Thomas Tom Spagnola

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ABOUT THOMAS TOM SPAGNOLA

Currently the Senior Vice President Supplier Relations and Partnerships for Fareportal,Inc, which owns and Combined sales in 2016 exceeded $4.7b. Fareportal is now the 2rd-Largest online Travel Company in the USA and is ranked #9 overall in the United States.I have been an innovator in the travel industry for thirty-one years and was the Founder of Cheap Seats, which started in 1987. CheapSeats was sold in January, transitioned with the new ownership after the sale and became President of 1800CheapSeats, Inc. from a subsidiary of OneTravel Group, Inc. The One Travel Group rolled-up 1800CheapSeats into the parent company, which acquired Tom was the Chief Supplier Relations Officer of Supplier Relations and Partnerships with the airlines, car rental companies and affiliate partners.I am heavily involved in leading and creating a culture of continuous business improvement, implementing and creating innovative client-centric solutions. I was one of the first innovators in the Airline Consolidator business and started one of the first companies that related directly to airline consolidation. I was also very instrumental of unique supplier negotiations and creating lasting relationships with a variety of travel suppliers, many of which still exist today. As Founder, I was responsible for building one of the ten largest Travel Consolidator’s in the United States. As a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur I am especially skilled in developing strategic plans, building top-producing business relationships, using all facets of the company to devise creative solutions to overcome obstacles, helping clients to rapidly adapt to changing circumstances and achieving outstanding business objectives. I have a disciplined understanding and knowledge of the travel landscape from a global perspective.