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 reflects decades of adaptability, client loyalty, trusted relationships, and strong leadership. As Sanditz Travel expanded, each office, partnership, and acquisition strengthened our ability to serve both corporate and leisure travelers with greater expertise, broader resources, and the personal attention our clients expect.
- 1991 – Opened Bristol office; acquired G. Fox/Connecticut Vacation Center (West Hartford)
- 1995–1996 – Continued regional expansion with the acquisition of 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 – Entered a period of rapid expansion through the acquisition of respected travel agencies including Travel Innovations, Globe Travel, Crestwood Travel, Goshen Premier Travel, Carroll Travel of Springfield, MA, Gandolfo Travel, and Pearson Travel of East Providence, RI.
- 2004 – Honored with the American Express Excellence Award, recognizing our commitment to service, performance, and client satisfaction.
- 2005 – Acquired Action Travel, further strengthening our presence and service capabilities in the Connecticut travel market.
- 2023 – Acquired Travel Odyssey, continuing our long-standing mission of thoughtful growth, trusted service, and travel excellence.
Why Choose Sanditz?
For generations, Sanditz Travel has helped clients navigate the world with confidence. From complex corporate itineraries and executive travel to luxury vacations, cruises, group travel, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, our team combines industry expertise with highly personalized service.
Our clients benefit from experienced travel advisors, global resources, preferred supplier relationships, advanced travel technology, and a commitment to service that continues long after a trip is booked. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Sanditz Travel is your trusted partner from planning to return.
Sanditz Travel — Where experience meets service, and every journey begins with confidence.