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About Hickory Global Partners

Your partner in corporate travel success.

For over four decades, Hickory Global Partners has been the industry-leading global alliance for corporate travel agencies, departments, and corporations like yours.

We know the challenges you face.

That’s why we deliver unmatched negotiated discounts, streamlined technology, and 24/7 support—all designed to boost your profitability, efficiency, and growth.

Your success drives our partnerships.

We collaborate with the travel industry’s most trusted organizations to deliver the tools, discounts, and support you need to increase revenue, simplify operations, and achieve measurable results.

When you grow, we grow.

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British Airways
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Why Partner With Hickory Global?

Your roadmap to smarter travel management.

At Hickory, we understand the pressures you face—maximizing savings while delivering exceptional service, integrating technology without friction, managing staffing gaps, and driving revenue in a competitive market. 

We secure exclusive rates with leading suppliers to deliver guaranteed ROI, while our Solutions365 team handles back-office demands 24/7—transforming your operations into profit engines that outpace competitors.

We turn your services and products into profit engines. 

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There’s Strength In Numbers

We believe collaboration is the cornerstone of success.

Through our Industry Alliances, we unite independent travel management companies (TMCs), corporate travel departments (CTDs), and corporations worldwide, creating a network with unmatched combined buying power and a comprehensive portfolio of travel offerings. 

This global synergy delivers increased earning potential, best-in-market resources, and benefits that set you apart.

9m+ Room Nights Booked Annually
50k+ Hotels in the Program
25+ Airlines in the Program
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Our Promise to You

Let’s build something great, together.

We don’t just offer discounts—we empower you.

With no membership fees and a relentless focus on growth, we’re here to ensure you outpace the competition.

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About Advantage Global Network

Blending global reach with localized expertise.

Our partnership with Advantage Global Network amplifies our ability to simplify business travel for managers, arrangers, and travelers alike.

This alliance connects corporate clients to a worldwide network of independent TMCs.

Whether you’re managing travel for a multinational corporation or a regional team, Advantage Global Network ensures effortless, stress-free service tailored to your travelers’ needs.

1,900+ TMC's & Corporate Travel Departments
150+ Countries Represented
$2.9b+ Combined Annual Spend
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Our Dedicated Team Is Committed to Your Growth

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Chris Dane, CTC, CTIE

President and Managing Partner

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Mark Miller

Vice President, Industry Relations

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Kim Andreello

Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy

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Patrick O’Brien

Director of Global Sales and Account Development

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Annette Bonavito

Director, Hotel Supplier Relations

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Chris Lieber

Director, Finance and Data Management

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Emmanuel Wabeke, Ph.D., ICDL, ECDL

Director, Information Technology

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Rick Richardson

Director of Global Marketing and Growth

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Frank Pratas, CTIE

Director of Global Call Center Operations For Hickory Solutions365

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Mike Eberlin

Manager of Global Sales, Member Experience and Operations.

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Michael E. White Duarte, CTC, CTE, CMP

Senior Global Advisor

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Gessika Auguste

Specialist, Hotel and Supplier Marketing

Affiliations

We are proud to be affiliated with such an esteemed and worthwhile group of travel industry organizations. Our relationships with these entities are paramount to our success as a company and our partnerships.

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