2025 sales: $127 million
Previous ranking: Unranked
Employees: 30
1525 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 757-9481
Website Executives
PRESIDENT: Amanda Klimak
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS STRATEGY: Scott Largay
DIRECTOR, PARTNER RELATIONS: Vira Mastroianni
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Melissa Russo
DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS: Lori DelBuono Bartlett
DIRECTOR, FINANCE: Maureen Dahlstrom
CHIEF CULTURE CREATOR: Paul Largay
COMPANY FACTS
* Privately held host agency.
* Paul Largay and Amanda Klimak are co-owners.
* Works with 130 independent contractors.
* $116 million (91%) of sales completed by hosted advisors.
* Sales: 80% leisure, 10% business, 10% groups, incentives and other.
* A member of Virtuoso, a branch of Tzell and endorsed by Forbes Travel Guide.
DEVELOPMENTS
* Continued to invest in its in-house marketing infrastructure, operating as a dedicated, travel-specific agency for its advisor network. Enhanced branding, automated campaign deployment and consistent content distribution enabled advisors to scale client acquisition while maintaining a high-touch service model.
* Implemented advanced tools, including a host agency hub via Rallio, automated marketing platforms via Approach Guides and full integration with Tres. These technologies enabled scalable back-office improvements and data collection as well as advisor-specific outreach while preserving personalization, an increasingly critical balance in luxury travel.
* Continued to expand and refine its advisor community. Its long-standing mentoring program and collaborative culture remain central to onboarding, retention and long-term advisor success.
* Further developed signature events -- including the annual Connect conference and curated client event experiences around the country -- as key platforms for advisor training, supplier engagement and lead generation.
LOOKING AHEAD
* Expanding its lead-generation program to better align client demand with advisors' specializations, while maintaining service standards.
* Advancing its use of AI-driven tools to streamline operations and marketing workflows. This assistance intelligence approach enables advisors to focus more on high-value client relationships and trip design.
* Increasing its focus on integrated marketing campaigns with preferred partners, combining digital, event and content strategies to drive measurable return on investment and deeper engagement.
* Expanding resources for advisor growth, including more structured business planning, marketing support and access to internal production capabilities for content creation.
* Continuing to prioritize highly customized travel design, leveraging its global partnerships to deliver differentiated, experience-driven itineraries aligned with evolving client expectations.
* Entering 2026 well-positioned for growth and watching key trends: Earlier booking windows, particularly for peak periods; increased demand for customized and experiential itineraries; continued growth in expedition, private and small-group travel; and greater reliance on advisors to navigate complexity and secure premium inventory.
* Expecting in Q3 and Q4 strong forward bookings driven by proactive planning behavior; ongoing supply constraints in high-demand destinations and products; increased importance of advisor relationships in securing access and value; and continued growth through partner-aligned marketing and event strategies.