FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
From the time of your first contact with us to the moment you carry your bags away from the luggage belt, we're there to help you plan every detail of your trip. Our service is personally tailored to each traveler's various desires, interests, and budget. PROCESS & FEES: 1. INQUIRE: Complete your initial inquiry so that we have a better understanding of your travel needs. 2. HIRE: During an initial complimentary consultation, we will get to know you and discuss your travel inquiry. After this consultation, you will have the opportunity to hire your personal travel advisor. Our trip design fee starts at $499 per itinerary depending on the complexity of your travel needs. 3. DESIGN: We then research the best options for flights, accommodations, excursions, etc. Once your travel plans are secured, you'll receive mobile access to your itinerary as well as any necessary travel documents. 4. SUPPORT: Travel in confidence with ongoing support from your personal travel advisor.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As an award-winning travel agency, our travel advisors craft the most elegant and exclusive journeys, with access to privileged experiences and behind-the scenes information. With their in-depth knowledge, experience and insight, they are experts in taking care of every aspect of a trip. AWARDS: -Travel + Leisure Magazine A-List 2022 -Founding Trip Designer for TripAdvisors RECO Platform -Certified Travel Industry Executive(CTIE) Designation earned from The Travel Institute -Featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine, The Washington Post, The Seattle Times and other publications
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Maurice Smith is steadily building a tremendous legacy based on helping others and seeing the world. He is the Founder and CEO of Eugene Toriko and serves as a luxury travel advisor for the company. Eugene Toriko was developed to place more attention on luxury travel and give Maurice a way to impact many people in a positive manner, both economically and socially. He is well-versed in many parts of business, and it drives his current success. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in computer science from LaGrange College. He also earned a graduate certification in hospitality management and tourism from Florida Atlantic University. His true passion stems from the growth he is experiencing both personally and professionally and the power he holds to shape lives. Prior to founding Eugene Toriko, his first major accomplishment was finishing in the top 5% for sales revenue with his host agency. Maurice has been a top-producing travel advisor for more than 3 consecutive years. Other accolades include being chosen by Tripadvisor as 1 out of 200 founding trip designers worldwide for their beta platform, RECO. In March of 2022, Maurice earned the Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) certification and designation from The Travel Institute. He was chosen by the editorial staff of Travel + Leisure Magazine to join the 2022 Travel + Leisure A-List for being a top travel advisor and sustainable tourism specialist. That consists of 159 agents from around the world.His knowledge has been requested by The Washington Post and numerous other publications and outlets to give expert advice on pandemic and post-pandemic traveling. His voice is not only needed but it has also been quickly respected for many good reasons.