IWorld of Travel

What IWorld of Travel does

IWorld of Travel is a privately held, founder-led luxury travel broker and concierge operating under the DBA "Gelber's Way" in select international markets. The firm designs and distributes FIT (Foreign Independent Travel), group, and custom charter journeys across 80+ countries, with particular depth in Europe (notably Croatia), Israel and the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. It works exclusively through verified travel advisors (IATA/ARC/CLIA) — a pure B2B2C go-to-market — providing them with proprietary tools including the Elite Travel Request system and Advisor Account Center, plus an advisor-exclusive content library comprising the 360° in :180 video series, Destination Education webinars, and a curated newsletter.

The product portfolio spans boutique cruise charters aboard vessels such as the Adriatic King (including themed sailings like the 2026 Pickleball Cruise), specialty travel verticals (Jewish Heritage, Faith-based, Family, FAM Trips), custom-designed shore excursions, and supporting services such as travel insurance and an upcoming flight-booking portal. The firm is registered as a California Seller of Travel (#2147602-50) and is an Associate Member of USTOA, though not a participant in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. With 11–50 employees and offices in New York (global headquarters per office_locations; Fort Lauderdale is also referenced as the firm's listed city in firmographic data), Zagreb, Tel Aviv, and Lima, IWorld of Travel operates a multi-region international footprint led by CEO Michael Gelber.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis: commissions on FIT packages, group bookings, and cruise cabin sales routed through the advisor network. Cruise cabin pricing is occupancy-based (e.g., $4,167–$7,499 per person on the Croatia Pickleball Cruise '26), with non-refundable deposits of $1,500 per person and balance payments due 90 days prior to departure. The firm maintains industry memberships across ASTA, Avoya Travel, TOPI, PATA, Skål International, Sustainable Travel International, GTM, APTA, FTA, and USTOA, supporting advisor-channel reach. The business has no disclosed external funding, no M&A history, and no public revenue figures.

Name

IWorld of Travel

Legal name

IWorld of Travel

Website

https://iworldoftravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IWorld of Travel is a privately held, founder-led luxury travel broker and concierge that designs FIT, group, and cruise charter journeys across 80+ countries, distributing exclusively through verified travel advisors (B2B2C). It offers boutique ship charters, specialty travel verticals, and proprietary advisor tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury & Expedition Cruise Specialists (THAKAKAE), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

Keywords

• Luxury travel packages
• FIT travel services
• Cruise charter bookings
• Travel advisor support
• Custom group travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Travel Package Commissions: IWorld of Travel generates revenue through commissions on FIT (Foreign Independent Travel) packages, group travel, and custom charter bookings made through their network of travel advisors. The company facilitates luxury travel across 80+ countries and earns transaction-based revenue on each booking.
2. Cruise Cabin Sales: Revenue is generated through cabin sales on cruise charters, including Croatian cruises, Elysium voyages, and specialty themed cruises like pickleball adventures. Deposits and final payments are collected, with specific terms for various cruise packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IWorld of Travel is an elite global luxury travel concierge operating exclusively through travel advisors. The company designs, books, and supports FIT (Flexible Independent Travel), Group, and Custom Charter journeys across 80+ countries, including specialty cruise charters aboard the proprietary Adriatic King vessel, shore excursions, and themed specialty travel (Jewish Heritage, Family, Faith-based, FAM).

Product overview

IWorld of Travel operates as an elite luxury travel concierge company offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services exclusively for travel advisors. The core offering centers on FIT (Flexible Independent Travel), Group, and Custom Charter travel across 80+ countries. The product portfolio includes Luxury Ship Charters (featuring the Adriatic King vessel), Shore Excursions, Specialty Travel categories (FAM Trips, Jewish Heritage, Family, Faith-based), and educational resources (360º in :180 video series, Destination Education and Marketing Videos). Supporting services include Travel Insurance and an upcoming Flights booking resource. The company positions itself as a B2B partner to travel advisors rather than serving end consumers directly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gelber's Way - European Headquarters: European operations headquarters based in Zagreb, Croatia
• Elite Service
• Advisor Exclusive Emails
• Get Your Ship Together
• 360 in 180
• 360º in :180
• Adriatic King

Products and services

• Luxury Travel Broker Concierge

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GTM (Global Travel Management)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud member organization providing distribution and networking benefits for travel professionals. IWorld of Travel displays the GTM logo as a member.
• APTA (American Puerta Vallarta Travel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of APTA, a travel professional association supporting the travel advisor community.
• ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of ASTA, the leading trade association for travel advisors in the United States.
• Avoya TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Avoya Travel network, a leading travel agency network and host agency.
• TOPI (Travel Operators Partnership International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of TOPI, an organization supporting travel operators and advisors.
• SAT (Sustainable Travel International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of SAT, supporting sustainable travel practices.
• FTA (Florida Travel Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of FTA, supporting travel industry professionals in Florida.
• PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of PATA, promoting responsible travel and tourism development in the Asia Pacific region.
• Skål InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Skål International, a global association of travel and tourism professionals.
• United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGelber's Way (an IWorld of Travel entity) is an Associate Member of USTOA, though not a participant in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avoya Travel: Avoya Travel operates a leading host travel agency network distributing luxury and specialty cruise and FIT product through independent advisors — directly comparable to IWorld of Travel's B2B2C advisor-channel model. IWorld is even an Avoya member, signaling shared distribution dynamics.
• Liberty Travel: Liberty Travel is a long-established US travel agency specializing in packaged and FIT leisure travel, operating a brick-and-mortar plus advisor network — comparable to IWorld's FIT and group travel offering across multiple international destinations.
• Travel Leaders Network: Travel Leaders Network is one of the largest US travel agency consortia distributing luxury and specialty travel through affiliated advisors — directly comparable in B2B2C structure, destination breadth, and advisor enablement tooling.
• Virtuoso: Virtuoso is a global luxury travel network of advisors and suppliers specializing in high-end FIT, custom, and experiential travel — directly comparable to IWorld's luxury FIT, custom charters, and specialty verticals (Jewish Heritage, Family, Faith-based).
• Signature Travel Network: Signature Travel Network is a cooperative of US-based luxury travel advisors offering FIT, group, and specialty product worldwide — directly comparable to IWorld's advisor-exclusive luxury distribution and multi-country reach.
• Kensington Tours: Kensington Tours designs custom, high-touch private guided tours across 80+ countries — directly comparable to IWorld's FIT and custom itinerary focus across a similar global footprint.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Abercrombie & Kent is a luxury tour operator offering custom FIT, small-group journeys, and expedition cruises worldwide — comparable to IWorld's luxury multi-day, FIT, and expedition-style cruise charter offerings.
• Tauck: Tauck is a premium guided tour and small-ship cruise operator with global itineraries — comparable to IWorld's luxury multi-day tours and Adriatic King small-ship cruise programming.
• Adventures by Disney: Adventures by Disney offers guided luxury group travel with family-friendly specialty programming across global destinations — comparable to IWorld's Family travel vertical and luxury small-group itineraries.

Emerging players

• Cruisebound: Cruisebound is a digital cruise marketplace curating river, ocean, and specialty cruises — partially comparable to IWorld's cruise charter and Adriatic King booking business, though IWorld operates more advisor-led and higher-touch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCT_nO37BPe6JoxzVblbrIWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/iworldoftravel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/michael-gelber
• Instagraminstagram.com/iworldoftravel
• Xx.com/iworldoftravel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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