Gloria Bohan, the driving force behind Omega World Travel, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). This nomination highlights Bohan's remarkable journey and her pivotal role in the travel management sector, marking a significant acknowledgment of her entrepreneurial achievements and the growth of her company under her leadership.
Selected from a pool of 36 finalists by an independent panel of judges, Bohan's nomination reflects her exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and the substantial expansion of Omega World Travel. From its humble beginnings as a single-person office, the company has flourished into a global, full-service travel management organization. It now serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions, offering a wide range of services from business travel arrangements to strategic consulting.
Omega World Travel's portfolio includes Cruise.com, a leading online cruise booking platform, and Travtech, a travel technology development firm, showcasing Bohan's commitment to innovation and diversification in the travel industry. In her statement regarding the nomination, Bohan shared her perspective on entrepreneurship as a continuous journey of growth, innovation, and collaborative success, embodying the essence of the American Dream.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program, now in its 40th year, recognizes business leaders who exhibit ingenuity and courage across various entrepreneurial endeavors. Bohan's nomination not only celebrates her individual accomplishments but also represents a milestone for diversity and leadership in the travel industry, as Omega World Travel is a woman-owned business. The regional award winners will be announced on June 18 in Washington, DC, with the potential for national recognition to follow at the annual Strategic Growth Forum in November.
