About A.I.T

Hall has over 20 years of experience in the business and travel industry. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. His passion for travel at a very young age led to a position with a major airline where he was able to hone his skills in business operations, customer service, and management. Realizing the need for a high-end, boutique-style international travel agency, he founded Alpha International Travel, LLC in 1994. Since then, the organization has served individuals and international corporations with repeat business in travel planning, corporate retreats, luxury accommodations and more. Hall lives in New York City where he is active in UNCF’s Gates Millennium Scholarship Fund and a number of social and community-based projects with his national fraternity. He believes in remembering his roots as a young entrepreneur, and remains a hands-on manager who gives back to his community.

Instrumental in the transformation of AIT as a globally recognized travel agency, Ortiz is responsible for creating long-term value for the corporation through the acquisition of new customers, larger markets, and deeper relationships.  She is also responsible for developing and implementing the comprehensive internal and external marketing plans for the company. In her varied roles, Ortiz utilizes her existing network within the travel industry to identify new business opportunities through and with corporations, hotels, airlines, non-profit organizations, RFP’s-contract procurement and other related businesses.  In addition to finding channels and markets for new business, Ortiz creates various strategies that bring value and generate revenue for the company. Ortiz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Roosevelt University and served as Public Servant for the Chicago State and Local governments for 20 years.

Deborah was born in Japan and raised in Italy, Israel, and the US; her multicultural background has fueled her passion for travel from a young age. She is multi-lingual, fluent in English, Italian, Hebrew, with knowledge of French and Spanish. Having been surrounded by various languages and cultures her whole life, Deborah has learned to appreciate diversity and the exciting, dynamic world of travel. She is an expert in the European travel market. Deborah studied mathematics and computer science at Tel Aviv University, where she sharpened her problem solving abilities. She uses this skill in her travel work still, as she cooly approaches each client request as if it were an unsolved equation. Deborah, an effective communicator, is always eager to expand her network across the globe. Her job at Alpha Travel lets her do just that.

Kwon is our great connection to the East, here in the West. With over 8 years of experience in client management, and marketing for 1^st place ranking companies like AdAsia, Julie is amazing at developing winning relationships with Alpha’s clients. She graduated from Sejong University of Seoul, South Korea in 2003 with a B.A. in English Literature. Julie got her certificate of Finance and Investments in Contemporary American Business in 2011. She has a decade of experience as an interpreter, speaking fluently in English and Korean. Her communication skills are strong in maintaining the silent bond between Alpha’s vendors and clients. Her Sales and Public Relations duties at Alpha also include developing the Asian American division, and preparing promotional materials and displays.