Established
in 1947 by Albert de L'Arbre, Santa Barbara Travel Bureau is a leading provider
of travel management and vacation travel services. Now owned and operated by
Charles and David de L'Arbre the company has retained its original focus of
highly personalized service while integrating state-of-the-art technology to
support its clients' evolving needs. Advanced quality control software, internet
fare search tools, data management, and on-line booking portal technology coupled
with the traditional value of working with an experienced travel consultant
provides Santa Barbara Travel Bureau clients with the best of both worlds -
service and convenience.
As a member of
the American Express Representative Network, Santa Barbara Travel Bureau offers
worldwide services and the discounts negotiated by the industry's largest travel
management company; Worldwide Customer Care, the Select Hotel Program, 24/7
Emergency Travel Center, international meet and greet service, and exclusive
vacation travel values.
Santa Barbara Travel
Bureau offers a spectrum of services: 
- Corporate Travel
Management
- Meeting and
Event Management
- Vacation Travel
Planning
Our
Team:
Charles
de L'Arbre, CEO: Joined the company in 1974 following his graduation
from Williams College. Works primarily with VIP travelers on complicated
international itineraries. Specializes in unique hotels worldwide, international
air itineraries, specialized cruises.
David
de L'Arbre, C.O.O.: Joined the company in 1980 following his graduation
from U. C. Santa Barbara. Responsibilities include day-to-day management
of the company. Member of the Galileo International Advisory Board. Executive
Director of the Travel Council.
Jackie
Mills, V.P. Operations: Joined Santa Barbara Travel Bureau in 1991.
Extensive background in corporate travel management. Oversees the technology
integration and data management for clients and staff - Cornerstone, Highwire,
Agentware, iBank.
Jim
Riela, V.P. Business Development: A member of Santa Barbara Travel's
team since 1999, Jim brings a 20+ year background in corporate travel and
meeting management. Responsible for Concept Meeting Management and relationship
management for the company's corporate clients.