DELRAY BEACH, FL, July 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Insight Vacations
®, the leader of
premium and luxury escorted journeys, is thrilled to announce
Bollywood star and philanthropist Lisa Ray
(www.lisaraniray.com) as its new
Global Brand Ambassador for the Exotics and Gold Collections.
Lisa is an internationally-acclaimed film actress, TV host,
entrepreneur and humanitarian. She began her career in Mumbai when
she was catapulted into a high-profile modeling career at the age
of 16. During her time in India, she went on to excel in the world
of fashion and entertainment, including notable television and film
roles.
Named one of the "10 Most Beautiful Indian Women of the Millennium"
by the Times of India poll, she heightened her profile as
an iconic figure in India before leaving for drama school in London
and other opportunities around the world. Lisa starred in Canada's
Oscar-nominated film, Water, among other prestigious
credits. For the past four seasons, she has also been the host of
Top Chef Canada.
A world traveler, Lisa has lived in Paris, Milan, London and Los
Angeles, and maintains residences in Mumbai and Toronto.
She recently returned from India and Italy experiencing two
of Insight Vacations most popular trips, "Imperial Rajasthan" and "Italian Vogue." Lisa enjoyed
the brand's outstanding signature hotels
and immersive Signature Experiences while
mingling with her fellow travelers. She documented her journeys and
shared with her loyal global fan base via her social media
channels, including 206,000 Facebook fans and 200,000 Twitter
followers. Lisa will be creating content for the award-winning
brand with her storytelling skills, personal videos, photography
and blogging. In the coming months, she will be making special
media appearances across the globe and sharing her latest Insight
Vacations adventures.
Lisa's India adventures are captured in this stunning
video showcasing her experiences: www.insightvacations.com/lisaray.
"Lisa's vibrant personality, incredible passion for traveling and
penchant for living life to the fullest has enabled her to create
an engaging online audience which continues to grow with her
curated content," says Phil Cappelli, President of Insight
Vacations. "Her loyal international fan base, along with
her Indian and European ancestry, gives her the wonderful ability
to be a 'bridge' for Eastern and Western cultures, making her an
authentic Global Brand Ambassador."
"I'm pleased to be Insight Vacations' first ever Global Brand
Ambassador since I've been an avid traveler and nomad for most of
my life," said Lisa Ray. "I've lived in several continents, yet my
recent experiences with Insight have given me a unique perspective
on travel. I'm proud to be associated with this premium escorted
journey company that takes care of all the hassles of modern travel
- this is truly the best way to experience a new country while
indulging the 'travelista' in me."
About Lisa Ray
A nomadic spirit at heart, Lisa Ray returned to Toronto in 2009
after a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, an incurable bone marrow
cancer. She chose to go public with her diagnosis at the launch of
one of her films during the Toronto International Film Festival and
chronicled her experiences with cancer in an acclaimed blog called
the "Yellow Diaries." After a stem cell
transplant in December 2009, Lisa filmed a six-part travel series
for the Discovery Channel India, hosted the highly rated
Top Chef Canada on the Food Network and debuted her sari
fashion line in the US. Her memoir is slated to be released
in 2015 by Harper Collins. Lisa appeared in a newly created
documentary titled "A Day Without Cancer." She is
currently completing a clinical trial for treating blood cancers at
Princess Margaret Hospital. Follow Lisa on Twitter &
Instagram: @lisaraniray and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lisaraniray.
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About Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations® is proud to provide the
most authentic and unique premium escorted tours and cruises to
Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, India, United States and Canada.
Expert Tour Directors passionately help you tailor each trip to
your interests, arrange exclusive access into the history and daily
lives of the locals, and escort you to the most extraordinary
destinations and monuments. With the perfect balance of guided
experiences and independent exploration, Insight ensures you will
experience every country like never before.
Enjoy The Art of Touring in Style® with extended business-class legroom on Insight's luxury coaches and relax and unwind in the finest properties. Insight offers nearly 60 spectacular signature hotels, including beautiful châteaux and manor houses set in breathtaking locations. Our Signature Experiences vividly capture the imagination of travelers, whether olive oil tasting in Provence or observing sheepdog training in the Scottish highlands. With hundreds of dollars of included meals, sightseeing experiences, and unexpected flourishes, you will be astounded by the value of an Insight Vacation.
About The TreadRight Foundation
Insight Vacations® is a part of a joint
initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit
foundation established by The Travel Corporation to
encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and
in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than
US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To
find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org.