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Executive & VIP travel
Priority handling for leaders, board members and guests, with a backup plan ready before they need one.
Some travelers can't afford a missed connection. For leaders, board members and honored guests, our Athens, GA business travel agency plans with extra care and more room for error.
What's different
- Preferred routes and nonstop flights where they exist, with thoughtful connections where they don't
- Premium cabins and upgrades when your policy allows them
- Car service to and from airports and meetings
- Hotels chosen for location and quiet, not just price
- Alternate flights identified ahead of time for tight schedules
- Priority help from your advisor when something changes
Guests and speakers
When you're hosting someone important, we can work directly with them or their assistant, so your team isn't stuck in the middle.
Executives often need international travel support too, and their trips fit neatly into a managed travel program.
Common questions
Can you work with an executive assistant?
Yes. Many of our executive trips are arranged with an assistant, and we'll keep them in the loop on every change.
Do you arrange car service?
Yes. We arrange professional drivers for airport transfers and meetings in the U.S. and abroad.
Related reading
Heading to the UK for work? The ETA now costs £20. Here's how it works
Americans need a UK ETA before boarding, including for meetings and conferences. The fee went up in April. One approval covers two years of trips.
Traveling for fun, too?
Vacations, honeymoons, cruises and family trips are handled by our sister company, Global Escapes. Same office, same care.
Ready to hand off your business travel?
Tell us how your organization travels. We'll show you what changes on day one.