About Us

  • TravelStore was established in 1975 and has been under the same management since its inception. In 2005 TravelStore became an employee-owned company (ESOP).

  • Consistently rated among one of the top agencies in the U.S., (Travel Weekly, Business Travel Weekly) TravelStore is the largest independently-owned agency in California, with over 250 associates and over $240 million in annual revenue.

  • TravelStore is a top member of Signature Travel Network, a group of select travel agencies with worldwide partnerships offering travelers customized arrangements and exclusive offers and special savings on a variety of cruises, river journeys, land-based packages and tours, and over 650 hotels worldwide.

  • In 2005, TravelStore's CEO, Wido Schaefer, was awarded the Leader in Luxury Travel Award, the third year this honor was awarded. TravelStore's management are also active on various industry advisory boards.

Our Mission

As an employee-owned travel management company, TravelStore is committed to be an innovative industry leader whose growth and success is anchored by our values, integrity and dedication to customer service. 

We also share a conviction that as world travelers we have a responsibility as individuals and as a company with respect to positive social and environmental change. We are committed to responsible travel that promotes understanding of and helps conserve cultural and natural environments, and are mindful of practicing good citizenship that is supportive of places we visit, as well as of our own community.

Our Promise
We promise to delight customers and colleagues. The growth and success of our company depends upon fulfilling customers' expressed and unexpressed needs.

Read our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative.

Recognition & Awards

Best Places to Work Award
Proud to be one of Los Angeles' Best Places to Work!
Abercrombie & Kent
100 Club Member Agency
Classic Vacations

Top Producer Award President's Award

Crystal Cruises
Platinum Agency
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Partners Agency
Leading Hotels of the World
Leaders Circle Member
Norwegian Cruise Line
Captain’s Club Gold Member
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Top Producer Award
The-Ritz Carlton Hotel Company
STARS Privileged Agency
Travel Age West
Trendsetter Award Runner-Up Winner
TravelAgent Magazine
Leader in Luxury Award