Conlin Travel 2017 sales: $145.3 million
Employees: 81
Previous ranking: 55
3270 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
T (734) 677-0900
Website Executives
PRESIDENT/CEO: Christopher U. Conlin
CFO: William R. Swiderek
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER: Laura Bjorne
EVP, LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES: Betty Harmon
EVP, SALES & CLIENT RELATIONS: Kevin Hamilton
VP, FINANCE: Nathan Troyer
2017 Developments
Acquired Activa Travel of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Transitioned to the Sabre global distribution system.
Implemented Conlin TouchPoint consumer-engagement software.
Implemented platform enhancements, including its first client rollout of Conlin ViewPoint, powered by BCD Travel's DecisionSource.
Company Facts
ARC sales of $84.6 million.
92% of sales from business, 6% leisure, 2% other.
Operates the Great Lakes Cruise Co., marketing and selling Great Lakes cruises directly and through travel agencies; Conlin Athletic Tours, collegiate football and basketball tours; Conlin Enrichment Tours, international group tours for university alumni groups; Conlin Hallissey Travel School, state-licensed Michigan travel school operating since 1983; Conlin Consulting, technology integration company providing network design, installation, maintenance and support for businesses; co-owner of Crossing Boundaries, a groups, meetings and incentive company specializing in large, high-end programs. Annual sales volume for subsidiaries is more than $15 million.
BCD Travel affiliate.
Member of Signature Travel Network.
Privately held; 100% owned by Christopher U. Conlin.
Looking Ahead
Plans to expand its portfolio of travel services and continue to invest in research and development of new traveler-centric tools.