Van Zile Travel

Rochester Business Journal Staff//November 21, 2025//

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Travel management company supporting corporations in maximizing their travel spend and duty of care. Additionally, Van Zile has a team of experienced agents to provide services for luxury vacation travel.

Number of Years in Business: 114

Female Company Head: Kate Van Zile, President/Owner

What does it mean to you to be a women-owned business?

We have found over the years that most companies and individuals focus on quality of service, so in that regard being a women-owned business does not come into play. At VZT, as owner, I have been grateful to some vendors who have elected to provide a high level of support to women-owned companies — by way of example, M&T bank has been extremely supportive of my company over the years.

What challenges have you faced as a women-owned business?

I have had many challenges in the travel industry over my 45-year career, but none related to being women-owned.

How do you support women in your business and community?

I love speaking with women of all ages regarding careers and any challenges they are encountering. My goal is to provide shared experiences as they navigate their own personal experiences and make decisions on the paths they choose to follow.

What goals do you have for your business for the coming year?

To continue to service the companies and individuals who place a high priority on receiving quality service as well as support my team with their own objectives for their careers.

What recent accomplishments are you most proud of?

Making it through COVID and coming out on the other side as a stronger and more profitable company.

This profile is part of our Best Women-Owned Businesses for 2025. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. View the full list at rbj.net.