Private Company Technology & Services Report Spring 2017 | Page 8

smarTours is a direct marketer and provider of value-oriented , high-quality and carefully curated experiential travel packages . The company focuses on U . S . outbound travel and maintains a diverse portfolio of international travel experiences to Africa , Asia , Europe , South America , Cuba and Australia / New Zealand .
Founded in 1996 , smarTours continues to be a disruptive force in the travel industry as one of the few companies that focuses on affordably priced , experiential travel packages and sells 100 % directly to consumers . smarTours ’ offerings are extremely elaborate , including airfare , hotels , comprehensive sightseeing and cultural experiences , selected meals , and expert English-speaking guides . The complex nature of the experiences provides an opportunity for healthy margins and makes them extremely difficult to replicate from a pricing and quality standpoint .
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St . George Logistics is a leading third-party logistician ( 3PL ) in the U . S ., focused on the container freight station ( CFS ) and specialty contract logistics market . The company , funded by Wind Point Partners in partnership with Chris Jamroz , is a roll-up of three separate logistics assets that were acquired during 2016 . From its facilities in North America , which are located in close proximity to major ports and metropolitan markets , St . George provides a wide range of valueadded services and advanced technology solutions for its customers in the ocean freight , air cargo and distribution industries .
St . George is seeking additional acquisitions to enhance its core CFS network to expand its ocean and air scope of services , as well as seeking additional outsourcing solutions where it can act as a wholesale provider to other shippers and logisticians that are not focused on CFS as a core service offering . In this fashion , St . George is a catalyst for industry consolidation and transformation , and accelerated top-line growth is anticipated .
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