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Direct Travel announces acquisition of Colpitts World Travel

One of the largest, privately-owned TMCs in the Northeast, Colpitts has a sales volume totaling over $100 million, and has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service across the region

DENVER – Direct Travel announced that it has acquired Colpitts World Travel of Norwood, Massachusetts and the United Kingdom. In keeping with their business strategy and operational plan to expand through acquisition and organic growth, Direct Travel is back on the acquisition trail, with their eyes on the Northeast corridor.

One of the largest, privately-owned TMCs in the Northeast, Colpitts has a sales volume totaling over $100 million, and has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service across the region.

Alan M. Krensky, President and CEO of Colpitts comments, "This strategic partnership allows an agency of our size to gain significant advantage with suppliers and allows us to deliver new innovative technologies and enhanced services to our customers."  Krensky adds, "I selected Direct Travel because of their outstanding management team and long-term business strategy and value proposition.  Not only was it a painless process, they did everything they said they were going to do… before, during and after the fact."

Krensky affirms, "For our clients, becoming part of Direct Travel reinforces our unrelenting commitment to quality, growth, exceptional service and integrity that has characterized our company and employees for over 40 years."

"This acquisition is an impressive addition to our organization, supports our growth strategy, and provides further opportunity for the investment in strategic business practices across our enterprise," said Ed Adams, CEO of Direct Travel.

Sam DeFranco, Direct Travel President comments, "We were drawn to Colpitts due to their outstanding position as an industry leader, strong value proposition and impeccable reputation that characterizes their agency today,"  DeFranco adds, "Our cultures are well aligned around strong business results and a client-centric focus that emphasizes traveler satisfaction as one of the most important indicators of our success. This strategic gain is yet another exciting step forward for Direct Travel!"

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