ABOUT US
The Bartelings Team is your partner in curating unique travel experiences by private jet. With over half a century of combined expertise we’ve perfected the art of creating exceptional journeys designed around you.
Our deep understanding of the industry and an extensive global network, enable us to provide seamless travel experiences tailored to your unique vision. Our support for you starts at the point of enquiry and we won’t rest until you are happy and until we have delivered an unrivalled experience, it’s what sets us apart and makes us more than an aircraft broker.
Obsessed with the details, and with tour operations in our DNA, our passion lies in delivering a truly personalised service, and creating a partnership that makes us feel like an extension of your own team.
Ready to elevate your offerings? Let’s connect.
GARY BARTELINGS
Our Founder, Gary Bartelings, is a seasoned industry veteran with extensive experience, previously holding senior leadership roles at luxury tour operators across the UK, Europe, and Australia. Recognising the opportunity, he founded Bartelings to pioneer private jet touring for new audiences through partnerships with tourism and lifestyle brands. Over the past decade, Gary has established himself as a leading authority in the field, and takes great pride in his reputation for delivering exceptional service.
Email: gary@bartelings.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7768 614235
MANAGING DIRECTOR
-
LAWRIE MANN
CHAIR PERSON
Lawrie is our Chair Person, a highly experienced business leader with a distinguished career in international tourism. His expertise encompasses senior management, HR consulting roles, startup ventures in addition to a number of non-executive director positions. He brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate governance and global markets to his role.
Email: hello@bartelings.com
-
JANE BARTELINGS
DIRECTOR
Jane's extensive travel and client management experience spans over three decades. Her own experiences running travel businesses offer valuable insight when supporting our partners. Her product knowledge combined with her extensive experience in travel media, also means Jane is usually the first to predict the next travel trend! At the heart of Bartelings, Jane overseas all administration, finance, and HR. Her expertise in sourcing and recruiting Bartelings on-tour teams ensures seamless operations.
Email: jane@bartelings.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7843 069 873 -
MELISSA HACKNEY
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
A travel industry insider with over 20 years of experience, Melissa excels in driving sales and marketing strategies, particularly within tour operations. Her passion for travel has led her to cultivate strong partnerships and achieve a proven track record of sales in the UK, Australia, North America, and Europe.
Email: melissa@bartelings.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7859 972377 -
STEVEN DOBBINS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WESTERN EUROPE & NORTH AMERICA
With a keen eye for luxury experiences and over a decade crafting bespoke journeys, Steven is a travel industry expert who has built strong global partnerships. His background in market research and a love of travel fuel his passion for crafting unforgettable trips. Steven is instrumental in expanding our private jet partnerships and delivering exceptional experiences.
Email: steven@bartelings.com
Phone: +49 (0) 178 3622467
THE ASSOCIATES
We are strong believers in the power of personal relationships. As a matter a fact, our partnerships have all developed over the years through personal interaction, recommendations, and trust built in the Bartelings name. Our powerful network of associates, strategically located in key markets and destinations around the world, enable us to provide our partners with expert advice and service like no other.
Tap into our expertise in private jet touring: hello@bartelings.com
-
DAN KOTZMANN
ASSOCIATE
With three decades hospitality and tourism experience in the Australia and New Zealand markets, Dan is a seasoned expert in crafting bespoke luxury travel experiences for corporate and leisure clients, and a former Managing Director of a pioneering private jet tour operator.
Location: Australia
World: Australia and Asia -
LARS DE BRABANDER
ASSOCIATE
With a career spanning decades at industry giants like Pan Am, Northwest Airlines, and KLM/Air France, Lars has cultivated a deep understanding of global markets. His extensive experience in the Caribbean, South America, and Asia Pacific positions him as a key asset for our charter operations.
Location: Curacao
World: Central and South America -
VIVIENE BARBERIS
ASSOCIATE
Viviene has built an enviable reputation in the industry for delivering her guests the highest quality experience and service, particularly in managing large-scale events. With extensive experience and unrivalled product knowledge in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Viviene is a valued asset to the team.
