AI Issue 4 2017

28 Acquisition International - April 2017 CEO of Olimpic International Turism, George Sorin Nicolescu, speaks to AI magazine about the company and what winning the prestigious accolade of CEO of the Month – Romania means for him and the firm. limpic International Turism, founded in 1990, is a well-known professional conferences, meetings and incentives organizer, tour operator and first class business travel agency. It is also a member of the following bodies: • ANAT - The National Association of Travel Agencies since the founding of the association in 1991; • ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents; • IATA - International Air Transport Association Accredited Agent; • CCIB - Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry; • AOAR – The Businessmen’s Association of Romania; • OMTR – Romanian Organization for Marketing in Tourism; • AJTR – Romanian Association of Travel Journalists and Writers; • ANEIR –National Association of Exporters and Importers of Romania. Olimpic International Turism is far one of the most reliable and innovative travel companies in Romania with customized services for special requirements providing a total portofolio of services for its guests’ convenience and comfort. The firm has years of experience co-operating with all major hotels and conference centers in Romania. Olimpic’s experienced staff take care of all arrangements down to the smallest details, ensuring the events run smoothly, able to co- ordinate conferences long before arrival until the last departure, whether it’s a large conference requiring accommodation and transportation for several hundreds, or an informal conference requiring more personal facilities. George Sorin Nicolescu is Chief Executive Officer of Olimpic and he tells us a little more about what he enjoys most about his position. Company: OLIMPIC INTERNATIONAL TURISM Name: George Sorin NICOLESCU Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.olimpic.ro Address: 5 Visana Str. Bl. 43, Sc. B, Et. 5, Ap.66 Bucharest, Sector 4, 040392 Romania Phone: +40 372 274 100, +40 213 305 658 Olimpic Standards O 1704AI42 “Being a CEO is a continuous effort of combined hard work, responsibility, quality of decision and solid financial knowledge, all leading to having the satisfaction for great economic results,” he explains. “Both opportunities and challenges come from trying to develop the online sales, and aligning the company to the present online trend.” George has been CEO of Olimpic International Turism, as well as two other companies from the tourism field, for the past 27 years. Prior to that, as a young man, George was managing the company and national guide. “I had a great satisfaction managing my own companies, but I also felt plenty of responsibility for such a position.” The staff at Olimpic are of utmost importance to ensure that efficient running of the firm, and George tells us more. “The staff in every company is very important in order to obtain success. They must be certified professionals, innovative and motivated, so we can all implement the top project management of our company and get the best results.” Recently, George was awarded the title of CEO of the Month – Romania, an accolade of which he is very proud. “Being awarded CEO of the Month – Romania feels amazing, as receiving an important international recognition after 27 years of working in tourism field is a great accomplishment. “This award comes as an important step in recognizing the importance of the top management of our company, Olimpic International Tourism, awarded in the past by the Romanian Government and other International Organizations.” With regards to the future, George has high hopes of growth for the company. “We hope to increase the turnover and profit by 5 to 10%, to open a new online system for dynamic packages and a flight booking center. “Developing the company to have the same results from the past years is a real challenge. The opportunity is developing a new online system for travel packages and a flight booking center.” Olimpic Standards “This award comes as an important step in recognizing the importance of the top management of our company , Olimpic International Tourism, awarded in the past by the Romanian Government and other International Organizations.”