GDS

Relationships Matter

We believe in a relationship-driven approach by partnering with exceptional brands and by helping them build and improve their international businesses.

 

A LEGACY OF SUCCESS

Founded as a collective partnership, GDS pioneered the concept of turn key global, regional and country level representation and distribution solutions servicing the cruise and river boat industries generating over $5Billion in cruise and river boat revenues since 1990. We believe our success is due to the fact that we have been able to steadfastly adhere to our “one-team, one-dream” principals over many years and over many economic, political and geographic cycles.

  • $5 billion

    in collective cruise and river boat revenues

  • 65/3

    With sixty-five locations across three continents, GDS has an unparalleled global network of maritime leisure industry sector-focused offices run by highly experienced travel industry executives and influencers

  • 125+

    With approximately 130 employees, including over 75 sales and marketing professionals, GDS’s experienced and focused team leverages deep industry knowledge and exceptional operational expertise

  • 1980’s

    With partnerships founded over 30 years ago, GDS’s team represents one of the oldest and most experienced companies with a long legacy of success