GTI Appoints Pam Ramage VP of Industry Relations
ORLANDO, FL. June 8, 2006. Global Travel International (GTI), the world's largest home-based travel agent network, has appointed Pam Ramage as its new Vice President of Industry Relations. Pam, a 21-year industry veteran will be responsible for the further development of travel supplier relationships, including GTI's Preferred Supplier program.
"We're confident Pam's extensive executive leadership combined with broad travel experience will take GTI to a higher level of growth, and we're very pleased to have her on board," said GTI President and CEO Michael Gross. "Our sales are particularly strong this year, as we're experiencing double-digit growth. The timing really couldn't be better," added Gross.
Prior to joining GTI, Pam was the Director of Sales for Apple Vacations based in Newton Square, PA. In addition, Pam was Director of Sales for Strategic Markets for US Airways based in Alexandria, VA where she spent 19 years serving in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, playing a critical role in the company's overall growth.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from North Adams State College in North Adams, MA and will report to Ron Kieves, GTI's Chief Marketing Officer.
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