Q: Well, who's behind this dreamy contest?
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| A: MyDestination and its partners Hotels.com, Travelex, and Viator. |
MyDestination has already provided most of the relevant information for this article. I have cloned it with my handy dandy copy Ctrl+C shortcut and pasted it here (Ctrl+V) along with information provided on the sites of the other BBB sponsors. I invite you to get crazy with learning.
MyDestination
Locally Informed, globally inspired
My Destination is a global travel resource that is powered by a diverse community of hundreds of local experts. Passionate about providing the best value for money, we work closely with the global partners whilst supporting local businesses. As a result, we make travel experiences inspired, more enriched, and quite simply, better.Handmade by My Destination
Our local experts are on the ground and personally experience what each of our destinations has to offer. Armed with this unrivalled local knowledge our local experts produce comprehensive information in the form of travel articles, local tips, guides, reviews, videos and panoramic virtual tours. We are hands-on to deliver hand-made for our users.We began in 2006, picked up numerous awards along the way, and today count over one hundred destination offices worldwide, including the hustle and bustle of London where our management team is headquartered.
THE MYDESTINATION CORPORATE TEAM,
YES, I know you exist and I know that you had to sit through some pretty intense boardroom meetings to make this contest an opportunity for me. I've read your bios and here is a smattering of my thoughts, responses, & dorky commentary.
Nick Waller, I used to sell candy on the school bus in middle school. I was making a beautiful profit. But then, a diabetic young man on the bus (one of my best customers, actually) threatened to rat me out to the principal. I was too young to realize that he was crushing my entrepreneurial bud. It was a sad day...
Other thoughts include: What sports would we bond over? (Rumor has it that) colleges here will give you full ride college scholarships to school if you are athletically gifted...!
James Street, I've not yet been to London, I doubt I've met your family or friends, but I do love skiing! Traveling and school are right up my alley.
Kirsty Content, I LOVE RUNNING and that blood-pumping feeling it gives you. And I LOVE TRAVELING. When I read your profile I feel like I am online shopping for a best friend.
Alex Franchise, I need you to take me on a double date with technology. You bring a laptop, I'll bring a cell phone. We'll start with the basics. Technology and I have a love-hate relationship. Tech requires a great deal of balance. The relationship requires careful incorporation, so as not to lose sight over the life whirling around you. We could also bond over the wearing of random objects (snorkel?) and the resulting embarrassment of those we love. Dogs are great! Woof woof. Hooray for stream of conscious writing.
Lee Multimedia, the first thing I noticed was your bio photo and your hair, or lack thereof. It is brilliant and suits you very well. I read your profile and little imaginary flashes go off around the words. You can help teach me to make awesome videos? Oh, glorious day! Let the learning please begin.
Miles Production, I feel like I have known you in another life. "As the father of two young children, Miles isn't allowed any outside interests." BEST BIO LINE EVER. Kudos, sir.
John Design, what is Marbella like? South Africa? Your glasses and smile and bio photo overall make me want to invite you out to grab a cup of coffee and discuss philosophically abstract concepts. What Sierra Nevada do you snowboard in??? California's? And I would love to hear more about your motorbiking. My mom's a motorcyclist. I would love to learn. Once met a man on an airplane who explained to me that you'd never see a motorcycle parked in front of a therapist's office. "Who needs a shrink when you've got a bike and the open road?"
Carl Product Development, "Korean-born Carl was running amok in kindergarten and primary school in Buenos Aires before the city became a fashionable destination for steak hungry tourists and side stepping tango lovers. In Australia he discovered the East Coast, began high school, completed university with degrees in Commerce and in Electronic Arts, but before you could ask ‘where the bloody hell are you?’ he landed in London where he still finds himself and unable to comprehend the chip butty." Talking to you, sir, would be an honor and an around-the-world-trip rolled into one. I sense that I could learn a great deal from you and that you could share some truly brilliant travel photography. I love seeing truly brilliant travel photography.
Adrian Search & Social, you look quite sad in your photo. Then I read, "He’s a keen skier, a scuba diver and motorcyclist," and I knew you were a happy man.
Nick Graphics, Graphics... I wonder what the cartoon character version of you would look like...
Anna-Lucy Social Media Manager, fo-toe-jen-ick! Teach me to love social networking?
Mark CTO, I only have to glance at your photo to be instilled with a sense that you possess a great deal of knowledge that I do not. You strike me as the kind of guy that I would really listen to.
Fin.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And then I looked at the GLOBAL NETWORK...
.......................IT'S HUGE.
Sanity, you appreciate all that these (global network) local experts bring to MyDestination and you will leave your recognition at that.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Baaahhh-ck to cloning information from the sites of partners so that is all here for you to soak up.
For more "About Us" information visit: this link!
In 1976, Lloyd Dorfman opened our first Bureau de Change on Southampton Row, London. He is now the Chairman of the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist. We trade in over 80 currencies and do business in over 50 countries.
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
In 1976, Lloyd Dorfman opened our first Bureau de Change on Southampton Row, London. He is now the Chairman of the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist. We trade in over 80 currencies and do business in over 50 countries.
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
In 1976, Lloyd Dorfman opened our first Bureau de Change on Southampton Row, London. He is now the Chairman of the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist. We trade in over 80 currencies and do business in over 50 countries.
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
Our customers can find us online and in over 1,300 stores, including all the major airports. We have over 1,100 ATMs around the world. We also take care of foreign currency services for partners including banks, supermarkets and travel agencies, extending our reach to over 100 countries and 20,000 locations.
We continue to grow our geographic reach, both organically and through targeted acquisitions in growth markets. Recent acquisitions include FX Africa in South Africa and Grupo Confidence, the largest consumer foreign exchange specialist in Brazil.
Our goals and vision
These are what we strive for every day
Meet our leaders
Get to know the people who are shaping Travelex's future
Explore our story
Discover the history of Travelex
See our sponsorship
We support local communities and sponsor sport and culture
- See more at: http://www.travelex-corporate.com/EN/About_Us/#sthash.lTYeWKzN.dpuf
For more "About Us" information visit: this link!
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