GDS

About
GDS

GDS pioneered the concept of turn key global, regional and country level representation solutions servicing the ocean and river cruise industries.

Our Partners have generated over $5 billion in ocean and river cruise sales. Today, we are the leading global representation company focused on the maritime leisure sector.

With over 130 employees, including approximately 75 sales and marketing professionals, GDS operates across sixty-five markets in three continents.

Our core focus is on 3 central themes:

  • Ocean and River cruise line representation.
  • Commercial and business development of the mid and large segments of non-core feeder markets.
  • Charter operating and charter brokering services.

GDS’s offices – or Partners – include more than 50 of the industries leading business executives, former government leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers.

Our network of relationships, experience and deep industry understanding help us develop opportunities.

We work with our Clients to achieve superior, risk-adjusted returns for the brands we represent.

Our business model is designed to replace our Clients fixed G&A with a more dynamic variable cost business model that reduces risk while increasing revenue.

  • $5 billion

    In collective ocean and river cruise revenue.

  • 65/3

    With sixty-five locations across three continents, GDS has an unparalleled global network of maritime leisure industry “sector-focused” offices run by highly experienced travel industry executives and influencers.

  • 125+

    With approximately 130 employees, including over 75 sales and marketing professionals, GDS’s experienced and focused team leverages deep industry knowledge and exceptional operational expertise.

  • 1980’s

    With partnerships founded over 30 years ago, GDS’s team represents one of the oldest and most experienced networks with a long legacy of success.