Georg and Eta Glas, owners of the Turmwirt Hotel in Oberammergau
"At the Turmwirt Hotel, we have always loved welcoming the guests from Wilcox World Travel and Tours. Our personal relationship with the Wilcox family since the early 70’s has been wonderful. The whole Wilcox team really cares about the local community of Oberammergau and our family. Their agents are the best in the business and pay close attention to the little details that keep tour participants happy and relaxed.
Since our hotel is located within walking distance from the museum, shops and the Passion Play Theatre, our guests can enjoy strolling through town, taking in the beauty of the art work on the painted houses in our village, indulge in an apple strudel at Café Ammerland, or browse through our local souvenir shops for the famous wood carvings our village is famous for. The beautiful cuckoo clocks at der Heinzeller’s Store are so well done; the craftsmanship is the best in Germany. The last time Wallace Wilcox and his wife were here, I went with Wallace to purchase one of these clocks for his wife’s birthday.”

Wallace Wilcox, CEO of Wilcox World Travel and Tours
Wallace grew up in the travel industry, as Wilcox Travel and Tours was founded by his grandfather and his father in 1953.  His love for the travel industry came at an early age when he escorted his first group back in 1970 to the Baptist World Congress in Tokyo Japan. Over the years, he has traveled all over the world working with land operators and airlines, setting up various programs for the companies many group tours. He is known around the industry as a leader in technology and religious group travel.

“One of my favorite parts of being in the travel business is the relationships you build all over the world with airlines, land operators, and hotel owners. My friendship with Georg and Eta Glas goes back to the 70’s. I love going back to Oberammergau and visit the many friends I have made over the years. ”

Robin Fox Cady, Director of Operations, International Group Division
Robin has been with Wilcox Travel since 1996 (with a lapse from 2006-2008 to stay home with her child.). She has been in the International Group Division since coming here. Robin previously worked in corporate travel in Charlotte NC since 1986.

“I’ve been to the beautiful town of Oberammergau in the winter of 1999 with my husband.  Snow began falling on our arrival.  I’ve visited the Turmwirt Hotel and had the pleasure of getting to know Georg Glas. A highlight of our time in Oberammergau was visiting the Passion Play Theatre. "

Robin has been to Israel, Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Turks & Caicos, Bermuda, Bahamas, Barbados, St. Thomas & St. Croix, Hawaii and a number of places across the USA.

Lesa Reed, Travel Consultant, International Group Division
I have been in the travel industry for 10 years before working at Wilcox.  I’ve been at Wilcox Travel for over 2 years in the International Group Division.

“I love this area of Germany. The hand painted murals on the buildings in Oberammergau are beautiful.  It’s hard for me to believe what it took to build the Neuschwanstein Castle, it is truly amazing. The view from the castle is breathtaking and gives one a fairytale atmosphere. After seeing the Castle, I know why Walt Disney used it as his example for the Disney Cinderella castle.  Seeing a live oom-pah band was another highlight of Germany I will never forget.  I also love Bavarian food.  I have yet to find a restaurant in the U.S. that compares to what I had in Germany.”

Lesa has been to England, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hawaii, Belize, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Barts, Grand Cayman and other Caribbean islands while cruising.