TGL Travels and Tours

What TGL Travels and Tours does

TGL Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd is an IATA-accredited Destination Management Company headquartered at 90 Chatham Street, Colombo-01, Sri Lanka, founded in 1994 and operating as a subsidiary of TGL Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, an ISO-certified diversified conglomerate. The company serves five customer segments — corporate clients, outbound students, sports teams and athletes, leisure travelers and families, and visa service clients — through an integrated portfolio spanning Corporate Travel Management, Student Travel Services, Sports Tours, Visa Services, and Outbound Holidays. It operates from three physical offices in Sri Lanka (Colombo headquarters plus branches in Kurunegala and Hambantota) and claims global destination coverage across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, with subsidiary or partner presence in Uganda, Nepal, and Ghana alongside sister companies Trans Gulf Limited (recruitment consultancy, 29+ years) and Sri Lanka Leisures (boutique inbound tourism focused on Sri Lanka and the Maldives).

The technical stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary: TGL Travels uses established Global Distribution Systems and conventional booking tools combined with human expertise, with no API, mobile app, software platform, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed in public material. Service delivery is sales-led and human-centric — walk-in consultations at the headquarters office, dedicated key account managers for corporate accounts, phone and WhatsApp hotlines, online contact forms, and a small digital footprint (website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, Google Reviews). Customer testimonials name individual service staff and underscore reliance on personal relationships rather than digital automation.

Revenue is generated through two streams: traditional travel agency commissions earned on airline, hotel, and ground-service bookings, plus service fees for visa processing, travel consultation, and specialty coordination (sports equipment handling, student cluster bookings, corporate policy compliance). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held under TGL Holdings with no external institutional funding or public listing; founder Mohammed Thasleem has led since 1990 and Shamraz Thasleem currently serves as CEO.

Name

TGL Travels and Tours

Legal name

TGL Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://tgl.travel

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TGL Travels and Tours is an IATA-accredited Sri Lankan Destination Management Company serving corporate, student, sports, leisure, and visa clients across multiple global destinations, operating from three offices as a subsidiary of TGL Holdings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Corporate Travel Management Companies (Global/Regional TMCs) (THACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Corporate Travel Programs (End-to-End TMC Services) (THAKAMAA), Supplier Sourcing, Negotiation & Contract Management (THAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• Student travel services
• Visa processing services
• Outbound holiday packages
• Sports tour arrangements

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Commissions: The company earns commissions from airlines, hotels, and other travel service providers for bookings made on behalf of customers. This is a traditional travel agency revenue model.
2. Service Fees: Fees charged for visa processing, travel consultation, and specialized services such as sports equipment handling and student travel coordination.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TGL Travels and Tours is a Sri Lanka-based, IATA-accredited Destination Management Company that sells integrated travel agency services: corporate travel management with dedicated account handling, student travel arrangements for international study, sports team and athlete travel with specialized equipment logistics, outbound leisure holiday packages, and visa processing services. The company bundles flights, hotels, ground transfers, visas, and travel insurance into end-to-end solutions for individual consumers, students, corporate accounts, and sports organizations.

Product overview

TGL Travels and Tours operates as a Destination Management Company offering an integrated suite of five interconnected travel services. The core portfolio consists of Corporate Travel Management (providing dedicated account management and cost-saving solutions for businesses), Student Travel Services (specialized support for international students), Sports Tours (equipment handling and logistics for sports teams), Visa Services (end-to-end visa processing), and Outbound Holidays (bundled vacation packages). These services share operational synergies through unified booking systems, airline partnerships, and ground transportation coordination, allowing the company to serve diverse traveler segments from individual students to corporate accounts and sports organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trans Gulf Limited (TGL): Recruitment consultancy firm under TGL Holdings dedicated to providing meaningful employment and development opportunities, operating in Middle East, South and South-East Asia markets

