Andy Menkes

Andy Menkes is a seasoned travel industry veteran with over four decades of experience in various sectors of the travel business.12 He is the Founder and CEO of Partnership Travel Consulting, LLC, a company he established in 2001.24

Career Highlights

Founding Partnership Travel Consulting:: Menkes founded PTC in 2001, providing unbiased global travel management consulting services.1 The company serves a client base representing billions of dollars in annual Travel and Entertainment spend.2

Industry Experience:: Throughout his career, Menkes has held several significant positions:

• Senior Vice President of Global Client Solutions at BCD Travel (2018-2020)2
• Senior VP Sales for the Americas at Eos Airlines (2006-2008)2
• Director at NBTA Foundation (2004-2005)2
• Various executive roles at companies like Rosenbluth International, IVI Travel, and BTI2

Achievements and Recognition

Andy Menkes has received several accolades for his contributions to the travel industry:

• Named one of the 'Top 25 Most Influential Travel Executives' by Business Travel News in 1998 and 20003
• Recognized as Travel Manager of the Year by Business Travel News in 19993
• Inducted into the Business Travel Hall of Fame in 2014, becoming the first travel manager to receive this honor4

Innovations

Menkes has been a pioneer in the travel industry:

• Led the creation of the first internet-based electronic ticket purchase with British Airways3
• Initiated a similar web-based program with JetBlue Airways in the U.S.3
• Became the first travel manager to be accredited by the Airline Reporting Commission (ARC) to operate a Corporate Travel Department (CTD)34

Professional Associations

Throughout his career, Menkes has been actively involved in industry associations:

• Served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives24
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Global Business Travel Association3
• One of the six founders of ACTE (Association of Corporate Travel Executives)4

Andy Menkes' extensive experience and contributions have made him a respected figure in the corporate travel industry, known for his expertise in client effectiveness and building successful travel programs.3