ATPI
2024 sales: $1.9 billion
Previous ranking: 17
Employees: 2,291 full-time, 187 part-time
The Royals, 353 Altrincham Road
M22 4BJ Manchester, U.K.
Phone: (44) 207-111-8700
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$1.9 billion172,291 full-time, 187 part-timeThe Royals, 353 Altrincham RoadM22 4BJ Manchester, U.K.Phone: (44) 207-111-8700
Executives
CEO: Ian Sinderson
COMPANY FACTS
* Privately held.
* Subsidiary of ATPI Holdings (Jersey) Limited, a travel management company.
* Sales: 98% business, 2% leisure.
DEVELOPMENTS
* Introduced Crew Change Logistics to streamline management, integrating new technologies with expert support to optimize travel from pretrip planning to post-trip analysis.
* Rolled out CrewHub Platform, self-service booking to simplify crew and group travel arrangements. By enabling organizers to book multiple travelers from various starting points efficiently, CrewHub reduces booking times by up to 60%, significantly enhancing efficiency.
* Launched its first sustainability report and introduced related initiatives such as ATPI Halo. These efforts help clients measure, compensate and reduce their carbon footprints.
* Enhanced its sustainability efforts by starting to incorporate Well-to-Tank emissions in its calculations in January. This aligns with international standards for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. It also provides clients with more comprehensive data on their carbon footprints.
LOOKING AHEAD
* Embracing technologies, including AI, to improve revenue management and operational efficiency. These tools enable dynamic pricing models and personalized travel experiences.
* Strengthening its global presence by partnering with regional experts such as Arjaa Travel in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration enhances the company's ability to provide tailored travel solutions across diverse markets, ensures compliance with local regulations and offers clients seamless experiences worldwide.
* Leveraging data analytics to offer clients insights into their travel expenditures and patterns.
* Enhancing its duty of care offerings by providing proactive risk assessments, 24/7 global support and advanced traveler-tracking systems. These measures help ensure the safety and well-being of clients' personnel, particularly in challenging environments.
* Responding to increased industry pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the maritime and energy sectors are adopting greener practices. The company is committed to supporting clients with sustainable travel options, including carbon offset programs, optimized crew rotations to minimize emissions and enhanced reporting through ATPI Halo.
* Monitoring shifts in economic and geopolitical conditions, such as new trade tariffs and evolving visa requirements, that are expected to affect corporate and crew travel. The company is working to ensure smooth visa processing, border entry compliance and cost-effective planning for clients operating across multiple regions. The implementation of new entry requirements, such as the U.K.'s Electronic Travel Authorization system, will affect travel planning and visa processing. ATPI is assisting clients in navigating these regulatory updates, ensuring compliance and minimizing disruptions to travel schedules.
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