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About Us

Corporate Travel Service is a full-service tour provider with a rich history spanning back to 1965. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a well-established family-owned business that takes pride in delivering exceptional, bespoke travel experiences.

 

Our commitment to delivering high-quality and customized experiences has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the travel industry. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide unparalleled service and exceptional journeys that leave a lasting impact on all who choose to explore the world with us.


Exceptional Journeys began operating as a small, dedicated team in 2016; we have since grown to a department of eight travel professionals, all of whom are passionate about traveling and sharing that passion with our clients. We have arranged trips to all seven continents and are proud to serve a client base that has grown by over 15% each year. Our trips are specially curated for our clients, and we offer a range of travel experiences, from resort stays to cruises to intricately planned personal trips, arranged for everyone from solo travelers to groups exceeding 100 passengers.


Knowledge dictates all aspects of our work: knowledge of our clients and their interests, knowledge of destinations, and knowledge of the best travel practices and arrangements. We are proud members of Signature Travel Network, an exclusive travel consortium comprised of the world’s leading travel professionals and partners, which affords us the ability to provide our clients with the extraordinary, luxurious experiences they deserve.

Our Founder & Owners

As a privately held, family business, we have been gratefully serving clients since operating our first tour in 1965. Based in Michigan, we develop and produce group tours, custom luxury travel, themed cruises, and events.

 

Today we serve major markets with a dedicated, experienced, and caring team: Culture Tours, Educational Tours, Faith-based Tours and Pilgrimages, Music Performance Tours, Luxury Travel by Exceptional Journeys, Themed Cruises, and Event Management.

Founder and Chairman

Joseph DiFranco

Joseph DiFranco, Founder and Chairman of Corporate Travel, is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan; he is the architect of an organization that employs over 70 people.

President

John Hale

John is a graduate of The University of Michigan and The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and served as Judicial Clerk to the Michigan Supreme Court before practicing law with Bodman LLP and the Ford Motor Company. Mr. Hale began his career with Corporate Travel in 2000.

Chief Executive Officer

David DiFranco

David is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame and received his MBA from The University of Michigan. He is a Certified Public Accountant who worked as a consultant for Deloitte & Touche LLP for 5 years. Mr. DiFranco began his career with Corporate Travel in 1998.

Exceptional Journeys Team

Joe DiFranco

Director of Leisure Travel

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Anna Cousino

Travel Advisor

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Riley Gaidica

Travel Advisor

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Shauna Hitchcock

Travel Advisor

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Lindsey Hlubic

Travel Advisor

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April Pleska

Operational Coordinator

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Becca Wyeth

Group Travel Curator

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