Our global reach and influence is enhanced through our impressive network of affiliates. In North America, Hickory offers two types of membership programs, tailored to fit any size of agency - Hickory Travel Systems, and Custom Travel Systems. The all-inclusive Hickory Travel Systems comprises over 50 mostly mid- to large-size partner agencies utilizing all of our services. The a-la-carte Custom Travel Systems allows its 300-plus members to pick and choose services as needed. Custom Travel Systems also includes a dozen CTDs (Corporate Travel Departments).

GlobalStar, which is focused on international and global business development, also comprises over 50 members, typically in the top three of each representative Country.

SATC (South African Travel Centres) is a fast-growing network headquartered in South Africa, with representation covering the African continent.

L'alianxa ( formerly Hickory of Latin America ) has over 250 members throughout Latin and South America and has shown dynamic impact on its local markets.

TraveLeaders is a well-respected regional Corporate Travel Management Company based in Miami, with a strong presence on both coasts. Hickory and TraveLeaders collaborate closely to develop world class services, and TraveLeaders is the proving ground and test bed for our latest innovations. Altogether, we command an impressive $17 billion of travel spend, and use this collective buying power to great effect in securing the best deals for every one of our partner agencies. We also take the best practices from all over the globe use them to ensure that our integrated technology solutions can adapt to regional variations and also to changing influences on our domestic business. Combined Volume:

• Airfares - $8 billion
• Hotels - $4 billion
• Car Rental - $2 billion
• Cruises - $1 billion
• Other - $2 billion

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Hickory Travel Systems, founded in 1976, is an international consortium of more than 350 partners...
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