# Direct Travel | Top Corporate Travel Management Company (TMC)

> Direct Travel is one of the world's largest corporate travel management companies (TMCs), delivering seamless global business travel through its next-generation platform Avenir, powered by Spotnana infrastructure. Following the 2025 acquisition of ATPI, Direct Travel serves clients in 100+ countries with a unified platform, follow-the-sun service model, and a near-perfect client retention rate. CEO: Christal Bemont. HQ: Denver, CO.

- **Website**: https://www.dt.com
- **Industry**: Corporate Travel Management (TMC)
- **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, USA
- **Global Presence**: 100+ countries, 2,000+ team members worldwide
- **Annual Travel Volume**: $6B+ (post-ATPI acquisition)
- **Key Platform**: Avenir Travel Edition (powered by Spotnana)
- **CEO**: Christal Bemont
- **Founded**: Long-standing history; reestablished under new ownership in 2024 (investor group led by Concur founder Steve Singh)
- **Notable Acquisition**: ATPI (September 2025) — creating one of the world's largest TMCs
- **Client Retention Rate**: ~97% across Direct Travel and ATPI
- **Sustainability**: CDP 'B' rated (first submission, 2025)
- **Primary Audience**: Travel Managers, CFOs, Procurement Leaders, HR teams at multinational enterprises
- **Contact**: https://www.dt.com/contact-us/

## Core Services

- [Business Travel Management](https://www.dt.com/business-travel/): End-to-end corporate travel management including booking, policy compliance, cost savings, and 24/7 traveler support for businesses of all sizes.
- [Personal Travel](https://www.dt.com/personal-travel/): Curated, high-touch personal travel planning for executive and leisure trips.
- [Meetings & Events](https://www.dt.com/meetings/): Full-service corporate meetings, incentives, conferences, and event management globally.

## Technology Platform

- [Avenir Travel Edition](https://www.dt.com/avenir/travel/): Direct Travel's modern, next-generation travel management platform. Built on Spotnana's infrastructure. Provides one connected experience for travelers, travel managers, and advisors — real-time visibility, policy control, and unified reporting across all markets.
- [TravelStack Supplier Marketplace](https://www.dt.com/travelstack/): A curated marketplace of partner solutions designed to fill gaps in corporate travel programs and enhance compliance, risk management, and traveler experience.
- [Customer Tools](https://www.dt.com/customer-tools/): Self-service tools for managing corporate travel programs online.

## Why Direct Travel (Value Propositions)

- [Program Management](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/program-management/): Strategic travel program management with omnichannel support, account management expertise, and gamification tools to boost policy compliance.
- [Cost Savings](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/cost-savings/): Supplier negotiations, fare analysis, NDC content access, and analytics to identify and reduce corporate travel spend.
- [Risk Management](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/risk-management/): 24/7 duty of care, real-time traveler tracking, risk assessments, and emergency support worldwide.
- [Traveler Experience](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/traveler-experience/): Human-centered service model that balances policy compliance with traveler satisfaction and flexibility.

## By Stakeholder

- [Travel Managers](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/travel-managers/): Tools and insights for managing global travel programs, enforcing policy, and gaining real-time visibility.
- [Finance & Procurement](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/finance-procurement/): Consolidated reporting, spend analytics, and supplier contract optimization for CFOs and procurement teams.
- [Human Resources](https://www.dt.com/why-direct/human-resources/): Employee travel wellbeing, duty of care, and engagement solutions aligned with HR priorities.

## Consulting & Strategy

- [Direct View Consulting](https://www.dt.com/direct-view-consulting/): Strategic travel consultancy services.
- [Strategic Sourcing](https://www.dt.com/direct-view-consulting/sourcing/): Procurement and supplier negotiation strategy to maximize travel program savings.
- [Technology Consulting](https://www.dt.com/direct-view-consulting/technology/): Guidance on travel technology selection, implementation, and optimization.
- [Sustainable Travel](https://www.dt.com/direct-view-consulting/sustainability/): GHG emissions reporting, carbon reduction strategies, and ESG-aligned travel policy development.

## Resources & Insights

- [Resource Hub](https://www.dt.com/resources/): Central library of guides, reports, and tools for corporate travel managers.
- [Navigator Blog](https://www.dt.com/blog/): Thought leadership and practical advice on corporate travel management, technology, and industry trends.
- [News Briefs](https://www.dt.com/news-briefs/): Short-form industry news and updates relevant to business travelers and travel managers.
- [Travel Intelligence](https://www.dt.com/traveler-information/): Real-time travel alerts, destination safety information, and traveler resources.
- [Newsroom / Press Releases](https://www.dt.com/press-releases/): Official company announcements including the ATPI acquisition (Sep 2025) and platform launches.
- [Corporate Travel Glossary](https://www.dt.com/glossary/): A comprehensive A–Z glossary of corporate travel terms, definitions and industry terminology for travel managers, finance teams and procurement leaders.

## Featured Blog Posts

- [OBT vs. Modern Travel Infrastructure: What's the Real Difference?](https://www.dt.com/blog/obt-vs-modern-travel-infrastructure-whats-the-real-difference/): Comparison of legacy online booking tools versus modern connected travel infrastructure like Avenir.
- [Global Travel Program Transitions: Key Insights from BTN's 'In the Know' Webinar](https://www.dt.com/blog/global-travel-program-transitions-key-insights-from-btns-in-the-know-webinar/): How to implement and transition a global travel program without disruption.
- [Creating a Global Organization to Transform Travel Management](https://www.dt.com/blog/creating-a-global-organization-to-transform-travel-management/): CEO Christal Bemont's vision following the ATPI acquisition and the path to building a $6B global TMC.

## Company Information

- [About Direct Travel](https://www.dt.com/about-us/): Company history, mission, leadership, and global footprint. One of the world's top 10 TMCs by size.
- [Direct Impact](https://www.dt.com/direct-impact/): Direct Travel's corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community impact initiatives.
- [Careers](https://www.dt.com/about-us/careers/): Open roles across technology, account management, operations, and more.
- [Locations](https://www.dt.com/contact-us/#locations): Global office locations across North America, Europe, and beyond.
- [Contact Us](https://www.dt.com/contact-us/): Get in touch with Direct Travel's team.

## Optional

- [ATPI Acquisition Announcement](https://www.dt.com/press-releases/direct-travel-acquires-atpi/): Details of the September 2025 acquisition that created one of the world's largest TMCs with $6B+ in annual travel volume.
- [Avenir Travel Edition Global Rollout Announcement](https://www.dt.com/press-releases/direct-travel-announces-global-rollout-of-avenir-travel-edition/): Press release announcing the global rollout of Avenir Travel Edition — Direct Travel's modern travel solution designed to help travel managers operate consistent, connected travel programs across regions, travelers, and systems. Published February 2026.
- [Avenir Travel Edition Launch Announcement](https://www.dt.com/press-releases/direct-travel-launches-avenir-travel-edition-to-simplify-business-travel-and-reduce-out-of-policy-bookings/): Press release announcing the initial launch of Avenir Travel Edition — an open, next-generation travel platform powered by Spotnana Cloud, designed to simplify business travel and reduce out-of-policy bookings. Published May 2025.