GDS

About
GDS

GDS pioneered the concept of turn key global, regional and country level distribution solutions servicing the cruise and river boat industries.

We have generated +$5B in cruise and river boat revenues. Today, we are a leading global representation company focused on the maritime leisure sector. With approximately 130 employees, including approximately 75 sales and marketing professionals, GDS operates across sixty-five offices on three continents

Our core focus is on 3 central themes:

  • Ocean and River Cruise line representation.
  • Commercial and business development on the smaller and middle segments of non-core feeder markets.
  • Charter operating and charter brokering services.

GDS’s offices – or Partners – include more than 65 of the industries leading business executives, former government leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers . Their network of relationships, experience and deep industry expertise in operating successful businesses helps us evaluate commercial opportunities. We work with our Clients to achieve superior, risk- adjusted returns for the brands we represent.

Our business model is designed to replace our Clients fixed G&A with a more dynamic variable cost model designed to reduce risk while increasing revenue.

  • $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