About Us: Company History

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Conlin Travel was founded in 1959 by L. Thomas Conlin in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We have grown to a position of leadership in the travel community and now encompass several travel-related companies. Over the years we have worked with hundreds of thousands of clients striving to make each and every one of their travel journeys an exceptional experience and value.

Company founder Tom Conlin and his son Chris, president of Conlin Travel, shown at the right, instill a positive atmosphere within our company. At Conlin Travel, you will find a company that can make a difference for your organization. We believe in creating long term, lasting relationships with our clients by delivering measurable value while inspiring travelers' enthusiasm with innovation, energy and commitment.

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The Conlin Timeline:

2017	Recognized on the Travel Weekly 2017 Power List of top U.S. and global travel agencies
2017	Acquired Activa Travel of Grand Rapids, Michigan
2016	Recognized on the Travel Weekly 2016 Power List of top U.S. and global travel agencies
2015	First Concur Travel Preferred Partner to become TMC Certified
2015	Recognized on the Travel Weekly 2015 Power List of top U.S. and global travel agencies
2014	Became a Concur Preferred Agency Partner, one of only 11 in the country
2014	Opened a full service office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the West Michigan region
2014	Recognized on the Travel Weekly 2014 Power List of top U.S. and global travel agencies
2013	Joined BCD Travel and Signature Travel as an affiliate agency
2013	Achieved $100,000,000 in sales
2012	Became a top reseller of Concur Travel and Expense with a direct relationship based in Michigan
2011	Awarded Delta Air Lines' "Best of the Best" for achieving outstanding market share performance
2010	Relocated Okemos office to East Lansing, MI
2010	Became largest full service Travel Management Company in Michigan
2009	Established exclusive eTravel Services division to bring our IT services in house
2009	Moved into top 10 (#7) agency reseller of Rearden Commerce in the U.S.
2009	Opened full service office in Okemos, MI
2005	Established joint venture with College Travel of Lansing, MI
2005	Established joint venture with Bisbee Travel of Jackson, MI
2004	Established joint venture with Averett Elite Group Travel Agency of San Francisco, CA
2001	Joined American Express Travel Network
2000	Acquired Joy Leitz Travel of Dexter, MI
2000	Chris Conlin became sole owner of Conlin Travel, Inc.
1999	Founded Conlin Consulting computer services in Ann Arbor, MI
1998	Acquired A-New Travel of Ypsilanti, MI
1998	Formed Great Lakes Cruise Company division
1992	Chris Conlin named President & CEO of Conlin Travel
1990	Acquired Faber Travel of Ann Arbor, MI
1984	Established branch office in San Francisco, CA
1983	Founded Conlin-Hallissey Travel School in Ann Arbor, MI
1980	Acquired National Travel Service of Washington D.C.
1979	Acquired Anderson Travel of Winston-Salem, NC
1978	Acquired Van Slycke & Reeside Travel Associates of Washington D.C.
1976	Established separate corporate travel division
1976	First agency in area to install automated airline reservation system
1964	Conlin Athletic Tours was formed and became the official travel agent for the Big Ten bowl trips
1959	Conlin Travel was founded on South University Street in Ann Arbor, MI