All Brands Owned by The Travel Corporation

Who owns The Travel Corporation?
The Travel Corporation is owned by Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), a New York-based private equity firm. Apollo acquired TTC on November 1, 2024, ending 104 years of Tollman family ownership. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection remained under Tollman family ownership. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Is The Travel Corporation publicly traded?
No, The Travel Corporation is not publicly traded. It is a privately held company owned by Apollo Global Management, which is itself publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker APO. TTC does not have a separate stock listing.

When was The Travel Corporation founded?
The Travel Corporation was founded in 1920 by Solomon Tollman in South Africa. The company has been operating for over 100 years in the travel and tourism industry. It was family-owned for 104 years before being acquired by Apollo Global Management in November 2024.

Who founded The Travel Corporation?
The Travel Corporation was founded by Solomon Tollman in 1920 in South Africa. His son, Stanley Tollman, expanded the business internationally and built the portfolio of travel brands. The Tollman family maintained ownership across multiple generations until the Apollo acquisition in 2024.

What brands does The Travel Corporation own?
The Travel Corporation operates 18 travel brands including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, AAT Kings, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold, African Travel, and Lion World Travel. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection was previously part of TTC but remained under Tollman family ownership following the Apollo acquisition.

Who is the chair of The Travel Corporation?
Carl Leaver serves as Chair of The Travel Corporation, appointed in November 2024 at the time of the Apollo acquisition. Leaver has emphasized investment in key brands, technology upgrades, and potential mergers and acquisitions as growth strategies.

What is The Travel Corporation's revenue?
The Travel Corporation does not publicly disclose revenue figures. Based on the company's scale, portfolio of 18 brands, and operations in over 70 countries, annual revenue is estimated to exceed $1 billion. However, this figure is not officially confirmed.

Where is The Travel Corporation headquartered?
The Travel Corporation is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA. The company also has significant operations in Sydney, Australia (relocated to Sydney CBD in June 2025), London, UK, and Geneva, Switzerland. TTC operates in over 70 countries worldwide.