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.