About Covington Travel
A Legacy Of Exceptional Travel Planning
- Decades Of Expertise
- Service You Can Trust
- Relationships Come First
Why Covington
Decades of Travel Expertise
We opened our doors in 1980 with a small staff of travel advisors. Since then, we’ve been able to continue to grow and provide the highest quality travel services to our clients.
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’re investing your precious time and financial resources. We take that seriously and are here to safely guard your investment as you plan your next travel adventure.
What Is Virtuoso?
Virtuoso is the leading network of travel agencies worldwide. They specialize in luxury and experiential travel and are connected to more than 20,000 professional travel advisors.
We partner with Virtuoso to build connections with other advisors, hotels, amenities, cruise lines, resorts, and more to make sure we can offer you the best possible travel experiences.
Our Preferred Partners & Benefits
Covington Travel, Inc. was founded in 1980 by Bob, Margaret, and Jerry Klingenberger in Fort Wayne, IN. The business has a rich history, an incomparable supplier network, and extensive experience in business and leisure travel. Over the years, Margaret became a recognized and beloved travel industry leader.
Jerry has been a key part of the business since its inception and remains an owner. A CPA, he holds a BBA in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago, with a career spanning roles at Arthur Andersen & Co., Consolidated Millinery Co., Grayhill, Inc., and the Keeley Funds. Jerry and his wife, Mary, live in Hinsdale, IL, and have traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Africa, the U.K., and Europe.
Alongside the Covington Travel team, they look forward to exploring new destinations and continuing Margaret’s legacy.
Our founder, Margaret Klingenberger, has been featured in Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the leading travel consultants in the United States. She was elected to serve two terms on Virtuoso’s Hotel Committee and Virtuoso’s Tour Committee.
Margaret served on the Starwood Advisory Board and was a member of the Intercontinental Luxury Hotels Advisory Board. She founded Covington Travel, Inc. in 1980 and has been recognized as both a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) and Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC).
Margaret was very loved by our entire team, and we are proud to continue on with integrity and excellence as her legacy.
A Simple, Thoughtful Planning Process
Discover
Share your ideas, inspiration, and priorities.
Plan
We design a tailored itinerary aligned with your goals.
Refine
We review every detail together to ensure it feels right.
Travel
Depart with confidence knowing every detail is handled.
Experience You Can Rely On
When you work with Covington Travel, you are not booking a transaction. You are gaining a dedicated partner who understands the value of your time, your investment, and your experience. As a trusted Fort Wayne travel agency, we anticipate challenges, manage complexities, and provide insight that cannot be replicated by online booking tools.
Established in 1980
Decades of global travel experience
Personalized guidance
Ongoing support while you are away
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Let's Design Your Next Experience
Where Will You Go Next?
Whether you have a destination in mind or are looking for inspiration, our Fort Wayne travel advisors are ready to help you move from dreaming to departing.
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