A Year In Review: Innovations, Growth, and Industry Recognition Shaping the Future of Business Travel
In 2024, we strengthened our position as an industry leader and introduced technology innovations, formed strategic partnerships, and celebrated team achievements and recognitions—all of which have shaped our business travel services and offerings.
Strategic Growth and Industry Partnerships
Strategic partnerships and leadership hires have expanded our reach and enhanced our service capabilities. A key development was the addition of Tim Fleming, a renowned travel industry veteran, as our strategic growth advisor. His experience is instrumental in helping us refine our expansion strategy and optimize our offerings to better serve clients across various industries.
Further solidifying our national presence, we have made several key hires to our business travel sales team. These new team members bring deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and fresh perspectives, allowing us to serve clients more effectively nationwide. We’re proud that our growing team has positioned us to expand our footprint and continue providing tailored, innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes.
A Beacon of Stability in Corporate Travel
2024 has also been a year where Fox World Travel served as a beacon of stability amidst a volatile travel landscape. The business travel sector faced numerous challenges, from fluctuating global conditions to economic shifts, but our team’s resilience ensured that we remained a trusted partner for our clients. We consistently offered reliable, flexible travel solutions that allowed businesses to navigate uncertainty confidently.
Innovative Solutions: Introducing Colby AI™
At the forefront of our business travel innovations in 2024 is Colby AI™, our proprietary artificial intelligence assistant. This cutting-edge technology has redefined how our in-house business travel team supports our clients. By automating routine tasks, Colby AI™ allows our team to focus on providing high-value services, ensuring every traveler receives an exceptional experience. We were thrilled to be amongst fellow innovative thought leaders at BTN Innovate in New York City, where Sam Hilgendorf, CIO, presented alongside fellow industry innovators at the 11th annual Business Travel Innovation Faceoff.
Recognition and Industry Leadership
Our commitment to excellence has been widely recognized throughout the year. In 2024, Fox World Travel earned multiple prestigious awards that underscore our leadership in the business travel space:
- Top Workplace by Gannett Satellite Information Network: This recognition highlights our strong workplace culture and the exceptional dedication of our team. We believe that a motivated and engaged workforce is key to providing superior service to our clients.
- Gold Stevie® Award for Sales & Customer Service: We were honored with a Gold Stevie® Award at the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service for our outstanding customer service and sales excellence. This recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of our business travelers.
- Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies: Our inclusion on this list reflects our sustained growth and increasing demand for our business travel solutions. This accomplishment speaks to our strong impact on the corporate travel industry and our ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Building Impactful Connections at GBTA 2024
A pivotal moment for Fox World Travel in 2024 was our participation in the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2024 conference. This event provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with key industry leaders, suppliers, and fellow innovators. The relationships we built at GBTA will play a significant role in shaping the direction of our business travel solutions in the future.
Looking Ahead: Continuing to Lead in Business Travel
As we move into 2025, Fox World Travel remains deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of business travel innovation and acutely focused on balancing innovative technology to further enhance (not replace) our exceptional customer service. This includes expanding our VIP services, which offers Fox travelers exclusive tiers of premium service.
The achievements of 2024 have laid a solid foundation for what promises to be another year of growth, excellence, and innovation.
Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members for making 2024 a year of exceptional growth. Together, we will continue to shape the future of business travel.
George Kalka
VP of Business Travel, Fox World Travel
