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Founded in 2011 as “the next generation in gay travel,” Brand g recognized that LGBT+ travelers were looking for new and more exotic types of travel opportunities. Since river cruising was quickly becoming the hottest segment in travel, it only seemed natural to offer deluxe river cruise tours all over the world – a style of travel we personally love.

Since then, we’ve expanded into deluxe land-only tours, as well, to countries like Africa, Ireland, Japan, and Nepal, which have earned us some of our best reviews and most fervent repeat travelers.

Over the past decade, Brand g has grown from a two-person company offering one trip a year to a six-man staff producing and operating a dozen trips a year around the world. And without the hard work and talents of the awesome individuals below, there would BE no Brand g. They’re not in it for the money – well ok, maybe a little money (a girl’s gotta eat) –  they’re in it because they love travel, they love people, and a couple of them love wearing drag in foreign countries. (Don’t ask.)

On every Brand g vacation, you’ll always have at least one if not two of these gentleman as your tour leaders. They’ll be there to escort you through the entire trip and to make sure everything runs like clockwork and that you’re having a great time. These guys genuinely care.

Jeff Gundvaldson

Jeff joined Brand g in March of 2013 bringing more than 25 years experience in management and customer service, previously as President of RSVP Vacations. Jeff designs vacations, negotiate deals, and spends numerous hours every week making sure that Brand g is a well-oiled machine.

Brian Van Wey

Co-founder since 2011, Brian brings over 20 years experience in brand management, marketing and event production, most recently as Director of Marketing at RSVP Vacations. A passionate traveler, Brian has worked in France, Italy and Switzerland, and has operated travel programs in over 60 countries.

Johnathon Gallagher

Johnathon hails from the U.K. and lives in Bonnie, Scotland. Johnathon has a wealth of management and customer service experience, and has even served royalty whilst working with British Airways. Many of you know him as the hilarious, warm and fun host. However, when not hosting, he is busy planning future trips and sourcing Brand g’s entertainment.

Nick Pavlick

Nick also hails from RSVP, and brings a fabulous level of organization – not to mention charm – to the company. Nick is in charge of reservations, and he makes sure that your trip fees are exactly as quoted and that every other detail of your vacation is handled with care and love. Nick is a find.

Eric Poole

Eric came to Brand g in an unusual way: he won the annual free cruise giveaway in 2016. (He loved the experience so much, he went to work for the company.) A former Fox Television marketing executive, Eric handles all the marketing, from ads to social media to blogs and articles. When he’s onboard, Eric also enjoys making sure guests have a great time.

Troy Bermel

Many of you know him as Brand g’s resident shutter bug and host. Troy is a self-taught photographer with a keen eye and an easy smile. However, when not hosting or capturing the Brand g experience with his photos, Troy is busy working as a landscape designer back in Minneapolis.

PHILANTHROPY

Since our inception, we have given back to the community both in dollars and time. It’s an absolutely fundamental part of the Brand g philosophy.

A part of that philosophy at Brand g is to leave countries just a bit better than we found them. That’s why all our exotic trips (India, Asia, etc) contain a philanthropy moment that our guests call “life-changing”.

In addition, each year, Brand g partners with an LGBT+ organization to provide ongoing funds and support for their mission. For 2021, we area again partnering with ORAM – the Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration – which is trusted by governments, international agencies, aid organizations and refugees alike. They do extraordinary work, and we’re committed to supporting them on an ongoing basis.

Our financial support will help provide LGBT+ refugees with services to assist them while waiting for asylum, services to help achieve asylum and skills to help them earn a living. Together, we can provide them with a chance for a better life.

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Thank you for helping to save LGBT+ men and women around the world who are suffering persecution and violence.

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