Global Village Travel, a community favourite for more than 30 years in Balmain in Sydney, has joined forces with independent agency Global Travel Co. The company is now trading as Global Village Travel – Part of Global Travel Co.
Founder Heidi Kervinen remains at the heart of the business, continuing to serve her loyal clients with the same knowledge and dedication that has defined Global Village Travel for decades.
With operational support from Global Travel Co, she can now focus on what she loves most – creating memorable travel experiences without the stress of running a business.
“Heidi is one of the most respected advisors in the industry,” said Ben Apsey, Director of Global Travel Co.
“She knows every face on Darling Street and nearly everyone knows her. We’re here to continue growing the brand she’s built, not to replace it.”
Global Village Travel will operate from a bright new location on Darling Street, a location steeped in travel history.
In the mid-2000s, the site was home to Harvey World Travel, making this move a nostalgic and meaningful return of travel services to a familiar address.
“This is more than a new shopfront. It’s a revival of something the community knows and loves,” added Ben. “To rebuild Global Village Travel right here feels exactly as it should.”
The opportunity to support Global Village Travel’s revival arose from a longstanding business friendship between Heidi and Ben, formed through their shared involvement in Travellers Choice.
When Ben’s partner, Bree, relocated permanently to Sydney for a full-time role with Opera Australia, the stars aligned to establish a Global Travel Co presence in the Inner West and honour a respected local brand in the process.
“We’re not changing what works,” Ben explains. “We’re preserving the brand, supporting Heidi and helping bring Global Village Travel into its next chapter.”
Main picture: Ben Apsey with partner Bree
