GDS

Europe

GDS Europe has team members throughout the E.U. with river cruise Operating Executives in Istanbul.

The senior team has many years of experience investing in Europe and benefits from the global insights and expertise of GDS’s broad network. Our Partners represent some of the largest brands in the industry.

We have always had a strong presence in Europe, including relationships with very large clients such as Thomas Cook, Kuoni, El Corte Inglés and Dertur, to name a few, as well as with several prominent industrial families as investors.

GDS’s team has created a business builders approach with a reputation for being constructive owners. We are uniquely positioned to identify the most attractive opportunities for investments within our core sectors and add value as an active local Partner to our Client teams.

GDS’s Europe team generally produces revenues anywhere from $1 million to $20 million per annum by country.

  • $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.