Corporate Experiences
Ventura Travel Service (VTS) started in 1964, providing Ventura County with our award-winning and efficient travel services. Since then, our awards remain, and we have grown to service clients globally with the most economical and efficient travel services for over 55 years.
In the ever-changing travel business, corporate travel management is much more than agents making travel arrangements for your travelers - it entails managing your entire travel program, now more than ever. As industry experts, we are able to analyze travel patterns and identify opportunities for more cost-effective travel policies - all of which will affect your bottom line.
Our travel services meet the needs of all our clientele, from the most discriminating travelers to the easy to please. You'll receive the same respect and local courtesy we have become known for throughout the years. We've mastered the travel needs of the Fashion, Film, Music, and Entertainment industries for over 35 years.
VTS offers state-of-the-art technology that puts us on the cutting edge. Our commitment to new technology enables us to be the low-cost provider of high-quality services. Our office is equipped with multiple GDS computer reservation systems, ensuring we corner the market on global offerings, combined with an automated quality assurance system, giving us the lead in new product development.
At Ventura Travel Service, we offer experience, personal service, high-tech automation, and savings. We guarantee corporate travelers and travel planners personal attention and 100% service.
TRAVEL CONSULTANCY AT EVERY EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Experienced Agents
We've blazed the globe extensively, and our personal knowledge allows us to recommend and build the most worthwhile destination experiences in the world. So, while you're traveling, we're here for you 24/7 should the unexpected happen.
Tailor-Made Itineraries
You tell us where in the world you want to go, and we'll take care of the rest by arranging the best transportation, accommodation, guides, entertainment, and restaurant reservations for you.
Passport & Visas
We know how stressful all of the paperwork can be when it comes to obtaining passports and visas, which is why our dedicated passport and visa department works with you every step of the way to eliminate confusion and missteps.
VTS Air
Our outstanding relationships with the airlines allow us to discount many airline-imposed change and seat fees and pass these savings along to you. Our in-house quality control team reviews all tickets to ensure that you receive the lowest available fare.
Private Charter
We work with only the best in the industry. With VTS, you will get a high-quality aircraft at the discounted price you deserve with innovative, flexible options that offer real value. Our partners utilize a comprehensive and unique 9-Point Safety Program developed in conjunction with some of the most senior aviation experts in the world.
Ventura Travel Service is proud to be affiliated with:
- Cassis Travel Services - Bespoke Entertainment, Music & Luxury Travel Innovators
- House of Beyond & This is Beyond - Membership-only Strategic Think Tank for Travel Executives
- Luxe Incentives - Strategic Engagement and Incentive Solutions
- Virtuoso - Specialist in the Art of Travel
- ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents
- ARC - Association Airlines Reporting Corporation
- IATA - International Air Transport Association
Best Travel Options, Best Rates
Ventura Travel has relationships with all air carriers, so you are assured of the best possible service, pricing, and availability, as well as the comfort and convenience of working with your local agent.
Industry's Best Hotel Program
As our client, you have access to the best rooms at the best rates at over 17,800 hotels worldwide.
Best Flights, Best Seats
Our quality assurance technology continuously checks for the best flight schedules, best seat selections, lowest fares, upgrades, and more.
Emergency Assistance
If you need help with travel changes or other problems, it's available toll-free around the clock, around the world.
International Services
Special services to ensure safety, convenience, and cost-sensitive international travel, including Passport and Visa services, International Rate Desk, and more.
Leading-Edge Technology
Ventura Travel has invested in leading-edge technology that is highly accurate and cost-effective to ensure data quality before and after bookings are entered. We use multiple state-of-the-art reservation systems, quality assurance, and reporting products. Our technology enables Ventura Travel to be the low-cost provider of high-quality travel services and allows us to focus even greater resources on travel management. We continually review, and introduce to our clients, state-of-the-art technology as it becomes available.
Travel Reporting - GRASP Technologies
GRASP Technologies is a web-based management reporting service designed to address the needs of the corporation seeking to better manage travel expenditures and increase productivity. Up-to-the-minute reports are available from the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, around the world.
VTS Global Hotel Program
The Global Hotel Program gives you exceptional value, not only across properties and rates, but in the amenities corporate travelers appreciate most. Our program complements your negotiated hotel program with more than 45,000 properties spanning 189 countries to give your travelers the best choice for every booking, no matter where they travel.
All properties offer, at minimum, Best Available Rate (BAR) pricing, while most offer further discounts off BAR. And all rates are guaranteed for last-room availability. This ensures you get the most competitive rates available in an ever-changing environment.
But the savings go beyond the daily rate. Most properties include additional amenities, like:
- Free Breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Free Use of Fitness Center
We're all about making your travelers and your bottom line happy.
Our teams consist of in-house staff and extraordinarily talented independent contractors.
Our in-house team consists of:
PATRICK CROKE (Manager)
Corporate
patrick@venturatravel.com
CAROLYN MARTZ-HARTMAN (Manager)
Leisure
carolyn@venturatravel.com
DONNA CROKE
Corporate & Leisure
donna@venturatravel.com
DEBBIE HOLLEY
Corporate & Leisure
debbie@venturatravel.com
SUSAN "SUZIE" BAPTISTE
Corporate
susan@venturatravel.com
We are Headquartered in the beautiful seaside town of Ventura, California.