Travel Weekly Digital Edition - 50th Anniversary Edition

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A PEER GROUP WITHOUT PEER

“Richard Molander’s commitment and insight — as an innovative

business leader and trail-blazing civic philanthropist — are

indicative of Ensemble® Travel Group members: dynamic

professionals who balance their passion for service in their

communities with their enthusiasm for creating consummate

vacation experiences for their clients.”

—Jack E. Mannix, CTC

President and CEO, Ensemble Travel Group

Richard Molander PRESIDENT/CEO TRAVEL OF AMERICA

As a pioneer in the field of relationship marketing and head of Travel of America for the past 35 years, Richard Molander has guided this Covina, California, firm to the forefront of the nation’s travel agency industry. He has translated his strong commitment to superb sales, marketing, and customer service in the business arena into an extraordinary civic endeavor. After a recent

“ 60 Minutes” segment highlighted the challenges facing gifted inner city high school students, who enter college without benefit of a world perspective, Richard established the Molander Foundation. This non-profit organization provides educational trips abroad so that less privileged students have the same opportunity to experience world cultures as their contemporaries. Each year, Travel of America will set aside a portion of its profits to fund these post-graduation summer trips.

Ensemble Travel Group sets the Gold Standard in member benefits: unique consumer vacation products, outstanding marketing programs, innovative technology tools, relevant business services, and premier networking opportunities. As an owner-member, you shape the future of a dynamic organization and join an elite group — the distinguished travel specialists of Ensemble Travel Group.