Products and services

• Corporate Travel Management Comprehensive business travel solutions for corporate clients, providing dedicated key account management, competitive corporate rates, policy compliance monitoring, detailed expense reporting, multilingual support, and real-time flight alerts for business trips, events, and team-building exercises.
• Student Travel Services Specialized travel services for students studying abroad, offering end-to-end support including ticket deals, travel insurance, student cluster discounts, excess luggage allowance for study materials, and assistance with international student identity cards.
• Sports Tours End-to-end sports travel solutions for teams and athletes, including special baggage allowances for sports equipment, bulk baggage handling, custom meal services, para-athlete assistance, priority check-in, and sports equipment handling for international tournaments.
• Visa Services Complete visa handling solutions covering tourist visas, family visit visas, business visit visas, and student visas for selected countries, with expert guidance, embassy compliance, and competitive pricing including emergency support and special-request handling.
• Outbound Holidays Personalized outbound travel packages including hotel bookings, transportation arrangements, cruise ship holidays, theme park packages, adventure activities, and customized travel plans across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas for individual travelers and families.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TGL HOLDINGS (Pvt) LtdcoreOthersParent company and holding entity. TGL HOLDINGS is an ISO-certified diversified company with operations in human resources recruitment, travel management, software development, media services, garment technology, and poultry farming. TGL Travels operates as a subsidiary under this umbrella.
• TRANS GULF LIMITED (TGL)coreOthersRenowned recruitment consultancy firm under TGL HOLDINGS. In operation for 29 years, providing employment and development opportunities, with market penetration in Middle East, South and South-East Asia. Represents the human resources arm of the group.
• Sri Lanka LeisuresminorOthersBoutique travel agency focused on tours and holidays to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Part of the TGL group ecosystem, creating a comprehensive travel service offering covering both inbound and outbound tourism.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal airline industry association providing accreditation to travel agencies. IATA accreditation enables TGL Travels to issue airline tickets directly and access global distribution systems for competitive pricing.
• Association of Travel Agents of Sri LankaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association for travel agents in Sri Lanka providing industry representation and networking opportunities.
• Sri Lanka Tourism Development AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment tourism regulatory body. TGL Travels is a registered operator with this authority, providing regulatory compliance and industry recognition.
• SLAITO (Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association for inbound tour operators in Sri Lanka, supporting destination marketing and industry standards.
• Golf Asian / International Association of Golf Tour OperatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational golf tourism associations that TGL Travels maintains membership with to serve golf tourism niche market.
• ALFEA (Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization where founder Mr. Mohammed Thasleem serves as committee member, contributing to industry advancements in foreign employment and recruitment sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Express Global Business Travel: Amex GBT is the world's largest corporate travel management company serving multinational clients with global coverage. Comparable to TGL's corporate travel offering in functional terms, but operates at vastly larger scale and competes for the same corporate RFPs in Sri Lanka.

Direct peers

• Aitken Spence Travels: Aitken Spence Travels is one of the largest and most established travel agencies in Sri Lanka, offering corporate travel management, leisure holidays, and inbound tourism with IATA accreditation. Comparable to TGL in serving corporate clients and outbound Sri Lankan travelers with a similar full-service agency model.
• Hayleys Travels (John Keells Holidays): Hayleys Travels and John Keells Holidays are major Sri Lankan travel agencies providing corporate travel management, outbound holiday packages, and airline ticketing. Directly comparable to TGL in serving Sri Lanka's corporate travel and outbound leisure segments.
• Walkers Tours (MJF Group): Walkers Tours is a heritage Sri Lankan travel agency with decades of experience in inbound and outbound travel, corporate travel, and MICE services. Directly competes with TGL in the Sri Lankan full-service travel agency market, including corporate travel management and outbound holidays.
• Mackinnons Travels: Mackinnons Travels is an established Sri Lankan travel agency providing corporate, leisure, and visa services with international affiliations. Comparable to TGL as a Sri Lankan full-service agency targeting both corporate accounts and individual travelers.
• Delmege Forsyth Travels: Delmege Forsyth is a long-standing Sri Lankan conglomerate with a travel division providing corporate travel, leisure, and incentives services. Comparable to TGL as a competing IATA-accredited Sri Lankan travel agency serving both corporate and leisure customers.
• Hemas Travel (DIMO Travels): Hemas Travel / DIMO Travels operates in Sri Lanka offering corporate travel management, leisure holidays, and visa services. Directly competes with TGL in the Sri Lankan travel agency market, particularly for outbound corporate and leisure travel.

Regional players

• Cox & Kings: Cox & Kings is a heritage travel company with South Asian origins offering corporate travel, outbound holidays, and visa services. Comparable to TGL as a long-established regional travel agency with full-service offerings, though with materially larger scale.
• Thomas Cook India (SOTC): Thomas Cook India and SOTC are leading South Asian travel agencies offering corporate travel, leisure holidays, and visa services with IATA accreditation. Comparable to TGL in business model (full-service regional TMC) and customer segments, though operating primarily in India rather than Sri Lanka.

Others

• VFS Global: VFS Global is the world's largest outsourced visa services provider, processing visas for governments and serving travel agencies and corporates. Comparable to TGL as a visa services provider, though at global scale and with outsourced government contracts rather than agency-led service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/tgl.travel
• Xx.com/tgltravels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tgl-travel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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