Carlson Wagonlit Travel Ireland Signs New Agreement with Travelport GDS
Langley, UK,
06.02.2009
Executive Travel Group Ltd has signed a new three year agreement with Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, for continued use of its Galileo GDS Platform following a competitive review. Carlson Wagonlit Travel has recently announced its acquisition of Executive Travel Group Ltd.
Headquartered in Dublin, Executive Travel Group Ltd is one of the largest travel management companies in Ireland and has been a long-standing Travelport customer for thirty years.
Commenting on the agreement Arthur Harrow, Executive Travel Group Ltd said
“Over the years we have established a good working relationship with Travelport and appreciate the support we have received from the local team. The products, technology and support available have continuously been of a high standard, and we felt there was no need to take our business elsewhere.”
Terje Tjostolvsen, Ireland country manager for Travelport GDS added:
“Executive Travel Group Ltd has, and continues to be, a great business partner. We are delighted that they have decided to renew their long-term commitment to Travelport GDS. It reaffirms our strengths in providing value added technology solutions, and our focus on service delivery. We look forward to supporting Executive Travel Group Ltd with the development of their business.”
Notes to editors
About Travelport GDS
More information about Travelport GDS is available at www.travelport.com
Executive Travel Group Ltd
Executive Travel Group Ltd has been acquired by Carlson Wagonlit Travel. They are a global leader specialising in business travel management. CWT is present in 154 countries and territories with 38 wholly owned operations, three joint-ventures and 113 partners.
For more information about Carlson Wagonlit Travel Ireland, please visit: www.carlsonwagonlit.com/en/countries/ie
For more information about Executive Travel Group Ltd, please visit: www.executivetravel.ie
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
Corporate Communications Director, EMEA and APAC
+44 (0) 1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com
Arthur Harrow
Managing Director, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Ireland
T: +44 +353 1 2186928 (direct dial)
aharrow@exectrav.ie