Concurrent Session II-b
- Reconsidering
Rail: Status of Train Travel in the Region
Tuesday, May 20 3:30pm
Ken Vranek
is the Vice President of Operations for GrandLuxe Rail
Journeys. GrandLuxe Rail Journeys, based
in Evergreen, Colorado,
specializes in long-distance trips in which travelers sleep in private
cabins
aboard the country’s premier, private passenger
train. Ken’s responsibilities include all on board
accommodations and activities for GrandLuxe passengers as well as all
off train
tours.
With 10 different four- to 12-day
itineraries offered throughout the United States
and Mexico,
including national parks and other popular destinations, a journey
aboard the GrandLuxe
Express is much more than a train trip.
Passengers experience the Golden Age of Rail on the elegant 21-car
train
appointed with vintage furnishings.
Guests dine on delicious, upscale cuisine in the Dining Car, relax in
the inviting Lounge Car, sleep in comfortable cabins, and enjoy
personal
service from their butlers, wait staff and tour guides.
Passengers also view stunning scenery as the
train winds through some of the nation’s rarely seen
countryside.
Ken started his career with
Marriott hotels and he has operated many fine hotel properties and
resorts. The 20+ years of hospitality
experience is what led Ken to GrandLuxe, and the opportunity to manage
the most
unique vacation experience in the
country.
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