Our story begins at the heart of the very industry we shape today. After a 14-year career at sea with Holland America Line & Celebrity Cruises, our CEO Mr. Robert Upchurch came back to shore and established CTI Group Worldwide Services, Inc.
Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with branch offices spanning from Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Malaysia; our agency commits to helping local candidates acquire the proper culinary and hospitality skills they need to succeed.
For over 30 years, CTI has impacted the lives of thousands of individuals by giving them the tools and resources to gain the necessary skills and experience needed for a lifelong career at sea.
Through our experience, our recruiters always go above and beyond to find intelligent, well mannered, honest individuals who have a passion for their careers no matter how small or large their role may be. Our team of professionals are a benchmark in adapting to the various changes of Maritime law and foreign country policies. As a leader in Maritime and Hospitality placement services, we ensure that all crew members have the necessary documentation and resources needed to embark on their new career path.
In addition, our CTI Marine Travel department can assist with the various travel measures crew members experience when hired by a major cruise line or hotel. For example, securing transit visas, travel documents, and even booking competitive airfare can all be managed by our highly experienced administrative team.
Delivering innovative marketing content through all major social media platforms as well as traditional means such as TV, web, & print.
Demographically targeted campaigns intended to attract the finest candidates to make for the best crews possible.
CTI goes the extra mile to make sure every potential candidate has a chance to showcase their talent with our clients in person or online video calls.
Our clients can rest assured that all crew members are thoroughly screened and given background checks for proper entry.
CTI takes care of their own. Whether you’re in the middle of a contract or looking for new opportunities, CTI can help guide your career to new heights.
CTI takes pride in preparing and providing extensive guidance and knowledge so candidates can pass one-one-one interviews with all the major cruise lines.
Department specific assessments help candidates improve English language skills with questions assessing real-life onboard situations and department specific terminology widely used throughout the industry.
Our Global Human Resources team easily expedites transit visas, airline tickets, and candidate information so candidates get onboard quickly.
With branch offices in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Malaysia, CTI Group can find the right candidates to fulfill the needs are clients require.
Our training programs assists and prepare students with real-world, hands-on training so they can perform their duties at the highest level before embarking into a lifelong hospitality or culinary career.
Our newest mobile application helps crew practice and better their English language skills with our CrewHire app available to download for iOS, Android, or Web.
CTI Group takes care of any crew member’s air travel itineraries no matter where they reside in the world.
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