Michael Holtz | Source | Owner and CEO at SmartFlyer
Michael Holtz
The ultimate jetsetter and original Smart Flyer, Michael is tireless in his pursuit for the best in luxury travel.
No matter the distance, SmartFlyer’s indefatigable Founder and CEO has been known to pick up and go, often at a moment’s notice, to spend the weekend in a city on the other side of the world. More impressive still – Michael is always reachable, even in the middle of an African desert.
In 1990, driven by his love for air travel, Michael founded SmartFlyer upon graduating from Washington University. In the travel industry, Michael is known as Mr. 2A, named after his choice seat on every plane, and is sought out by SmartFlyer VIPs to design once-in-a-lifetime itineraries. Michael is consistently recognized among Travel + Leisure A-List agents, and sits on the advisory board for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Luxury Brands, IHG Luxury Lifestyle, Seabourn Cruise Line, as well as the Residential Boards of One57 and The Richard Meier Buildings.
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SmartFlyer
Owner and CEO
started Oct 1990
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