GDS

 

Working
with GDS


Relationships matter. We believe in a relationship-driven approach to investing through partnering with exceptional brands to help them build and improve thier global footprint in small and medium sized markets.

With 30 years of experience, we are an understated company with a reputation for integrity and delivering on our commitments.

Our reputation, operating style and track record of success frequently makes us the preferred choice of management and sellers.

We partner with management teams of well-positioned businesses to improve revenue growth and operating margins while taking strategic actions to expand the business globally and increase market share or broaden product lines.

We bring several unique resources to our clients businesses including:

  • Global Presence: A global footprint that supports ocean and river cruise companies expand into regions with the best growth prospects.
  • Industry Expertise: A tight sector focus, with expertise and dedicated teams in the cruise and leisure sectors
  • Participants: The GDS Partner network – an unrivaled global nexus of some of the cruise industry’s most important business leaders.
  • Operating Partners and Executives: Experienced professionals with a track record of providing specialized expertise and experience.
  • Team Approach: A structured and rigorous process to make team-oriented, consensus-driven decisions.

We are one team, one dream.

  • $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