Press Releases

Welcome to Global Connections, Inc. Press Room. Discover a wealth of information about Global Connections, Inc., its resorts, products and services.

If you’d like to feature Global Connections, Global Discovery Vacations, Vacation Quest, the Resorts or any other product or service Global Connections provides in your publication or media outlet, please contact Melanie Gring, Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Public Relations for information and imagery.

2020


October 19th, 2020
Global Connections’ Announces New Head Chef for Myla Rose Saloon at Lodge by The Blue

August 6, 2020
Global Connections, Inc. Receives 2020 Tripadvisor Award

April 22, 2020
When Your Give More, You Get More

2019


October 21, 2019
Corina Violette Joins Global Connections, Inc. as Director of Inventory Management

September 18, 2019
Global Discovery Vacations Members Win Annual Grand Prize

September 10, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. Expands Sales Network

September 4, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. Orlando Sales Office Celebrates Q2 Award Winners

August 29, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Global Travel Network Awards Grand Prize at Utah Art Festival

July 15, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Beso Del Sol Receives “Loved by Guests Award” Hotels.com Celebrates Exceptional Experiences

July 11, 2019
Global Connections Announces Annual “Shoot for the Stars” Twelfth Annual Member Engagement Contest Gives 12 Chances to Win

June 27, 2019
Global Connections, Inc.’s Full Service Travel Agency Announces Fourth Military Appreciation Cruise

June 18, 2019
Company Commits to Strengthen Professional and Personal Growth for Team Members

May 30, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. Receives Four TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awards

May 13, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Beso Del Sol Appreciates Guests and Shows It!

May 2, 2019
Global Connections’ Sea Shells Beach Club Ideal Family Destination

May 2, 2019
Global Connections Releases New Cabin Model at White Oak Lodge and Resort

April 4, 2019
Five Reasons to Book a Tour Vacation

 March 26, 2019
Global Connections, Inc. Strengthens Member Engagement and Retention with Social Media Promotions and Contests

 March 23, 2019
“Shoot for the Stars” Winners Announced by Global Connections

 March 18, 2019
Executive Promotions Announced by Global Connections, Inc.

 March 11, 2019
Global Connections(GCI) Honored by ARDA

 

2018


 December 13 , 2018
Global Connections Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week

 November 2, 2018
Utah Couple Wins Global Travel Network Grand Prize

 November 1, 2018
Number One Beach in USA is Home to Two Global Connections Resorts

 October 31, 2018
Global Connections’ Travel Agency Offers Exclusive VIP Yoga Cruise

 October 2, 2018
Global Connections ‘Company Enrichment’ Programs Support

 September 11, 2018
School Supplies Mean Success

 August 27, 2018
Global Connections’ Announces New Management for Myla Rose Saloon at Lodge by The Blue

 August 21, 2018
Global Connections’ Mariela Villa Chosen for Future Leader in Travel Event

 July, 25 2018
Global Connections Travel Agency Announces Design a Tour for Global Discovery Vacations Members

 June, 27 2018
Just for Grins

 June 2018
Leisure Benefits Make Global Connections More than a Travel Club

 June 14, 2018
Global Connections Doubles Down on Charity Golf Tournaments

 June 12, 2018
Global Connections, Inc. Resorts in TripAdvisor® Hall of Fame

 May 3, 2018
Ahead of the Curve: Global Connections Inc. Pioneers Short-Term Product for Vacation Ownership Industry

 May 2, 2018
Global Connections’ Offices Team Up for Make-a-Wish “Walk for Wishes”

 April 30, 2018
Global Connections Reveals Global Discovery Vacations Members Favorite Vacation Experiences

 April 30, 2018
The Caribbean Named Favorite Destination by Global Discovery Vacations’ Members

 April 19, 2018
Global Connections Travel Agency Announces VIP Tours

 April 3, 2018
Global Perks Plus Inspiring Loyalty with Employees, Members and Customers

 March 27, 2018
Global Connections(GCI) Honored with Six Finalist Awards

 March 20, 2018
Global Connections Inc. Gives Back to Local Kansas City Community

 March 15, 2018
Global Connections Announces Annual “Shoot for the Stars” Contest

 February 5, 2018
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Beso Del Sol Resort to Exhibit at Upcoming Bridal Show Beso Del Sol “The Venue” Will Offer Discounts to Attendees

 

2017


 December 21, 2017
Global Connections Travel Agency Holds Safari Night Event

 December 14, 2017
Global Connections Celebrates Employee Team Members with Appreciation Week

 December 6, 2017
Mumford and Sons Concert Proves Profitable for Colorado Couple

 December 4, 2017
Global Connections Owner Opens Pizza Parlor

 October 23, 2017
“Shoot for the Stars” Winners Announced by Global Connections

 October 26, 2017
Global Connections’ Lodge by The Blue Property Wins Another Award