Location: Africa
World: Africa -
RICHARD KLOECK
ASSOCIATE
A highly experienced aviation professional with a 30-year career, Richard has piloted corporate, tourism, and safari charters across Sub-Saharan Africa, building deep knowledge of the region. As co-founder of Cardinal Air Services, he leverages this expertise to offer tailored air charter solutions.
Location: Africa
World: Africa -
DREW SPROULE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Drew Sproule is an internationally acclaimed travel, nature and adventure photographer and Africa photo safari host and tour leader. He is also a highly experienced travel marketing and social media professional with a 30-year career with some of the tourism industry's most influential and disruptive brands including Virgin, Flight Centre, TUI and Qantas.
Location: United Kingdom
World: Is his oyster
THE TOUR TEAM
We hand-pick our team of experienced tour professionals. They are well travelled, enjoy exploration and above all love to share their enthusiasm of what our incredible world has to offer. Bartelings offers a tailored service to our clients and will advise on the role our team can play to ensure a successful journey. We can also source medically trained staff, qualified doctors and nurses, to add an additional layer of peace and mind when travelling to remote and exotic destinations.
Curate unique travel experiences managed with the best in the business: hello@bartelings.com
-
HILARY NAPIER
Hilary has travelled the globe from pole to pole through a lifelong passion for exploration and cultural immersion, Hilary has served as a tour manager and expedition doctor across six continents since 2006. With experience in diverse environments, from the Arctic to the Falklands, she has guided expeditions in deserts, jungles, polar regions, and high altitudes.
Recognised for her contributions to exploration and geography, Hilary was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society in 2016.
-
ANN CARR
Ann brings a wealth of experience to the Bartelings On Tour Team, with stints in the Royal Air Force and as an air stewardess, she has a deep understanding of travel logistics and customer service. Her 10 years as Head of Enrichment for a cruise line further honed her skills in delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Ann's passion for sharing her love of travel is evident in her role as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide with over 25 years of practical experience, she strives to create unique and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages.
-
ROSARIA TRIVELLINI
Rosaria, a Tour Leader and accomplished Oil Painting Conservator with a Master's Degree in the Conservation of Decorative Surfaces, brings over three decades of experience to the travel and cultural heritage industries. Passionate about art, architecture, languages, and travel, she balances her artistic pursuits with a globetrotting lifestyle.
A scholar of Buddhist Philosophy, Japanese Calligraphy, and Martial Arts, Rosaria has a particular interest in Japanese culture and traditions. Her multilingualism and natural communication skills ensure an exceptional customer experience as a Tour Leader.
-
CLAIRE FRENCH
Claire’s passion for group travel spans decades in tour leading and product development, with a deep commitment to providing unparalleled guest experiences.
Her career has included extended placements in Indochina, India and Spain. When she’s not overseas, Claire can be found writing about travel and wellness, and exploring the English countryside from her narrowboat home.
-
SAMANTHA HANNAY
Sam has a deep passion for wildlife and travel, experiencing the world through both work and pleasure over a career in travel and tourism marketing. Sam has travelled Europe, Asia, and the African continent extensively and brings a wealth of experience to the Bartelings ‘On Tour Team’.
-
NEIL HANNAY
Neil has an immense sense of adventure, loves a challenge, and to explore unique and remote destinations. His favourite destinations include Florida, the Amazon and Croatia, and when not exploring the world he calls the British coast home.
-
JONATHAN EASEY
Jonathan is a seasoned traveller with a passion for exploring Australia and beyond. Jonathan’s expertise ensures every trip is a unique adventure. Jonathan is known for his cheery manner, detailed tour preparation for wealth of knowledge about the destinations we visit.
-
FIONA SHEA
Fiona has a passion for Asia and Australasia and a knack for discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. Having revisited Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali multiple times, Fiona offers expert insights into these popular destinations.
-
STEVE WAPLINGTON
Steve with many years experience in the travel industry has been lucky enough to visit a plethora of truly magnificent and inspiring destinations. Steve loves the great outdoors and walking and discovering new places. His favourite destination is Rome.
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in joining our team we would love to hear from you!
We are always looking for talented people to join our expanding network of Associates covering the globe providing great customer service to existing and new clients.
We are also always on the look out for professionals to join our “on the road team”. At the forefront of our delivery these passionate individuals, and couples, are tasked with delivering on our clients expectations.