Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Globetrotter was conceived after Captain Kiran Patel and I spoke. We sat down sometimes in October 2014 at Capital Club within the Westland’s environs. The meeting was arranged by his niece, Neha, who is a friend to date. We met at the venue and discussed over a cup of tea and some cookies.

We started discussion on the formation of the company and agreed that three ladies were to be partners on the same. That was exciting for me because the travel industry was never a job for me but more of passion. The formation of the company was started by Neha, and she was to start working on the basics, getting the names, and the legalities involved in the formation as I was occupied with wedding preps of my younger and only sibling who was getting married in Dar-e-Slam in December. Indian weddings are long and full of rituals and shopping which is the most exciting bit. After one week Neha got the names, logo designs for some of the names, artwork, legal formalities and all was in order. She was kind enough to search for an office and the works. She is really good with all these and financial things. A full week of wedding and all the functions was over and December 2014 came to an end with a hope that 2015 would be a start to a new life with more challenges. While Globetrotter was in the process of being born, I started to work from home. Unsure of achieving the first ticket sale without a proper business in place, I started doing what i do best, Sales!!! I got few friends to support me and we started issuing tickets from IATA agents while we looked for the office space. As a team of 4 we would meet on fortnight basis to know the progress of the company. When we met one fine Friday evening there were some small issues that needed attention and on Saturday Neha decided to resign from the board of directors. This was alarming as I thought I had lost the chance to have my own company. But Capt. Patel asked to continue and Tina, who is the chairlady, worked hand in hand to continue the formation of the company. The baby steps took flight. The Office was sorted though small it was cosy. All IT products were purchased and the furniture was bought. Slowly things fell into place. Finally, we started the office with my first staff on 5th March 2015. This was the start of another new journey!!!!

18 Comments

Shital Vadher

10th April 2018 at 4:23 pm Reply

So true Vidya! Doing a job you love will never be work again! Keep flying higher & wishing you all the best!

Vidya Jethwa

11th April 2018 at 6:36 am Reply

Thanks

Steve

10th April 2018 at 4:45 pm Reply

Wow……so much was happening behind the scenes.

Vidya Jethwa

11th April 2018 at 6:36 am Reply

Yes indeed

Stephen

10th April 2018 at 5:49 pm Reply

Iam proud to have made a contribution in a small way in the early stages..look at you now!Go go go! Globetrotter, all the best!

Vidya Jethwa

11th April 2018 at 6:37 am Reply

I always remember the days we started and struggled and worked long hours to sort all the queries

Jeff

10th April 2018 at 7:27 pm Reply

Concur…. When you do what you like and do it well $$$$ have no option other then chase after you.

Vidya Jethwa

11th April 2018 at 6:38 am Reply

Thank you!!

Jatin

10th April 2018 at 7:44 pm Reply

Patience, perseverance and hard work always takes one to greatest heights of success!! 2018 it is now and Globetrotter is out there as a respected brand… well done!!

Vidya Jethwa

11th April 2018 at 6:38 am Reply

Thank you for the kind words and the support you have been extending to us

Dixita Patel

11th April 2018 at 6:53 am Reply

Your success is very inspiring… i know the struggles that come before the first step is made towards accomplishing a dream.. you’re doing a great work… all the very best Vidya and may you keep flying higher.