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VIRTUOSO FEATURED ON NEW TRAVEL CHANNEL SHOW, JET SET TUNE IN SUNDAY, MAY 13th at 10PM ET/PT
Host Philip Levine Travels the Globe with the Hottest, Hippest People in the World and Discovers Their Secrets to Living the Good Life
New York, NY (May 10, 2007) – Wild nightlife…beautiful people...incredible mansions…amazing restaurants…five star hotels...luxury yachts…welcome to the life of a Jet Setter! Travel Channel’s new show Jet Set, premiering Sunday, May 13 at 10pm ET/PT, takes viewers along for the ride into a world of unlimited power, money, fame – and extreme adventure. The hour-long show, created by host and avid travel enthusiast Philip Levine, centers around unforgettable insights from the smartest, richest and most famous movers and shakers today. Levine teamed with Reveille (“The Office,” “Ugly Betty,” “The Biggest Loser”) and Dalaklis McKeown Entertainment (DME) to produce Jet Set, where celebrities and entrepreneurs share the secrets of their success and give Levine an inside look at how they live, work, play and dream BIG!
To travel like a Jet Setter, you have to know who to call, which is why Jet Set contacted luxury travel organization Virtuoso to assist with creating the trip featured in the series debut. Through Virtuoso, Jet Set secured international flights and five-star hotel accommodations during an otherwise sold-out season. Look for Virtuoso preferred suppliers in the show, including the Palacio Duhau, a Park Hyatt property, and SeaDream Yacht Club. Jet Set explores some of the world’s most exotic locations along the coast of South America, from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Punta del Este, Uraguay to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
According to Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, “Virtuoso is very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Philip Levine and the Jet Set program. Not only does the show focus on luxury travel, but it demonstrates what inspires and motivates people to get out and see the world. Jet Setters are modern day explorers, making them ideal Virtuoso travelers.” Levine himself is a self-made success story. An innovator who founded one of the world’s largest cruise ship retail and media concerns, Levine has become a force within the travel and leisure industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for travel led Levine to create Jet Set in the hopes of motivating viewers to live their own dreams by working hard and staying focused. “Philip Levine is a dynamic entrepreneur who knows how to live,” said Ben Silverman, Executive Producer of Jet Set and Reveille’s founder and CEO. “Exploring the jet set lifestyle with a member of the club is entertaining television!”
Jet Set will introduce viewers to many of the world’s most inspiring success stories, including Nando Parrado, who was almost buried alive when his plane crashed in the Andes and now runs an entertainment empire; Romero Britto, a once struggling artist now world renowned; and Hans Stern, patriarch and founder of the celebrated jewelry company, H. Stern. Each of these highly motivated and accomplished individuals expresses the jet set core value: Do what you love. Believe in yourself. Stay humble. And help others.
Jet Set is executive produced by Philip Levine, Reveille’s Ben Silverman and Chuck Dalaklis and Theresa McKeown, founders of Dalaklis McKeown Entertainment (DME).
About Reveille Reveille is a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Launched in 2002 by Ben Silverman, the company produces innovative entertainment programming across all television genres such as the Emmy Award-winning “The Office” (NBC), which has also received two Television Critics Association Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Peabody Award; “Ugly Betty” (ABC), winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as a Peabody Award, an NAACP Image Award and a GLAAD Media Award; “The Biggest Loser” (NBC); “Identity” (NBC); “House of Boateng” (Sundance Channel); “30 Days” (FX); “Blow Out” (Bravo); “Bound For Glory” (ESPN); “Nashville Star” (USA); “Date My Mom” (MTV); and “The Restaurant” (NBC). Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers while developing alternative financing paradigms. In addition, Reveille’s growing library of programming is distributed to more than 150 countries worldwide through Reveille International. The company also creates, acquires and develops a broad slate of diverse films through its feature film division, Reveille Motion Pictures. Reveille maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York.
About Dalaklis McKeown Entertainment (DME) Dalaklis McKeown Entertainment (DME) based in Santa Monica, CA, is a production company that specializes in creating, developing, and producing programming for both cable and network broadcasters. Their client list includes CBS, USA network, VH1, Lifetime Television, Fine Living, Travel Channel, Soapnet and others. Founded in 2000 by Chuck Dalaklis and Theresa McKeown, DME has produced over hundreds of broadcast, cable and syndicated television shows. DME brought to life the wedding of reality superstars Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich in the two hour CBS primetime special; Rob and Amber get Married. DME continues to produce a myriad of programming for the Travel Channel. DME also redefined the home makeover genre with Lifetime’s series; Merge Hosted by Lisa Rinna.
About Virtuoso Virtuoso is the industry’s leading luxury travel network. This by-invitation-only organization comprises more than 6,000 elite travel specialists associated with over 300 agencies in 22 countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, as well as over 1,000 of the world’s best travel providers and premier destinations. Independent travel agencies receive sales, marketing and technology support, as well as exclusive services and products, as a result of their membership in Virtuoso. The network’s member agencies generate over $4.2 billion annually in travel sales, making the group the most powerful in the luxury travel segment. Their relationships with the finest travel companies provide the network’s affluent clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. Virtuoso is also the exclusive travel provider for World Elite™ MasterCard®. For more information, please visit www.virtuoso.com.
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Alanna Zahn The Azure Group Phone: 212-219-7735 alanna@theazuregroup.com
Misty Ewing Virtuoso Director of Public Relations Phone: 212.588.8242 or (mobile) 206.484.8022 mewing@virtuoso.com
Robin Lawson Estabrook Group Phone: 212-269-4506 robin@estabrookgroup.com
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