About Us

ATPI Group, A Direct Travel Company, ranks among the world’s leading travel and events management organizations. Since 1919, the Group has been delivering global travel, logistics, event management, and hospitality solutions, combining decades of expertise with specialized knowledge to support complex international projects.

Today, the organization brings together expertise across several specialized sectors, including corporate travel, marine travel, energy travel, events mining travel, sports travel, and global hospitality solutions.

 

 

A history of experts and major international acquisitions

The ATPI Group—as it is known today—was formed in 2002, when a number of corporations in the UK and the Netherlands joined forces. Management continued to acquire and integrate diverse businesses into the Group, with the purchase of Newhaven Travel in the US (2003) and MTV in France (2005). In 2006, they acquired the majority of ATP Netherlands.

The Group continued its buy-and-build strategy, acquiring Instone International, a marine travel management company with an international network, in 2009, and Pathfinder Travel, in 2010.

In 2014, ATPI completed the acquisition of Voyager Travel, the leading independent travel management company in Australia. That same year, management continued to fuel growth when it acquired Griffin Travel, a specialist travel management company with offices in 13 countries. In September 2017, ATPI joined forces with Direct Travel, a leading provider of corporate travel management services, to form Direct ATPI—a global travel management solution for multinationals.

The company continues to develop its international network of franchises and partners. Today, ATPI comprises a group of seasoned experts in more than 120 countries. The company’s Canadian division came into being in 2016, when it was named official ticketing, travel and hospitality partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). ATPI Canada has offices in Montreal and Toronto.

A History of Expertise and International Growth 

The ATPI Group, as it became known in its modern form, was established in 2002 following the merger of several corporations in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The company subsequently pursued an ambitious international growth strategy through a series of acquisitions and integrations, including Newhaven Travel in the United States (2003), MTV in France (2005), and a majority stake in ATP Netherlands (2006).

The Group continued expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of Instone International, a marine travel management company with an international network, in 2009, followed by Pathfinder Travel in 2010.

In 2014, ATPI acquired Voyager Travel, Australia’s leading independent travel management company, as well as Griffin Travel, a specialist travel management company with offices in 13 countries. In 2017, ATPI joined forces with Direct Travel to launch Direct ATPI, delivering integrated global travel management solutions for multinational organizations.

ATPI’s Canadian division was established in 2016 after being named the official ticketing, travel, and hospitality partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee. Today, ATPI Canada operates from its office in Montreal.

In September 2025, Direct Travel acquired ATPI, bringing together two industry leaders to create one of the largest travel management companies in the world. The combined organization now generates more than $6 billion in annual travel volume, operates across more than 120 countries, and benefits from a particularly strong North American presence through ATPI Canada’s operations in Montreal and Toronto alongside Direct Travel’s extensive US network.

ATPI Canada: Travel packages and major events

ATPI Canada is composed of a team of recognized experts established across the country to serve multinationals, international event promoters and national sports federations seeking industry expertise, top-quality service and innovative technology.

What distinguishes us on the Canadian market?

We have access to a global network of cutting edge expertise in a variety of industries and markets, competitive pricing and travel solutions that are difficult to match.

Our extensive experience developing technologies means that we can meet all our customers’ and travellers’ needs.

What

We organize corporate international events and incentives, including travel logistics, for corporations and for world-class sports events.

How

We have a hyper-personalized and turnkey approach to serve our clients’ needs and reality. We put our best-in-class expertise, experience and worldwide network at the service of our clients to deliver excellence.

Why

Because we want to provide an unforgettable experience for every single one of our clients.

Delivering what really matters.

Contact us to learn more about our travel and event management solutions.

Testimonials

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    This was by far the best experience ever! I met some really good people and I had the best time. Thank you ATPI group for making this amazing!

    Michelle Neben
    Event: Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018
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    It was an awesome experience, more than I ever expected. ATPI staff on-site did an excellent job, very knowleadgeable and helpful.

    Peter N.
    Event: Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018
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    ATPI has been extremely patient and understanding in our current planning situation while continuing to provide world class service and professionalism. Having their ‘feet on the ground’ has been more important than we ever could have imagined. Don’t hesitate, reach out to them when you’re thinking of adding to your team.

    Paul Webster
    National Development Coach Olympic Team Leader

ATPI Insights

Whether you need to resolve a travel management issue before your morning coffee is over, are looking for insider knowledge to improve your organization’s corporate travel strategy, or want to be briefed on how to make your corporate events unforgettable, contact us. Until then here are some of our achievements.

Event secrets: how ATPI secures hotel rooms in fully booked cities

Setting a gold standard: ATPI at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Strengthening Women’s Hockey: ATPI Sports Travel, the Travel Partner in North America 

The road to The Olympic Games Paris 2024

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Hospitality for Canadian Olympic Committee

Combining a Conference and Incentive

Successful PR and sponsor activation for Brunel at Volvo Ocean Race

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Meet the team

ATPI comprises a worldwide network of seasoned experts in 100 countries. Its Canadian division is composed of a team of recognized experts located across the country. ATPI Canada is part of a tight-knit community that shares a passion for the sense of exclusivity provided by travel, events and sports. ATPI Canada’s team members, who come from diverse cultures around the world, pool their skills and work together to make each project a meaningful and unforgettable experience driven by excellence. Nothing less. Working with our team means getting the support necessary to reach your goals, knowing with certainty that all issues have been identified and addressed, and enjoying all the expected benefits. Working together means doing all of that, in a respectful and enjoyable atmosphere.

Medias

Direct Travel Acquires ATPI

Denver, CO – September 22, 2025 – Direct Travel, Inc., a leader in corporate travel management, has announced the acquisition of its long-time strategic partner, ATPI, creating one of the world’s largest travel management companies. Together, the two companies will drive over $6 billion in annual total travel volume and offer leading technologies and unparalleled service...
•22 September 2025

ATPI Group Transforms Guest Management with Industry-First Product Launch

ATPI EventsHub integrates guest management and travel booking capabilities into a single, unified platform for customers. Using smart automation, ATPI EventsHub eliminates manual tasks and reduces planning time by up to 30%. Leading travel and events management company, ATPI Group, announces the global launch of ATPI EventsHub, the group’s end-to-end guest management platform designed to effortlessly...
•5 May 2025

ATPI and Canada Games Council Announce Multi-Year Partnership for Sports Travel and Event Management Services

ATPI, a global leader in travel management and events, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Canada Games Council (CGC). This agreement appoints ATPI as the official travel services provider for the Canada Games until 2031. Selected for its renowned expertise in Sports Travel and Group Travel and Events, ATPI will manage all...
•21 October 2024