Agencies](https://exitotravel.com/agencies/) - Agencies Airfare is often an afterthought, but it is our experience that access to the right vendors and products can allow travel agents the ability to improve the overall experience for their clients, as well as providing more control over the costs and convenience of each trip. The relationships we have built with airlines is - [Sustainability](https://exitotravel.com/sustainability/) - sustainability We strive to be the world’s most sustainable flight specialist and a beacon of positive change for our sector. At Exito, sustainability is a mindset woven through every facet of our work. We understand true sustainability is an ongoing journey that requires continuous action, education, evaluation, communication, and collaboration. Pillars & Milestones EXITO PLANET - [Our Story](https://exitotravel.com/our-story/) - Our Story Who We Are At our core, we are enthusiastic explorers ourselves who want to bring about positive change in our industry to benefit fellow advisors like us, businesses that share our values, and to above all encourage travelers to respect the places and people they encounter along the way. We thrive on being - [bio_seniorleadership](https://exitotravel.com/bio_seniorleadership/) - Senior Leadership Tab #1 Tab #2 Tab #3 Skopje, Macedonia. Bio × Skopje, Macedonia. Igor Andonov is currently serving as the Assistant Manager of Exito’s Retail team of Flight Specialists, and he joined the team in 2022. Igor's passion for travel stems from the opportunity it provides to meet new people and explore the world. - [bio_ticketing](https://exitotravel.com/bio_ticketing/) - Auditing & Ticketing Team Rainee Teneyck Rainee TeneyckAuditing & Ticketing rainee@exitotravel.com Rainee Teneyck, as the Vice President for Technology Systems Integration at Exito Travel since 2010, brings a unique blend of technological expertise and a lifelong fascination with the travel industry to her role. Growing up in Phoenix, AZ, and speaking English, Rainee’s journey into - [bio_techteam](https://exitotravel.com/bio_techteam/) - Tech Team Luis Alvarado Fabian Cordoba Software Developer fabian@exitotravel.com Fabian Cordoba is a dedicated Software Developer in the IT department at Exito Travel since August 2023 . Hailing from Costa Rica, Fabian is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to engage seamlessly in the company’s diverse tech environment. His passion for technology is - [bio_retail](https://exitotravel.com/bio_retail/) - Full Service Air Desk Steven Soto Steven Soto Retail Team steven@exitotravel.com Steven Soto serves as the Senior Director of Retail & Affiliate Sales at Exito Travel, a role he has excelled since 2008. Born in the United States with roots in Costa Rica, Steven is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, which enables - [bio_operations](https://exitotravel.com/bio_operations/) - Operations Jean Carlo Nuñez Jean Carlo Nuñez Operations jeancarlo@exitotravel.com Jean Carlo Nunez Bolanos has been a part of the company in since 2018. Hailing from Costa Rica and fluent in Spanish and English, his passion for exploring new destinations and cultures has driven him to places like Barcelona and Prague. Jean Carlo is looking forward - [bio_groups](https://exitotravel.com/bio_groups/) - Group Reservations Tiffanie Smith Tiffanie Smith Group Reservations tiffanie@exitotravel.com Tiffanie Smith has been a pivotal part of Exito Travel’s Group Department since 2022, showcasing her leadership and expertise in creating memorable group travel experiences. Her journey into the travel industry is inspired by her mother, who worked for Republic Airlines, ingraining a deep-seated passion for - [bio_consolidator](https://exitotravel.com/bio_consolidator/) - Consolidator Team Vivi Rivera Vividia Rivera Consolidator Team vivi@exitotravel.com Togrua West Anational Busine by America West Adminisiness. He first w travel. His travel industry experiencith a Bachelor’s in Businion in Ina Bachelor’s in Business Adminirting team consistirked foachelor’s in Bnternatioss. He first worked for a student travel agency, followed bessstration in Inter a student travel agency, followednal Busity of - [bio_clientservices](https://exitotravel.com/bio_clientservices/) - Client Services & Emergency Support Jenn Amolong Jenn Amolong Client Services Team jennifer@exitotravel.com Jenn Amolong serves as an Emergency Support Agent, a role she has filled with dedication since 2022. Her passion for travel and exploration is deeply rooted, inspired by her grandmother’s influence, which has instilled in her a profound appreciation for discovering new - [bio_accounting](https://exitotravel.com/bio_accounting/) - Accounting Michelle Sippel Michelle Sippel Director of Accounting michelle@exitotravel.com Togrua West Anational Busine by America West Adminisiness. He first w travel. His travel industry experiencith a Bachelor’s in Businion in Ina Bachelor’s in Business Adminirting team consistirked foachelor’s in Bnternatioss. He first worked for a student travel agency, followed bessstration in Inter a student travel agency, followednal Busity of - [bio_bizdev](https://exitotravel.com/bio_bizdev/) - Business Development Camila Duarte Lucas StuderSenior Director Business Developmentlucas@exitotravel.comLucas Studer is currently serving as the Senior Director on Exito’s Business Development Team. He joined Exito in 2008 as an International Flight Specialist, and has worked in Group Sales and Account Management, in addition