Carl Ruderman is the Chairman of the global communications and publishing firm Universal Media – and the publisher of Elite Travel Magazine. Elite Travel Magazine follows the success of Ruderman’s former publications: award-winning Unique Homes and Travel Agent with over 85 awards in publishing.

No stranger to catering to the lifestyles of the elite and wealthy, Mr. Ruderman’s Elite Traveler touches on the best of the best – destinations, products and services available only to the ultra-wealthy. The publication highlights the world’s top exclusive resorts, luxury yachts and most remote getaways. Ruderman has sifted out this valued information that, until now, has been unavailable to this select market.

In addition to publishing, Carl Ruderman is a serious leader promoting global tourism and travel worldwide. As a distinguished member of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) he is also an advisor to and holds chair at Johnson & Wales University. Building global tourism markets through education is clearly a passion.

Today, Mr. Ruderman continues to drive the success of the World Traveler publication. However, following his passion, Carl Ruderman is equally known for educational support aimed at building the future of world tourism and travel as formal curriculum. Mr. Carl Ruderman supports the following:

Director - Michael Manley Scholarship Fund

Tony Orlando Scholarship Fund

Caribbean Tourism Organization

Aubrey Palmer Hawks Scholarship Fund

Dubrovnik Fund - response to the ancient Croatian city's decline