2022 sales: $144 million
Previous ranking: 46
Employees: 66

879 W. 190th St., Suite 720
Gardena, CA 90248
Phone: (310) 525-1650
Website

Executives

PRESIDENT/CEO: Mariko Ishii
PRESIDENT, KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL AMERICA: Stephen Yo
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PLANNING & KIE HOTEL PROGRAM: William Sarcona

Company facts

* Subsidiary of Tokyo public company KNT-CT Holdings.

* Full-service travel management company specializing in corporate travel as well as meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions.

* Sales: 80% business, 15% leisure, 5% other.

* A member of Travelsavers, ABC Global and CLIA.

2022 Developments

* Embraced innovative tech solutions to keep clients informed about their travelers' locations and to provide instant access to information to help with trip interruptions -- a matter of great concern for many clients in the Covid era.

* Considered sustainability more as a key element when rolling out products and services.

* Prioritized safety- and health-focused measures for clients and employees when considering new initiatives.

* Integrated NDC.

Looking ahead

* Expects strong recovery to continue this year, with Q3 and Q4 sales and revenue to exceed 2019 levels.