Swiss Excellence · US Market Specialists · 60 Years Combined Expertise

International Airline Tickets
& Experience Planning

For Discerning Clientele

International air travel curated with Swiss precision. The world's finest cabins, the most attentive service, benefits that surpass even Amex Platinum.

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Intérova Group Preferred Member · Global Access
60 Years Combined Team Experience
Amex Certified Platinum · Centurion Programs
Swiss Standards Trained · Precise · Discreet
forbiddencity.swiss Parent Company · Global Reach
The art of travel

Who We Are

Not Just Booked — Lived

Our knowledge doesn't come from a brochure. It comes from decades of living the life of travel across every continent, every cabin class, every airline alliance.

Forbidden City Travel is the US-facing arm of forbiddencity.swiss, a Swiss-based travel house whose team has accumulated over 60 years of combined expertise spanning every nook and cranny of global travel. We are trained to Swiss standards of precision, discretion, and excellence.

As a proud member of the Intérova Group, we unlock hotel and resort benefits that exceed even those of the American Express Platinum Card — complimentary room upgrades, daily breakfast, resort credits, and early check-in/late check-out, all confirmed at time of booking.

"We don't just book your journey.
We architect it."

Our focus is simple: international air travel for US-based travelers. We know the best connecting hubs, which airlines offer true lie-flat beds on which routes, which lounges justify the layover, and how to price-match and upgrade with precision that no algorithm can replicate.

We serve a discerning clientele who understand that the journey is part of the experience — not just a means to the destination. Whether you seek a seamless solo business trip or a multi-generational first-class family adventure, our agents design it around you.

60+ Years Experience
4 Continents Covered
100% US Market Focus
Malta hilltop chapel — Europe travel
Malta, Europe
Jet engine above the clouds — first class travel
Above the Clouds
Nuanced luxury — hotel butler service
Nuanced Luxury
American Express Platinum & Centurion Program

Your Amex Benefits,
Plus Ours

Already an Amex Platinum or Centurion member? We can book your travel through the Amex programs — you keep every benefit, every point, every perk — while gaining access to your dedicated Swiss-trained agent who knows you by name.

5× Points Preserved

All prepaid hotel stays booked through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts earn your full 5× Membership Rewards points. We handle the logistics; you collect the rewards.

Your Agent, Always

No call center. No queue. Direct access to your dedicated Forbidden City Travel specialist who understands your preferences, history, and standards — available when you need them.

Stacked Benefits

Combine Amex FHR perks with our Intérova Group benefits. In many cases you receive both — doubling the value of your stay beyond what Amex alone can deliver.

Our Specialities

Every Continent,
Expertly Curated

We don't generalize. Each region of the world is covered by specialists who have traveled it extensively, repeatedly, and recently — so your intelligence is always current.

Swiss Alps — Europe
Speciality No. 01

Europe

Our Swiss roots and parent company, forbiddencity.swiss, position us as front-runners for nuanced luxury experiences across the continent — from the Alpine capitals to the Aegean coast.

Swiss HQ · Deep Cultural Access
Asia — Local market
Speciality No. 02

Asia

From Istanbul to Vladivostok, our Asia experts travel every country extensively and regularly. They know the finest airlines, the best routing hubs, and the hidden gems of Asian hospitality.

Turkey to Japan · On-Ground Knowledge
Australia coastline
Speciality No. 03

Australia & New Zealand

With agents based on the ground in Australia, we take you to places you've never heard of — and will wish you'd known all along. Beyond Sydney. Beyond the obvious.

Local Agents · Hidden Itineraries
Africa horizon at dusk
Speciality No. 04

Africa & South America

Led by Bilton Rodriguez — a native of Mozambique and fluent Portuguese speaker — our Africa and South America desk brings deep cultural fluency to both continents.

Bilton Rodriguez · Portuguese Speaking Specialist

The Difference

Why Travelers Choose
Forbidden City Travel

There are thousands of travel agents. There is only one team trained to Swiss standards, embedded in the Intérova network, with this depth of real-world expertise.

01 Swiss-Standard Training

Every member of our team is trained to the exacting Swiss standards of discretion, precision, and service excellence that define our parent company, forbiddencity.swiss. Your standards are our baseline.

02 Intérova Group Benefits

As Intérova Group members, we access a global network of hotel and resort benefits that surpass even American Express Platinum — confirmed upgrades, breakfast, credits, and VIP recognition at thousands of properties worldwide.

03 Lived Knowledge

We don't read about the destinations we recommend — we travel them. Regularly. Our intelligence is current, personal, and granular in ways no booking engine can replicate.

04 Air Travel Expertise

We specialize in international flights for US travelers — best cabin values, optimal routing, lie-flat upgrades, alliance strategies, and lounge access. Every detail of your journey in the air is considered.

05 US Market Focus

We serve the US market exclusively because we understand American travelers best — departure hubs, visa considerations, credit card integrations, and the flight routes that matter most to you.

06 Direct Agent Access

No bots. No call centers. A direct relationship with the specialist who knows your preferences, loyalty memberships, and travel history. Available when you need them, responsive when it matters.

The People Behind Your Journey

Your Dedicated Specialists

Each agent is more than a consultant — they are a seasoned traveler who has lived the routes, tested the cabins, and built the relationships that make your experience exceptional.

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Founder · Europe & Global Air Specialist

Swiss-trained and globally connected, with deep relationships across European hospitality, airline alliances, and premium cabin access that no booking engine can replicate.

Languages: English · French · German

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Asia Specialist

Asia Desk · Turkey to Vladivostok

Extensively traveled across every country in Asia — from Istanbul's grand hotels to Tokyo's hidden ryokans. Keeps clients ahead of the very best in Asian aviation and hospitality.

Languages: English · Mandarin

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Australia Agent

Australia & New Zealand Desk

Based on the ground in Australia, our ANZ specialist opens doors to places most travelers have never heard of — and will spend the rest of their lives returning to.

Languages: English

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Bilton Rodriguez

Africa & South America Desk

A native of Mozambique and fluent Portuguese speaker, Bilton brings irreplaceable cultural fluency to both Africa and South America — two continents that reward the expert guide.

Languages: English · Portuguese

Plan Your
Next Journey

Share the details of your ideal trip and your dedicated Forbidden City Travel specialist will be in touch — typically within one business day — with curated options tailored precisely to your preferences.

Your information is treated with complete confidentiality. A specialist will respond within one business day.