TIRA — The Leading Mobility Specialists of the World

Our Story

Our History

Over 40 years of connecting relocation professionals, building standards of excellence, and advancing the global mobility industry.

TIRA history and founding

"TIRA's rigorous 'Stamp of Quality' assures its members maintain quality standards of excellence. This distinctive hallmark highlights their dedication to ethical business practices and collaborative partnerships, knowledge-sharing, compliance metrics, and high touch, local expertise throughout the relocation journey."

Milestones

A History of Excellence

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1982

TIRA Founded

Beverly D. Mayhew of Orientations, Inc. founded TIRA to meet a need for destination service providers scattered around the world to connect and provide quality services to mutual clients.

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1990s

Global Expansion

The network grew rapidly across Europe, Asia, and the Americas as demand for international relocation services accelerated with globalisation.

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2000s

Stamp of Quality

TIRA introduced its rigorous "Stamp of Quality" accreditation — a hallmark of ethical business practices, compliance metrics, and high-touch local expertise.

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2010s

500+ Locations

The allied network surpassed 500 locations worldwide, cementing TIRA's position as the leading global network of quality mobility service providers.

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Today

A New Decade

With 40+ years of excellence, TIRA continues to align global mobility and talent management — navigating the new world of work together.

The Foundation

Built on Trust, Grown Through Excellence

TIRA was born from a simple but powerful idea: that destination service providers around the world needed a trusted network to connect, collaborate, and deliver consistent quality to shared clients. Since 1982, that idea has grown into a global community of over 50 member companies spanning every continent.

Today, TIRA continues to evolve — embracing technology, championing standards, and supporting the next generation of global mobility professionals. Our history is one of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve.