Colorado-based Direct Travel , a leading travel management company, is expanding its reach globally with the acquisition of a British travel company.

Direct Travel, in business for about 50 years, said Monday that it is acquiring longtime partner ATPI. Direct Travel, whose headquarters are in Centennial, said the companies together will drive over $6 billion in annual total travel volume across global corporate and leisure travel, events and specialized travel sectors.

The companies didn’t disclose the deal’s financial terms.

ATPI is a leader in the international travel management space and the two companies have a strong history of collaboration, said Direct Travel CEO Christal Bemont.

“ATPI is known for their global presence. They have a presence in over 90 countries,” Bemont sai

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