ADTRAV Names Longtime Travel Industry Expert to Leadership Position

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ADTRAV Travel Management, a leading corporate, government, and vacation travel management company, has announced the appointment of Ed Phillips as Vice President of Leisure and Events Travel. Phillips joins the ADTRAV executive team, overseeing the strategic expansion of ADTRAV's leisure, meetings and incentives, lodging services, and group air verticals. His move to ADTRAV helps further cement the company's leading role in the industry and augments its future plans for continued growth.

"We are incredibly excited that Ed has decided to join the ADTRAV family," stated Roger Hale, President and CEO of ADTRAV. "His industry experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our national presence."

Previously, Phillips served as Regional Director, USA West for Travel Edge where he managed a network of 7 offices and 200 independent contractors and staff travel counselors producing $200M in annual sales. Over the last 22 years, Phillips has owned one of California's largest independent travel management companies and consulted with marketing, cruise, and travel technology providers on wide-ranging business improvement projects.

Phillips is a multi-year Travel + Leisure A Lister, has served on advisory boards for Tauck and United/Mark Travel, and has participated on the Princess President's Council and American Express Advisory Board. He is a member of the Global Business Travel Association and is a Global Travel Professional and Certified Travel Agent.
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Since 1977, ADTRAV has provided professional travel management services to major corporations, government agencies and contractors, and non-profit organizations nationally and globally. Founded on the premise that with the right management team, the latest technology, and a motivated workforce, ADTRAV has successfully reduced their clients' overall cost of travel while providing a level of customer service that exemplifies its company mantra of Service Nonstop. To learn more, visit adtrav.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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