Friendship Travel Agency
We’d like to introduce the Friendship Travel Agency, a unique company that is driven by passion and knowledge for travel. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX, and each team member goes above and beyond to exceed their clients’ expectations. With over a decade of experience, they offer 24/7 customer care, affordable transportation options, and even help with itinerary management. To learn more about the Friendship Travel Agency, check out our interview with the company’s CEO, George Nti, and discover why his company is the best travel agency in Houston.
George, what is your background?
I am the CEO and Sr. Travel Consultant at FRIENDSHIP TRAVEL AGENCY, an accredited Full-Service Travel Agency providing individual and group travel to leisure and corporate clients. Services and products provided include travel consultation, pre-arranged tours, custom packages, reservations for lodging, rental cars, rail passage, faith-based travel, etc.
I am also the Founder/Managing Director at FRIENDSHIP RELOCATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, GeoVic Media, FRIENDSHIP TUTORING, and KingdomLivingwithGeorgeNti.
I also pride myself as an entrepreneur, visionary leader, and researcher with an interest in human resource development, organizational development, and corporate leadership.
As for my education, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from William Paterson University of New Jersey, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Pillar College, New Jersey, a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, Virginia, and currently a Ph.D. student in Organizational Leadership (Human Resource Development) at Regent University, Virginia.
I am an active member of The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Why should a customer choose the Friendship Travel Agency?
We are driven by knowledge and passion and go above and beyond for our clients.
Since 2010, we have always served our clients with their satisfaction in mind. As such, most of our business now is from repeat customers and referrals from New York and across the country.
What was it that made you want to start this business?
I was driven by passion and purpose. To help people save on travel and also contribute to the solution to joblessness.
If Africa is your destination of choice, then you’ll find Friendship Travel Agency extremely helpful. We can connect you with the lowest fares provided by our agency partners.
How has owning a business helped with your self-development?
Owning a business makes me more responsible and a problem solver.
What are your future goals?
Expand agent network in the next year by enrolling agents.
In the next 5 years, increase partnerships with travel providers and increase sales by 50%.
In the next 10 years, open branches in multiple cities and states.
What is your mission statement?
We’re here to help you get the best travel experience while we do business as friends.
What is the biggest issue for running this business?
The biggest issue was running a business and schooling at the same time.
How is your team structured?
We currently work with independent travel agents.
Friendship Travel Agency is a credible and reliable agency in the air transport business, dedicated to offering the best of services from booking, hotel reservations, car rentals, meals and many more. It is growing and enjoying more patronage both locally and internationally. Consequently, I would not be surprised at all if it becomes the most preferred travel agency in the nearest future in the travel and tour industry.
My warmest salutations to the C.E.O., Mr. George Nti for his hard work!