Who We Are
Our History
Executive Travel, Inc. is a Nebraska corporation that was formed in 1986 in Lincoln, Nebraska by Steve and Marie Glenn. The company currently has 3 offices throughout the state with full service locations in Lincoln, Columbus, and York. The company has been one of the fastest growing travel management companies in the midwest. Steve Glenn, President and owner of Executive Travel, has been one of the state's leading travel industry leaders. He has extensive industry knowledge and has been an industry expert in the local, regional and national media including comments in the Wallstreet Journal, Omaha World Herald, Lincoln Journal Star. Travel Weekly and Business Travel News. Steve has also served as a director of the Lincoln Airport Authority.
Executive Travel is a affiliate of BCD Travel. BCD Travel is a progressive worldwide travel management firm. Through more than 3000 locations across the globe, BCD Travel successfully assists with the management of travel programs for thousands of clients, representing over $12 billion in annual travel purchasing.
Executive Travel has been approved by the Airlines Reporting Corporation and the International Airlines Travel Agent Network. We are members of the American Society of Travel Agents, Cruise Lines International Association, and many local organizations.
The History of Our Company
| Jan. 2, 1987 | Opened the doors or Executive Travel at 301 South 13th Street in the Cornhusker Hotel Plaza. Office was 500 Sq. Feet with Steve and Marie Glenn along with office manager, Linda Henningson as the original staff. |
| 1989 | Office expands to serve additional business. |
| 1993 | Purchase of building at 1212 "O" Street in Lincoln allows for expansion. |
| 1994 | Executive Travel purchases Contact Travel at 4001 South 48th Street. |
| 1997 | Executive Travel opens office in Hastings, NE. Executive Travel opens office in Columbus, NE. Executive Travel pioneers the use of technology at home. |
| 1998 | Executive Travel purchases Adventure Travel in Kearney, NE |
| 1999 | Executive Travel purchases Sally's Travel in York, NE |
| Present Day | Currently over 50% of our business comes from internet (online) reservations. |