 October 24, 2017
Global Connections’ Sea Shells Beach Club Wins Coveted White Glove Award

 September 6, 2017
Global Connections Expands Lodge by The Blue Property to Adjacent Wetlands

 August 29, 2017
Global Connections Inc. Congratulates Utah Sales Distributor on Anniversary

 July 25, 2017
Global Connections Travel Team Shares Advice at Building Better Moms Meetings

 July 13, 2017
Global Connections’ Committee of Awesomeness Continues Philanthropic Efforts

 July 12, 2017
Global Connections, Inc. Receives Six TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awards

 June 13, 2017
Six Ways to Keep Entertained Between Flights

 May 30, 2017
Global Connections Opens The Tree House at White Oak Lodge and Resort

 May 15, 2017
Global Connections Promotes Victoria Hoffman to Creative Director

 May 2, 2017
Global Connections Announces “Shoot for the Stars” Annual Contest Winners Will Be Selected from Travel Club Member Photo Entries

 April 11, 2017
Global Connections Announces Top Traveler Activity for 2017

 March 30, 2017
Global Connections Opens 2017 Vacation Activities Bracket Voting

 February 28, 2017
GTN Contest Winners 2017

 February 14, 2017
Global Connections Launches Travel Agency Website

 February 9, 2017
Global Connections(GCI) Honored with Four Finalist Awards

 February 8, 2017
Global Connections Announces a “LOVE-ly” Contest for Global Discovery Vacations Members

 January 5, 2017
Global Connections Opens Myla Rose Saloon at Lodge by The Blue

 

2016


 December 14, 2016
Global Connections Shares Global Discovery Vacations Members’ Favorite Road Trip Play Lists

 November 29, 2016
Global Discovery Vacations Announces 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Cruise

 November 22, 2016
Global Connections Introduces New Global Discovery Vacations App

 November 8, 2016
Global Connections Selects Nine Winners from 1000 Travel Club Member Photo Entries

 October 10, 2016
Global Connections Inc. Supports Kansas City Metropolitan Area First Responders

 September 26, 2016
Global Connections Inc. Holds Fundraising Activities for Louisiana Flood Victims

 September 8, 2016
Lake Tahoe Named Favorite Destination by Global Discovery Vacations’ Members

 August 22, 2016
Global Connections' Launches "A Place for Everyone"

 August 15, 2016
Global Connections’ Distributor Club Loco Gives a Boost to Teen Angels

 August 1, 2016
Having Too Much Fun! Always Something Happening at Global Connections Resorts

 July 28, 2016
Global Connections Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

 July 5, 2016
Global Connections names Nancy Russ to General Manager of Sea Shells Beach Club

 July 5, 2016
Global Connections, Inc. Launches "Coolest Customer" Contest

 May 23, 2016
Global Connections, Inc. Joins 4,000 Hotels and Resorts in Clean the World’s Efforts

 May 19, 2016
More Awards for Global Connections’ Sea Shells Beach Club

 April 21, 2016
Global Connections Inc. Introduces New Product

 April 11, 2016
Global Connections' Committee of Awesomeness Supports Philanthropic Causes Championed by Employees

 March 29, 2016
Global Connections, Inc.'s Lodge by The Blue Completes Major Interior Renovations

 March 23, 2016
Global Connections Makes Short List at ARDA Awards

 March 15, 2016
Global Discovery Vacations Honors Our Troops

 February 15, 2016
Global Connections' Distributor "Club Loco" in Expansion Mode

 February 10, 2016
KU Cancer Center Accepts Donation from Global Connections, Inc.

 January 28, 2016
Global Connections, Inc. Reports Exceptional Year

 January 13, 2016
Global Connections, Inc. Names Employee of the Year

 January 12, 2016
Global Connections Distribution Network Expands to Albany, New York

 January 6, 2016
Global Connections Distributor Club Loco Expands to Hilton Head

 

2015


 December 31, 2015
California State Fair Entry is a Winner for Travel Club Members

 December 14, 2015
Global Connections Reports Increase in Buying Service Participation

 December 8, 2015
Global Connections Inc. Gives Back to Local Kansas City Community

 December 1, 2015
Ahoy Thar' Matey! Global Discovery Vacations Adds New Group Cruises

 September 3, 2015
Bamboo Beach Club Rated as the Number One Small Inn on Clearwater Beach by TripAdvisor®

 August 20, 2015
Club Loco Added to Global Connections Distribution Network for Global Discovery Vacations

