TORONTO — For any company in the tech industry, 25 years “is more like 175 years,” says Softvoyage’s Chief Commercial Officer, Dan Langevin. It’s that longevity in an ever-changing market that makes Softvoyage’s 25th anniversary that much more impressive. Softvoyage’s many industry partners agreed, joining together yesterday under sunny blue skies at The Drake Hotel to celebrate Softvoyage’s landmark birthday.
It was the second of two parties, following the Montreal event last week. Several were honoured with special shout-outs and beautiful gift baskets, including Frank DeMarinis, co-founder of Bel Air Travel, Softvoyage’s very first customer back when it all began. “THE BEST NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR TRAVEL AGENTS” Travelweek caught up with Langevin for a quick interview amid the revelry.
Langevin joined Softvoyage in 2001, just a couple of years after the company was founded. What is he most proud of as he looks back on Softvoyage’s successful run? “The fact that we’re still essentially the same company, in our values and our goals. We’ve always been about providing the best new technology for travel advisors and that hasn’t changed,” said Langevin.
“Over the years the team has grown, but the core is the same, and I think that brings so much stability,” he added. Softvoyage’s technology solutions for the travel industry, including Sirev, are tools that keep travel agencies competitive. That competitive edge includes speed, something that’.
