Incentive travel to motivate and retain employees, foster positive corporate culture, create social media buzz, drive sales results, adventure, travel, reward employees, customers or partners. Ignite, inspire, achieve, revel, reflect.

1. exceptional people inspiring adventures

2. At Aces Abroad, we know people are your
biggest asset. Its our goal to ignite their
passion and creativity through adventure
and exploration. Although we may travel
in groups of 10 or 600 people, we
understand the importance of the
individual experience while abroad.

3. nimble and powerful
While planning a travel program, Aces Abroad joins your team, customizing
processes that best support your objectives, coupling efficiency with
customer service. Our size allows us to adopt your vision; Our affiliations
deliver the clout necessary to command exceptional service on your behalf.
An affiliate of Travel Experts….
 #1 Virtuoso Member with industry relationships and support necessary to provide individual and
corporate clients with extraordinary travel experiences
 A network of 200 + independent contractors partnered to optimize buying power and share trade
secrets
 Dedicated supplier representation – a key asset in an industry notorious for trouncing on the term
customer service
 The most competitive airline contracts awarded – offering more flexibility, special pricing and
upgrades, and exclusive access to premium seats and services
 A robust back-office team overseeing technology and software systems to provide optimum
efficiency, security, reporting and technical support

4. Combining ten years of consumer goods management experience in
sales, logistics, and customer service with ten years exploring the
world, consulting and planning international travel for groups, big and
small Julie Carani activates her passion where enterprise and
adventure intersect.

5. Aces Abroad works as an integrated part of your corporate team to develop
unique programs that surprise and delight attendees. Our service package is
customized to your particular needs as we endeavor to bring each program to
life.
We contract directly with suppliers and you enter into agreements with Aces
Abroad on specific elements of the program.
Aces Abroad generates income in three ways
• Fee-based ticketing, consulting, and management
• Supplier commissions
• Markup on net or under-commissioned rates
Every client is unique and fees are based on time, risk and complexity of the
program.
We offer a full suite of travel services.
your advocate, always

6. Destination Selection
Contract Negotiations
Rates, Concessions, Terms
Registration Processes
Logistical support
Booking
Air, Hotel
Events, Tours
Transportation
Travel Support 24/7
On-site Management
Emergency/Crisis Management
services
with you, every step of the way

7. your talent, optimized Offload tedious travel processes so your team can
concentrate on program concepts and content
timing is everything We drive the planning calendar so you retain leverage
during negotiations and throughout the program
you don’t know what With over 200 potential points of negotiation in a five day
you don’t know trip, firms managing their own travel often leave valuable
opportunities unaddressed
risk is manageable An acute understanding of industry cost drivers
enables us to anticipate, plan, and budget with accuracy
you are unique Strong industry relationships and behind-the-scenes
experience enable us to tune supplier teams and processes
to deliver service that is synchronized to your event
it’s about people We understand behaviors, anticipate needs and ignite
passion on-site to deliver exceptional hospitality
shit happens We aggressively address unavoidable travel inconveniences
before they become critical and smooth ruffled feathers when
glitches arise, as they always do
why outsource?

8. destination selection process
Together we will select a destination worthy of your investment that sparks
creativity, cultivates meaningful interaction and leaves a lasting impression on
your entire team.
To get started we will…
1) Define the vision
2) Apply geographical, financial and logistical
parameters
3) Develop a broad destination list
4) Identify and address obstacles
5) Issue request for proposals
6) Compile destination summaries and preliminary
budgets
7) Review and prioritize destinations
8) Conduct site inspections
9) Negotiate contracts
10) Initiate planning calendar