
Corporate Travel Services (CTS) in Northville Township, a provider of travel, tours, and event management services, has received an investment from STAPLE Investments in Virginia. The amount of the investment was not disclosed.
Founded in 1965, CTS offers customized travel experiences around the world that include tours centered on education, faith and pilgrimage, classic performances, events and conferences, themed cruises, and “exceptional journeys.”
The investment is intended to support CTS’s next stage of growth with additional resources for technology and operations, which will continue under its current leadership team.
“STAPLE recognizes the value of the culture we’ve built over decades,” says John Hale, president of CTS. “This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver the same high-touch service at greater scale, and it reinforces the trusted relationships our clients and partners value most.”
David DiFranco, CEO of CTS, says, “Our mission is to enhance lives and promote culture, and we deliver on that with trips and events that are personal, well-run, and meaningful. With STAPLE’s long-term, mission-aligned approach, we can invest in the talent, systems, and infrastructure that make every journey smoother from planning through on-the-ground execution.”
STAPLE is an investment firm in suburban Washington, D.C. that is focused on long-term stewardship of mission-centric companies.
“We’re honored to partner with CTS,” says Timothy Reichert, managing partner and co-CEO of STAPLE Investments. “CTS is a rare combination of mission, operational excellence, and care for the traveler. Our role is to be a steady, values‑aligned partner — supporting the team with evergreen capital and operating resources so they can create experiences that deepen faith and understanding, strengthen communities, and build a durable culture.”
For more information, visit ctscentral.net.



