
Full Name
Eric Reader
Business Title
Executive Vice President & Partner
Company
Connoisseur Travel, Ltd.
Speaking At
VIP Client
Breakout 1: Leisure: Travel Talk
Breakout 2: Leisure: Travel Talk
Breakout 1: Leisure: Travel Talk
Breakout 2: Leisure: Travel Talk
Speaker Bio
As Executive Vice President and Partner of Connoisseur Travel, Eric is primarily responsible for maintaining Connoisseur Travel’s presence in the community and providing strategic direction, business strategy and overall leadership to the organization.
Since joining Connoisseur Travel in 2010, he has been a driving force behind the company's incredible growth from $10M to over $75M in annual sales by increasing its corporate business, while expanding its leisure department deeper into the luxury market. In addition, Eric has created a successful and rapidly growing GDS and air hosting program.
His vision ensures that Connoisseur Travel has the operational controls, administrative procedures, and people systems to grow effectively and maintain financial and operational efficiency.
Celebrating his 38th year in the travel industry, Eric is a native of Washington, D.C., and resides in the Colonial Village neighborhood along Rock Creek Park. Outside of work, he is deeply involved in volunteer and community organizations and enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends.
Since joining Connoisseur Travel in 2010, he has been a driving force behind the company's incredible growth from $10M to over $75M in annual sales by increasing its corporate business, while expanding its leisure department deeper into the luxury market. In addition, Eric has created a successful and rapidly growing GDS and air hosting program.
His vision ensures that Connoisseur Travel has the operational controls, administrative procedures, and people systems to grow effectively and maintain financial and operational efficiency.
Celebrating his 38th year in the travel industry, Eric is a native of Washington, D.C., and resides in the Colonial Village neighborhood along Rock Creek Park. Outside of work, he is deeply involved in volunteer and community organizations and enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends.