GMT - Global Marine Travel

09/19/2024

Fantastic news for US Citizens! The State Department announced that its online renewal system is now fully operational: https://apnews.com/article/passport-renewals-online-mail-paper-applications-87df311259fdbd01bc9fb50cab4137e9?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.

08/16/2024

It was a fantastic evening on August 14th in the heart of Makati City, Philippines. GMT, together with airline partners Etihad Airways, held a private dinner for our clients at Blackbird at the Nielson Tower. The food, drinks, and especially the guests made it an event to remember. Thank you to our partners at Etihad and to all who attended!

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

Thank you for joining us at Posidonia Events 2024.

In June, Posidonia welcomed more than 40,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors from 138 countries – and V. was proud to be there in force. The highlight of the week for us was our party on 3rd June at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. The event provided a perfect place for us to catch up in a more relaxed setting with customers and showcase V.Services like GMT - Global Marine Travel, ShipSure, V.ERDE, SeaTec, Marcas, ShipMoney and Oceanic. It’s always great to see our teams come together, all driven by one goal to be the industry’s Committed Partner of Progress for Everything at Sea.

Read more about our presence at Posidonia on p6 of the July edition of Way Point.

https://vgrouplimited.com/way-point/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=posidoniapost1408&utm_campaign=july2024&utm_id=waypoint

07/31/2024

Exciting news: Southwest Airlines is now offering Marine Fares!

In a market where some airlines have been cutting back on their marine fare options, a new entrant has emerged, introducing a revitalized marine fare program to Global Marine Travel.

“GMT is proud to offer you access to Southwest’s marine fares for popular seafaring destinations, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean,” said Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director of GMT. “This addition ensures that our customers have more options and greater flexibility when planning their travels both domestically and internationally.”

More information can be found on our website, here: https://www.flygmt.com/news/southwest-airlines-launches-marine-fares-and-transitions-to-assigned-seating/

A new entrant has come into the market, bringing a fresh marine fare program to GMT: Southwest Airlines is now offering Marine Fares.

07/24/2024

In alignment with our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and dedication to supporting the communities in which we operate, the GMT Greece and Oceanic Teams are proud to announce the donation of basketballs to the 'Basketball Academy for Athletes Development' in Marousi, Athens, during .

The Ακαδημία Ανάπτυξης Αθλητών (Akadimia Anaptiksis) plays a crucial role in the lives of approximately 300 athletes up to the age of 20 and their families, fostering their development and passion for the sport.

We are honoured to support their journey, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle, and reinforcing our commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement. 🌍🏀

06/28/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Global Marine Travel (GMT) has secured a spot in the top 50 of Travel Weekly's Power List for the 5th consecutive year. This achievement reiterates GMT's unwavering commitment to excellence in maritime travel management. Despite the $110 million sales threshold, the Power List expanded by 11 companies this year, reaching an all-time high of 72 top travel agencies worldwide.

GMT's 2023 Developments:

▪️ Expanded commercial crew accounts globally.
▪️ Launched multiple private air charter operations for cruise lines.
▪️ Invested in online booking tools such as Fly2C, boosting sales without increasing overhead.
▪️ Increased focus on selling ancillary services such as hotels and car rentals in addition to flights.

Looking Ahead:

▪️ GMT is preparing to launch CruiseLink 2.0 in 2024, an advanced online booking tool for cruise line consortia.
▪️ Projecting robust growth with more expedition-style cruises and strong commercial cargo and crew travel business.
▪️ Despite concerns about high interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical unrest, GMT remains optimistic about the future, focusing on continued expansion and innovation.

For more, please visit: https://www.travelweekly.com/Power-List-2024/Global-Marine-Travel

06/28/2024

Scenes from around town with GMT at the Newport Charter Yacht Show - fabulous weather, stunning sunsets, yacht hops, sail boats, meals shared with friends, airport lounge pass giveaways, and our coveted GMT rugby balls. What more could we possibly ask for in Newport?! Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard

06/27/2024

Been a long time coming (thanks COVID), but we are SO excited for this!! Stay tuned 😁

06/13/2024

Το Global Marine Travel (GMT) αναζητά έμπειρα στελέχη (Corporate Travel Consultant) για το γραφείο της Αθήνας.

06/13/2024

ASMTT (Association Monegasque Tennis de Table) was created in 1938! The club has grown from 50 members pre-COVID to 120 today, with six teams competing at various levels. They are proud to have Xiaoxin Yang, a top 20 world player, representing Monaco in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The club also benefits from the expertise of Anthony Geminiani, one of France’s top players and their trainer.
 
