GDS

 

Our Mantras

Our Partners and Clients benefit from the collective wisdom and experience of our group.

We believe the "whole is greater than the sum of the parts". We advocate for our Clients within our network. When a new idea or vision is born, we pull our collective resources together to test and to make these ideas and visions a reality.

We are often asked how we do it? While we are always learning, the simple answer is this: our success is driven by our culture, centered on ethnic and geographic diversity, a win-win mentality, a passion for the business and for keeping our Clients and our team at the center of all we do.

We practice the long term view, not measured in days and weeks but in years.

Travel has the power to unify the world and bring us together.

  • $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.