Trafalgar Tours
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| Private | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Travel and Leisure |
| Founded 📆 | |
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Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Gavin Tollman, Global CEO |
| Products 📟 | guided holiday tours |
| Members | |
Number of employees | 1001-5000 |
| Parent | The Travel Corporation |
| 🌐 Website | http://www.trafalgar.com |
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Trafalgar Tours is a travel company that provides guided holidays to over 200 destinations worldwide. The company is owned by The Travel Corporation which has been in business since 1947. Trafalgar has offices in Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA and operates guided tours across six continents. Trafalgar specializes in providing local experts and guides and offers a variety of package options for individuals, couples, groups and families.
Tollman family[edit]
The Travel Corporation, which has been trading for over fifty years, was founded by the current chairman, Stanley Tollman. The company is wholly owned by members of the Tollman family, and four generations of Tollmans are currently actively involved with the business. In 2010, Gavin Tollman, Stanley Tollman's nephew, was appointed as the new global Chief Executive Officer of Trafalgar. Gavin Tollman has worked with Trafalgar since 1997. He served as the company's global head of sales between 2003 and 2010 after working as the President for Trafalgar Tours from 1997. Prior to joining Trafalgar Gavin held the position of Executive Vice President of the Buckhead Hotel Management Company in the United States.
Tourism[edit]
In 1972, over 4,000 Canadians used Trafalgar's services in international locations. At the time, it was owned by British company Simpsons Travel Service.[1] In the same year, over 40,000 Australians and New Zealanders used the company's services.[2] From the start of the company in 1947 until its 65th birthday in 2012, Trafalgar has served over 2 million customers worldwide. Trafalgar offers a variety of tourism packages.[3] "First Class packages" include first class hotels, VIP entry into attractions and luxury transport. "Leisure packages" cater to travelers who want a combination of guided excursions and independent travel. Trafalgar also offers "Family Experiences" packages catered to the needs of families with children.
References[edit]
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