Travel Destinations Management Group was established in 1970, and had grown and prospered with an account base ranging in size from small and midsize companies to Fortune 500 corporations. With business totaling more than US $100 million, TDMG provides a complete range of travel and planning management services, with a focus on servicing clients in the Pharmaceutical sector.
Reflecting on Travel Destinations Management Group’s 44 years in business, Ira Weiner, Owner and President, stated, “Direct Travel is a clear leader in the industry due to its deep industry experience, customer-focused service platform and employee programs. Becoming part of Direct Travel was a strategic decision to take the company to the next level and guarantee continued success.”
With the purchase of Travel Destinations Management Group, Direct Travel, Inc. not only expands its presence in the northeast region of the U.S. but also furthers its established growth strategy, which includes increased growth in the small and medium enterprise (SME) market and targeted acquisitions, along with sales to new and existing clients.
“This acquisition is another major step forward for Direct Travel”, said Ed Adams, CEO of Direct Travel, Inc. “It demonstrates our determination to continue to drive our expansion through both acquisitions and organic growth. We anticipate much more to come.”
Direct Travel’s Regional President, Sam DeFranco, additionally commented, “We believe this is a partnership that will set our agency on a path to accelerated growth, with long-term benefits for clients, employees and shareholders. We are thrilled to welcome the Travel Destinations Management Group team into the Direct Travel Family.” DTI welcomes more than 80 employees as a result of the acquisition.