Sanditz Travel: Navigating the World with Excellence Since 1960
Sanditz Travel is a premier, full-service travel management company committed to delivering exceptional experiences and value across corporate, leisure, group, and meeting travel. Built on a foundation of integrity and driven by a passion for service, we are proud to be recognized as an award-winning leader in the travel industry.
As a proud member of the Frosch Travel Group and an affiliate of Virtuoso, the world’s most prestigious luxury travel network, our team of seasoned travel professionals brings decades of insight, innovation, and global partnerships to every journey we plan.
Our Legacy
Founded in 1960 in Waterbury, Connecticut, by Herman and Lillian Sanditz, the company quickly earned a reputation for excellence. A pivotal moment in our early years came when Scovill, Inc., under the leadership of Malcolm Baldridge, selected Sanditz as its official travel provider. Mr. Baldridge, later U.S. Secretary of Commerce, was a champion of quality management. His legacy lives on through the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, a standard that continues to inspire our own commitment to service quality.
Following Mr. Sanditz’s passing, Lillian led the company until 1985, when it was acquired by North American Bank & Trust. In 1989, Henry Wrotniak, alongside then-partner Joseph Biancanelli, purchased the company. By 1991, Mr. Wrotniak became the sole owner—and continues to lead Sanditz Travel today with vision, experience, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
Trusted. Proven. Connected.
For over six decades, Sanditz Travel has built a respected reputation through strategic growth, consistent service, and trusted industry affiliations. We are proud members of:
- ASTA (The American Society of Travel Advisors)
- CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
- ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation)
- IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network)
We are also deeply committed to supporting community organizations throughout the Northeast and beyond.
A Timeline of Milestones
Our growth is a testament to our adaptability, client loyalty, and strong leadership. Notable acquisitions and achievements include:
- 1991 – Opened Bristol office; acquired G. Fox/Connecticut Vacation Center (West Hartford)
- 1995–1996 – Acquired Stone/Coughlin Travel, All Points Travel, Travel House, Woodbridge Travel, and Sea-Aira Travel
- 1998–1999 – Acquired Farmington Valley Travel and Kops Monahan Travel; became an American Express Representative Office
- 2000–2007 – Rapid expansion through acquisitions including Travel Innovations, Globe Travel, Crestwood Travel, Goshen Premier Travel, Carroll Travel (Springfield, MA), Gandolfo Travel, and Pearson Travel (East Providence, RI)
- 2004 – Honored with the American Express Excellence Award
- 2023 – Acquired Travel Odyssey, continuing our mission of growth and excellence
Why Choose Sanditz?
From luxury vacations to corporate itineraries, our tailored travel services are backed by decades of industry expertise, a global network of resources, and a white-glove approach that puts your needs first. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, we are your trusted partner from planning to return.
Sanditz Travel—Where experience meets service, and your journey begins with confidence.