For the past two years, GMT has proudly sponsored ASMTT’s season-opening tombola, providing flight tickets as the grand prize. This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for both players and spectators, greatly supporting the club. This year, the Championnat de Monaco was a huge success with 150 matches played on June 8th. The winners in the first and second categories received trophies and GMT flight tickets. The event saw over 70 players competing across four different categories. More info: https://asmonacott.com/

06/11/2024

More Sunday funday action from the June 9th Miami Sharks game and Yachtie tailgate!

Sponsored by: GMT - Global Marine Travel, Yacht Chandlers, Resolve Academy, MHG Insurance, Engineered Yacht Solutions, American Yacht Agents, and Universal Marine Center.

06/11/2024

05/31/2024

Global Marine Travel is proud to be partners with Aegean Airlines and wishes them a further successful 25 years.

Aegean Airlines has enabled us to provide exceptional maritime travel services, ensuring that our clients enjoy seamless, comfortable, and reliable travel experiences over their vast network of destinations.

Here’s to Aegean Airlines, to our partnership, and many more years of flying high!

05/29/2024

Can you say amenities?! What do you think of this crew lounge at Marina Bahía Golfito?

05/22/2024

The GMT Team in the Philippines is on a roll! This time, receiving a plaque of recognition from Delta Air Lines for 2023 Outstanding Travel Agency Sales. Way to go Team GMT!

05/21/2024

GMT Greece and Oceanic are thrilled to invite our valued clients and friends to our daily Cocktail Receptions at the Posidonia Events International Shipping Exhibition in Athens, Greece from June 3-7, 2024.

Join us at booth 1.404 in Hall 1 for drinks, canapés, and great company on these dates:

▪ Tuesday, June 4th, 14:00 – 17:00, Sponsored by GO GLOBAL TRAVEL
▪ Wednesday, June 5th, 14:00 – 17:00
▪ Thursday, June 6th, 14:00 – 17:00, Sponsored by Etihad Airways

Exciting prize drawings await! We can't wait to reconnect with you at these flagship events.

05/20/2024

We are thrilled to announce that GMT has been recognized as one of Philippine Airlines' most valued partners for the 2023 calendar year at the prestigious PAL Awards International 2024!

Over the course of two spectacular events held from April 22-24, 2024, GMT was honored with not one, but two prestigious awards:

🏅 Gold Award in Palawan, Philippines

🏆 Top Performer Award in Boracay, Philippines

These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence and our strong partnership with Philippine Airlines. We couldn't be prouder of our team's hard work and dedication that made this achievement possible.

Thank you to Philippine Airlines for this incredible recognition, and here's to many more successful collaborations in the future!

05/08/2024

The GMT Team is looking forward to another incredible Posidonia Events International Shipping Exhibition, 3-7 June 2024, in Athens, Greece. We will be co-exhibiting with our sister company, Oceanic, at Stand 1.404, Hall 1.

Stop by our booth to learn more about GMT's online maritime travel booking engine, Fly2C. With Fly2C, travel arrangers can effortlessly coordinate and book entire crew movements within a single session, saving valuable time and effort.

Experience Fly2C firsthand and learn how it can revolutionize the way you manage maritime travel. From simplified booking processes to seamless integration with your existing HR systems, Fly2C is the ultimate solution for efficient and stress-free crew movement management.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.flygmt.com/events/posidonia-2024/

Schedule a meeting during Posidonia with GMT Greece at Stand 1.404, Hall 1, and check out a demo of our online booking platform, Fly2C.

05/03/2024

GMT Founder & Managing Director, Tim Davey, and GM of North America & Head of Global Sales, Chris Podolsky, pay a visit this week to Harland & Wolff shipyard in the Port of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Harland and Wolff ‘The Yard’ stands as the originating site of the renowned Titanic, and it’s their historical expertise, fused with cutting-edge technology, that has profoundly influenced the evolution of the maritime sector as we know it today. This 81 acre shipyard was developed to be able to take some of the world’s largest vessels, and is well-served by two local international airports and seaports. Some of the ships seen here are: Margaritaville and Ville Vie. Thank you Lucy Todd for the tour!

05/02/2024

Qatar Airways has recognized Global Marine Travel as one of their Most Valued Trade Partners for 2023-2024! We are in awe of Qatar's dedication to our global seafarers with extensive travel benefits such as:

✅ A dedicated Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport for seafarers to relax in comfort between their transit flights

✅ A fully flexible Marine and Offshore fare program for GMT customers

Thank you, Qatar Airways, for your unwavering support and partnership over the years.

05/01/2024

We’re thrilled to announce our repeat sponsorship of the Opening Party at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo 2024! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and a special guest performance by Julio Iglesias Jr!

Remember, this party is exclusive to VIPs, Exhibitors, and CSI+ Pass holders only. Please make sure to RSVP at [email protected] to secure your spot and let’s celebrate in style, Miami!



Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas
MJM Marine
Andriali Contract
Julio Iglesias, Jr.

04/23/2024

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