 July 30, 2015
Sea Shells Beach Club Accumulates More Prestigious Awards

 July 23, 2015
Global Connections' Gives 6 Lucky Families Their "Bucket List" Vacations

 July 13, 2015
Beso Del Sol Resort Receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

 July 6, 2015
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awarded To Global Connections' White Oak Lodge and Resort

 July 1, 2015
Sea Shells Beach Club Once Again Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

 June 23, 2015
Worldwide Vacation Network is New South Carolina Distributor of GCI's Global Discovery Vacations

 June 15, 2015
Dave Dawson, Global Connections' VP/Acquisitions and Development Wins C.A.R.E. Pinnacle Award

 June 6, 2015
How Cool is This? Global Discovery Vacations Members "Shoot for the Stars" and Win Big

 May 8, 2015
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Dunedin, Florida Resort Popular Destination For Events and Getaways

 April 30, 2015
Global Connections' VP Strategic Alliances and Public Relations Named ARDA Volunteer of the Year.

 April 1, 2015
All Around ARDA World with Global Connections, Inc.

 March 30, 2015
Global Connections, Inc.'s Skier's Edge Lodge is Rechristened Lodge By The Blue

 March 17, 2015
Bamboo Beach Club Signs Management Contract with Global Connections, Inc. (GCI)

 February 1, 2015
Global Connections' Utah Distributor Names Grand Prize Winners

 January 9, 2015
Global Connections, Inc. Adds Ski Resort to Its Growing Portfolio

 

2014


 December 18, 2014
White Oak Lodge and Resort Awarded with RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation Based on Guest Feedback

 December 1, 2014
Global Connections Launches New Web Site

 September 22, 2014
Global Connections Honored as the Best Travel Agency in North Myrtle Beach

 June 2, 2014
White Oak Lodge and Resort Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

 May 20, 2014
Sea Shells Beach Club Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

 May 19, 2014
Tom Lyons Receives Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award

 

2013


 October 9, 2013
Global Connections Names 2013 Shoot for the Stars Winners

 September 23, 2013
Global Vacatin Network Celebrates 15 Years with Global Connections

 May 23, 2013
Beso Del Sol Resort Earns 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

 May 23, 2013
Global Connections' Beso Del Sol Voted 2012 Best Boutique Resort

 May 7, 2013
Global Connections Wins Ardy Award at ARDA World 2013

 March 1, 2013
Global Connections' reveices ARDA finalist awards

 March 1, 2013
Global Connections' Sea Shells Beach Club receives ARDA finalist award

 

2012


 October 18, 2012
Global Connections' Daytona Beach Resort completes renovation

 July 24, 2012
Global Connections' Sea Shells Beach Club receives white glove award

 July 17, 2012
Global Connections' Beso Del Sol voted best boutique resort

 April 23, 2012
Global Connections' colorado distributor name grand prize winners

 January 3, 2012
White Oak Lodge and Resort Earns RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation

 

2011


 August 4, 2011
Global Connections Celebrates 15 Years of Continuous Growth

 July 6, 2011
Global Connections' Florida Resort Named Permanent Host for Blooming Kids Annual Fundraising Luau

 July 6, 2011
Beso Del Sol Resort Earns Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

 June 9, 2011
Global Connections' Daytona Beach Resort Hosts Earth Day Event

 June 2, 2011
Global Connections Promotes Kauffold to General Manager of Daytona Beach Resort

 February 4, 2011
Global President on ARDA 2011 Convention Panel

 January 31, 2011
Lesley Washburn Named 2010 Lyons Award Recipient

 

2010


 September 20, 2010
Global Connections' Dunedin Resort teams up with Baseball Team

 August 27, 2010
Global Connections' California Distributor Names Grand Prize Winners

 August 20, 2010
Dial An Exchange & Global Connections Partner to Service Gold Advantage Members

 August 17, 2010
Global Connections Florida Offices Raises Funds For Charity

 August 12, 2010
Global Connections Opens In Boston

 June 18, 2010
Global Connections Resort Employees Help Clean Daytona Beach

 June 18, 2010
Global Connections Launches Corporate Website

 May 25, 2010
Global Connections Names Karlin General Manager of Dunedin Resort

 May 12, 2010
Emily Ceruzzi Recieves C.A.R.E’s Top Award

 January 12, 2010
Global Connections Assumes Management and Rentals for Florida Property

 

2009


 October 2009
Global Connections Staff Raises Funds for Charity

 August 26, 2009
Global Connections Promotes Ceruzzi to General Manager of Daytona Resort

 July 17, 2009
Global Connections’ Myrtle Beach Management Team Receives Housekeeping Award

 January 13, 2009
Global Connections Expands its Network. Purchases New Office Building to Accommodate Growth