Archy Arushanyan, senior director of national field sales
for the Globus Family of Brands,
left Ukraine at 18 years old with limited English skills and just $35 in his
pocket. That risk surely paid off; after beginning his career in travel as an
agent for Escape Travel, he steadily rose into leadership roles, including 20
years with Liberty Travel and GoGo Vacations before joining the Globus Family
of Brands.
In this episode of Humans of Travel, Arushanyan shares more
about his career trajectory, reflects on what sets Globus apart in the tour
operator space and speaks to the evolution of touring. He also reflects on
recent challenges (including during the COVID-19 pandemic), offers insight into
the supplier-advisor relationship and shares why agents are central to the
company’s success.
This episode is sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands.
Archy Arushanyan, senior director of national field sales, the Globus Family of Brands
Credit: 2026 TravelAge WestResources Mentioned in the Episode
Globus Family of Brands
Globus Family Partners (Travel Agent Portal)
About Your Host
Emma Weissmann is the Executive Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly, and the Editor-in-Chief of print publication AGENTatHOME.
TravelAge West also produces events including Future Leaders in Travel, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala ad the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.
About the Show
TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.
