Travel Weekly's 2017 Power List


56 | Global Travel International

Global Travel International
2016 sales: $135 million
Employees: 56
Previous ranking: 55

1060 Maitland Center Commons, Suite 305
Maitland, FL 32751
T (407) 660-7800
Website

Executives

CHAIRMAN/CO-CEO: Randy Warren
PRESIDENT/CO-CEO: Michael Gross
VP, MARKETING: Anthony Barbera
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER: Lawrence Brunelle

2016 Developments

Enhanced independent travel agent booking experience to include more travel options.

New and more robust hotel- and cruise-booking engines offer expanded portfolio of travel options that are easier to use.

Company Facts

Travel agency that is a mix of host agencies and consumer-direct travel bookings through website and travel reservation center.

$65 million in sales from hosted agents.

75% of sales from leisure, 20% business, 5% other.

Privately held; majority shareholders Randy Warren and Michael Gross.

Looking Ahead

Continue to invest in independent travel agent experience toward an integrated approach that includes a significant increase in spending on technology and sales tools along with enhanced travel product offerings.

Will complete the final phase of migration to a new CRM, which will provide more comprehensive reporting and transparency so agents can manage businesses more effectively.

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