to lending a hand or an idea wherever needed. He feels very - [bio_main](https://exitotravel.com/bio_main/) - Accounting Michelle Sippel Michelle Sippel Director of Accounting michelle@exitotravel.com Togrua West Anational Busine by America West Adminisiness. He first w travel. His travel industry experiencith a Bachelor’s in Businion in Ina Bachelor’s in Business Adminirting team consistirked foachelor’s in Bnternatioss. He first worked for a student travel agency, followed bessstration in Inter a student travel agency, followednal Busity of - [BSchool Travel](https://exitotravel.com/bschool-travel/) - Flight Quote Request Form name phone email TSA Information Trip Details Select a Lab GO-Lab ASEAN-Lab Ops-Lab USA-Lab GO-Lab Program Germany India Uganda (alt Tanzania) Botswana NY, Grenada (alt Trinidad or Antigua) Miami (virtual: Israel) Taiwan Shanghai China Singapore ASEAN Program Thailand Philippines Singapore Indonesia Vietnam OPS Program Seattle, WA Jacksonville, FL Melbourne, FL Newark, - [Job Application PH](https://exitotravel.com/job-application-ph/) - Job Application Form Customer Support Team Member Full Name Email Address Agency Experience Please tell us about your experience working in a travel agency. Have you worked directly with customers? Did you interact with them via phone, email, or chat? Have you created new air itineraries for clients, comparing and presenting different options? What methods - [Job Application](https://exitotravel.com/job-application/) - Job Application Form Customer Support Team Lead Full Name Email Address Agency Experience Please tell us about your experience working in a travel agency. Have you worked directly with customers? Did you interact with them via phone, email, or chat? Have you created new air itineraries for clients, comparing and presenting different options? What methods - [Resources](https://exitotravel.com/resources/) - [Exito Planet Care](https://exitotravel.com/exito-planet-care/) - Planet Care Pledge Exito believes travel is essential and transformative. It is also true that travel emits heat-trapping CO2 that contributes to climate change.While we believe the benefits of travel — to educate, inspire, conserve and connect — vastly outweigh the negative impacts, we have committed to taking concrete steps to minimize our travelers’ flight - [Test Page](https://exitotravel.com/test-page/) - [Planet Care FAQ](https://exitotravel.com/planet_care_faq/) - Planet Care FAQ​ Q: How are CO2 emissions from travelers’ flights measured? A: We use Grasp Technologies to measure CO2 flight emissions from Exito’s travelers. The Grasp CO2 calculation is modeled after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) methodology. Further measurement details can be found here. Q: With what CO2 offsetting organization does Exito partner?A: We partner - [Why](https://exitotravel.com/why/) - Are you the kind of person who sees their time as valuable, who wants to have a stress-free vacation and not sweat the planning? Exito is here to help! As the premier flight agency for global travelers, we are here to bring the personal touch back to airfare, to hand-select the best airlines, routes, and seat assignments for your - [Exito ATWS 2021](https://exitotravel.com/exito-atws-2021/) - IN CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR MATT GOULDING - [unsubscribe](https://exitotravel.com/unsubscribe/) - Your email has been removed from our mailing list. Thank you. {unsubscription_confirm_url} - [Newsletter](https://exitotravel.com/newsletter/) - Sign up for exclusive travel tips, announcements and offers. [newsletter] - [What to do if I have an Emergency](https://exitotravel.com/emergency_faq/) - What to do if I have an Emergency Can Exito help if I run into a problem during the trip?What constitutes a trip emergency? What is not considered a trip emergency? Who should I contact first in the event of an emergency?How should I prepare for emergencies?How do I get a hold of Exito in the event - [Overbooking](https://exitotravel.com/overbooking/) - Overbooking What is overbooking?Why do airlines do this?How can I decrease the likelihood of getting bumped?What happens if I am bumped from a flight?How can Exito help? What is overbooking?Overbooking is a legal (arguably unscrupulous) industry practice where an airline will sell more seats on a flight than are available. On average 40,000 – 50,000 - [Seat FAQs](https://exitotravel.com/seat_faqs/) - Seat FAQs Why do some airlines charge for seats?What seats do airlines typically restrict?How much do seat assignments cost?I have seat preferences. What can Exito do for me?Can I assign emergency exit or bulkhead seats?Our seats have been assigned. Are they guaranteed?What role does frequent flyer status play in assigning seats?I’d like to review a - [Traveling NEWS](https://exitotravel.com/traveling-news/) - Stay Informed! ASSESSING EXITO’S CLIMATE ACTION February 6, 2024 No Comments Three Years Into Our Planet Care Pledge and Sustainability Journey Three years after making a groundbreaking pledge to take climate action, voluntarily and at our Read More » Making Flights a Force for Good June 27, 2023 No Comments Exito Impact Accelerator: Making Flights - [Careers](https://exitotravel.com/careers/) - We are always searching for passionate travelers – turned flight specialists. Our outgoing team of creative problem solvers, tech enthusiasts and curious adventure seekers is on the lookout for new people to join us. 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