GlobalStar expands its network in Italy with TravelDesk

With the addition of TravelDesk Business Travel Management as a new partner, GlobalStar Travel Management expands its network in Italy.

GlobalStar is one of the world’s leading travel and events networks, operating in 55 countries through more than 2,500 locations. GlobalStar’s total turnover, exceeding USD 12 billion, ensures significant purchasing power, which translates into higher-value travel programs and MICE projects. In each country, GlobalStar’s executive team is supported by experienced and highly qualified partners who collaborate on a global scale. While operating in a global market, it is essential to take into account the characteristics of each local market, which are reflected in national culture, corporate culture, and individual behaviors. These nuances form the foundation of GlobalStar’s philosophy: Go global. Stay local.

In Italy, GlobalStar will therefore be represented by TravelDesk, a travel agency specialized in business travel, founded in Genoa in 1991. Today, TravelDesk boasts a team of over 25 professionals serving 500 Italian and international companies, with an annual turnover of €11 million.

James Stevenson, CEO of GlobalStar, commented: “Italy represents the world’s eighth-largest economy and a strategic, highly valuable market for our business. By welcoming TravelDesk into GlobalStar, we enrich our network with a company deeply rooted in the Italian market, sharing our values and objectives, and bringing over 30 years of expertise in corporate travel, meetings and events, as well as the maritime and offshore sectors—fields that require significant experience and the diverse skills of a strong professional team.”

Mirella Bruschi, Founder and CEO of TravelDesk, added: “We are very proud to be GlobalStar’s partner in Italy. Joining this prestigious network strengthens our existing business and will contribute to TravelDesk’s further growth. Thanks to this partnership and the synergies it will generate, our clients will benefit from enhanced advantages through a global network of partners and suppliers, advanced technological solutions, and we will be able to guarantee an ever-higher standard of service.”