As global travel becomes increasingly complex - impacting both the maritime sector and the wider leisure industry - and looming jet fuel shortages threatening disruption Columbus Travel has launched two new service offerings.
Designed to address evolving travel demands across both sectors, the new products, Travel Packages and the enhanced Executive Travel service, combine seamless logistics, cost efficiency and personalised service to support a wide range of needs, from crew mobility and corporate travel to individual and group leisure journeys.
The move reflects mounting pressure not only on shipowners and managers managing global crew logistics, but also on travel providers and consumers navigating ongoing disruption, tighter cost controls and increasing demand for flexibility and reliability across international travel.
Travel Packages have been introduced as fully integrated solutions combining flights, accommodation and ground transport into a single booking structure, aimed at simplifying planning and reducing administrative burden. The offering is designed to appeal to the wider leisure market, introducing greater flexibility and enabling a more tailored approach that can accommodate both operational travel and personal trips.
At the same time, Columbus Travel has expanded its Executive Travel service to provide end-to-end support for corporate clients and senior travellers. This includes premium travel arrangements, global hotel programmes, visa and immigration handling, and round-the-clock assistance. The service is designed to give organisations greater visibility and control over travel spend, while ensuring consistency, comfort and reliability across international operations.
Christis Marcoullis, Managing Director of Columbus Travel
Managing Director of Columbus Travel Group, Christis Marcoullis, said: “As travel requirements across both the maritime and wider leisure sectors become increasingly complex, we are seeing a clear shift in what our clients expect from their travel partners. The launch of our Travel Packages and enhanced Executive Travel services is a direct response to that change, bringing together seamless logistics, cost efficiency and a more personalised approach to support everything from large-scale crew movements to individual travel experiences.
“The travel sector is facing a huge challenge with the threat of major jet fuel shortages causing disruption for travellers, and as an industry we must ensure we are adapting to this environment. It’s about delivering smarter, more integrated travel solutions that keep pace with the demands of a global, fast-moving market.”
The launch marks a further expansion of Columbus Travel’s service portfolio as it looks to strengthen its position not only within the maritime sector, but also across the broader travel and leisure industry.
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