Our Story

Our Team Travel
15+Years of Excellence

Crafting Journeys That Matter

Founded in 2009, Global Connecting Travels was born from a simple but powerful belief: that travel, when done right, has the power to transform lives. What began as a small boutique agency in London has grown into a globally recognised travel company, serving over 50,000 happy travellers across six continents.

Our team of dedicated travel specialists, each with deep personal experience of the destinations they recommend, works tirelessly to ensure that every journey exceeds expectations. We don’t just book trips — we engineer memories.

Our Mission
To connect people with the world through extraordinary, personalised travel experiences.
Our Vision
A world where every person discovers the transformative power of exploration.
Our Values
Integrity, excellence, sustainability, and genuine passion for travel.
Our Promise
A seamless, stress-free journey from first enquiry to final farewell.
15+
Years Experience
120+
Destinations
50K+
Happy Clients
48
Expert Specialists

Meet Our Team

A diverse, passionate team of travel experts with genuine love for exploration and intimate knowledge of the world’s most remarkable destinations.

James Hartwell
James Hartwell
Founder & CEO
Sofia Marchetti
Sofia Marchetti
Head of Destinations
Marcus Reid
Marcus Reid
Lead Travel Specialist
Amara Osei
Amara Osei
Client Relations Director
Recognition

Award-Winning Travel

Consistently recognised by the industry’s most prestigious bodies for our commitment to excellence.

🏆
Best Luxury Agency
Travel Weekly 2024
5-Star Excellence
Which? Travel 2024
🌿
Sustainable Tourism
Green Globe 2023
💎
Top Travel Agency
Condé Nast 2023
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