Global travel management agency The ATPI Group has announced it has joined forces with Direct Travel, a provider of corporate travel management services, to form DIRECT ATPI Global Travel.
This new brand and union was solidified through reciprocal, equal investments between both companies.
Andrew Waller, chief executive officer, the ATPI Group comments: “The opportunities that this new organisation creates for our mutual clients are very exciting. The combination of the two companies under shared ownership creates a unique and unrivalled global proposition which enables us to provide a single offering for our products and services.”
Ed Adams (pictured), chief executive officer Direct Travel, adds: “DIRECT ATPI Global Travel is perfectly aligned to service any company that requires scalable, personal service on a multinational basis in North America and the rest of the world. We are committed to delivering high-end flexible solutions to mid-market clients and believe this new organisation accelerates our global growth strategy and underscores our commitment to deliver innovative and differentiated services to clients in our respective markets”.
A joint governing board and leadership structure has already begun managing the new entity’s day-to-day operations, maximising potential and ensuring seamless service to multinational corporate clients.
ATPI will operate as such in its locations around the world and will continue to run its specialised Sports Events and Energy and Shipping divisions separately.
Direct Travel will continue to operate under its existing brand in the US, and Vision Travel, which joined forces with Direct Travel earlier this year, will similarly operate in Canada under its existing brand.
Graham Ramsey, chairman, the ATPI Group, explains the new organisation formed between the ATPI Group and Direct Travel fits with a long term strategy of continued growth in the North America market.
Together, the ATPI Group and Direct Travel represent over $7bn in sales, having 160+ locations in more than 50 countries, and draw upon over 4,500 team members worldwide to service clients.
