Doug Haugen

Doug Haugen is a Merger and Acquisition Consultant at Innovative Travel Acquisitions, Inc., based in Acworth, Georgia, United States.1 He has been in this role for over 25 years, having started in July 1998.1

Professional Experience

Doug specializes in linking buyers and sellers of travel-related companies. He describes himself and his company as "The Match Makers of the Travel Industry".1 His primary focus is on:

• Selling small, mid-size, and larger travel companies with annual sales ranging from $2 million to $50 million or more
• Connecting these companies with larger and mega-sized agencies (those with $1 billion or more in sales)1

Services Provided

In his role, Doug offers several key services to his clients:

• Company valuations
• Marketing strategies to help sell companies
• Negotiation assistance1

Industry Expertise

Doug's expertise spans various sectors within the travel industry, including:

• Tour Operators
• Wholesalers
• Cruise-only agencies
• Retail Travel Agencies
• Meeting Planners and Incentive companies
• Adventure Travel
• Corporate Travel Management
• Villa Companies
• Other niche specialty travel-related businesses1

Previous Experience

Before his current role, Doug worked as a Regional Sales Manager at TES Technologies, Inc. from 1992 to 1996. In this position, he:

• Sold treatment systems for industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and other environmental issues
• Worked with plant managers and environmental engineering consulting firms
• Provided in-depth assessments of client problems and proposed turnkey treatment solutions
• Operated and trained end-users on equipment
• Collaborated with environmental engineering firms on specialty projects1

Doug's professional background also includes experience as a Medical Lab Technician, having worked in hospitals in North Dakota, Colorado, and New Jersey.1