Norm Rose

Norman Rose is a highly experienced professional with 42 years in the travel industry, specializing in emerging technologies impacting global travel.

He is the President and founder of Travel Tech Consulting, Inc. (TTCI) since 1995, known for his expertise in assisting travel startups with pitches, selection, coaching, and strategy.

Norm has collaborated with various organizations such as Phocuswright Innovation Platform, Plug and Play Tech Center, Business Travel News Innovate, and Portugal Ventures on startup evaluations and mentoring.

TTCI collaborates with Venture Capitalists and Private Equity firms globally, focusing on investment opportunities, acquisitions, and due diligence on business and technology strategies.

Norm Rose is a recognized expert witness in litigations, providing insights on airline distribution, travel marketing, branding, and trends in corporate, leisure, and online travel sectors.

TTCI leverages a global network of travel industry experts specializing in technologies for reservations, distribution, and marketing across all travel sectors.

Travel Tech has led procurement efforts for various technological solutions in the travel industry, advising on marketing strategies, competitive positioning, and product requirements.

Norm Rose has been a subcontractor with PhoCusWright, Inc. since 2002, leading research on emerging technology and contributing to the Innovation Edition.

Educationally, Norman studied BSBA in Marketing at the University of Maryland, showcasing his strong academic background.

His professional journey includes roles as the Corporate Travel Manager and MRO Purchasing Program Manager at Sun Microsystems, Corporate Sales Manager, and Senior Sales Representative at United Airlines.

Norman Rose's extensive expertise, network, and contributions make him a prominent figure in the travel technology industry.