Direct Travel acquires ATPI

Denver, Colorado-based corporate travel management company Direct Travel Inc. has acquired ATPI, creating one of the world's largest firms in their industry. 

In a news release, Direct Travel and ATPI announced that their partnership is expected to drive over $6 billion in annual total travel volume and offer leading technologies and unparalleled service across the global corporate, leisure, events, and specialized travel sectors.

In the Philippines, ATPI delivers 24/7 travel management solutions for global clients across marine, energy, corporate, and sports sectors. 

ATPI also operates the International Center of Excellence in Makati—a hub that leverages Filipino talent and advanced technology to support ATPI's worldwide operations.

Meanwhile, Direct Travel's acquisition of ATPI was seen as a "natural progression" of both their companies' multi-year collaboration to serve the business travel needs of global corporate clients. 

"ATPI has a commanding presence in the international travel management space and a strong history of collaboration with Direct Travel, making them a perfect fit to strengthen our efforts in delivering exceptional service at scale," said Christal Bemont, CEO of Direct Travel. 

"This partnership represents a pivotal moment in reshaping managed travel, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions and a seamless experience for clients across a range of sectors and of all sizes and locations. Together, we will redefine what it means to offer The Perfect Trip on a global scale," said Belmont.

ATPI CEO Ian Sinderson added that "ATPI and Direct Travel have long held a shared vision for reimagining how the world connects, underpinning a successful commercial partnership… bringing our two organizations together will enable us to better serve clients collectively, through the combination of our specialized services, innovative technologies, and highly skilled customer teams." — VDV, GMA Integrated News