technology. The company has a promising road
map laid out for the next few years, realizing
that innovation never takes a break.
THE FLIGHTNETWORK
DIFFERENCE
FlightNetwork isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill
travel agency. They go above and beyond the
norm, offering their customers superior service
and an array of choices that now includes hotel
reservations and car rentals, along with flights.
They also offer a unique Price Drop Protection
program: If a customer purchases an airline
ticket with FlightNetwork and the price drops,
they’ll provide a credit for the difference. An-
other popular benefit they offer is their Best
Price Guarantee program, promising the best
price of any travel agency, or they’ll beat the
price or give the client a full refund.
Over the last 10 years, FlightNetwork has trans-
formed itself into something untold. Through
hard work, dedication and perseverance, Na-
man has created an empire that changed the
way Canadians travel. He has been recognized
for his success by industry authorities and in
2010 received the 40 Under 40 Award, a dis-
tinguished honour. But he didn’t stop there.
For five consecutive years Profit Magazine has
named FlightNetwork one of Canada’s Fastest
Growing Companies. Naman was also a finalist
for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
award in 2008 and 2009. FlightNetwork’s suc-
cess and popularity speaks for itself, and quite
loudly.
A WORD OF ADVICE FROM
THE TRAVEL WHIZ
Through years of experience, Naman has de-
veloped a key sense of what it requires to be
successful in the travel business. He recom-
mends that anyone starting out in the travel in-
dustry hire the best talent they can find. Hiring
the best is much more expensive, but it will pay
off in the end, realizing that you get what you
pay for. If you have a great idea that truly adds
customer value, pursue it and don’t be afraid
to take a risk. Naman also suggested that it’s
often better to own 50 percent of a large profit-
able company than 100 percent of a mom and
pop shop. He referenced the David and Goli-
ath story as a prime example of overcoming
enormous obstacles. “Just because there are
established global multi-billion-dollar compa-
nies doesn’t mean you can’t compete against
them,” he said.
For more information about FlightNetwork and
their travel services, visit
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com
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