Travelocity Business Expands Global Reach with Radius
2008-11-20 08:08:05 -
cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ..(R), one of the business travel industry"s fastest-growing agencies, today announced an agreement with cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. that enhances the travel management company"s reach to more than 80 countries. RADIUS" vast network of premier corporate agencies complements services provided by Travelocity Business personnel in Europe and North America today.
RADIUS brings together leading travel management companies in regional locations to collectively serve multi-national business travel accounts. RADIUS today has 90 travel agencies operating from more than 3,600 branch locations in more than 80 countries to produce USD 20 billion in combined sales.
After an extensive evaluation process, TBiz(R) concluded that RADIUS" array of technology and on-the-ground options can best deliver a localized offering of the agency"s global service. Today"s economic environment, with managers challenged to maximize the value of travel budgets, puts a premium on the ability for corporations to continue traveling to existing and new markets to meet with customers and prospects. The TBiz-RADIUS relationship ensures that TBiz clients " and their travelers " can access experienced, professional service on any continent.
The compelling service combination of TBiz automation and skilled business travel agents is attracting an increasing number of multi-national corporate travel accounts. To better serve existing and potential clients, Travelocity Business sought a partner with a similar view on customer service, supported by flexible, proven travel technologies and the ability to help aggregate data on a global basis. The RADIUS arrangement meets a need of TBiz"s current customer base, and it also lays the foundation for future growth for both parties.
"Corporations are increasingly upfront about their intentions to grow business in all corners of the globe, and comprehensive travel programs are needed to ensure that rate, service and security requirements are met wherever the traveler may be going," said cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .., president of Travelocity Business. "Our new relationship with RADIUS answers a need for both clients and prospects by efficiently tying into an impressive collection of regional travel management companies that understand the requirements of today"s business travelers."
"The Travelocity Business brand is recognized for its commitment to travel expertise and first-rate travel experience. As RADIUS has proven successful in implementing and servicing multinational corporate customers globally, this relationship combines the best of service provision options while meeting the specific needs of customers globally. We are excited to serve as an extension of Travelocity Business, and it"s a fantastic addition to our agency group," said RADIUS president and CEO Chris Vasiliou. "We"re looking forward to collaborating with the TBiz team to help serve business travelers across the globe."
About Travelocity Business
Southlake, Texas-based Travelocity Business is a full-service corporate travel management company. TBiz(R) is one of the business travel industry"s fastest-growing agencies with more than $800 million in annual travel spend under management. Travelocity Business combines the expertise, service and travel choices of Travelocity with corporate experience gained from serving more than half of the Fortune 200 companies. For more information, companies can visit cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ...
Travelocity Business is a part of Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel commerce, retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ...
About RADIUS
RADIUS, the global travel company, is one of the world"s largest travel management companies with combined annual sales of over USD 20 billion. RADIUS is comprised of 90 travel agencies in 80 countries around the world with over 3,600 locations and is headquartered in the United States with regional offices servicing the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ...
Vollmer
Meredith McKee, 972-488-4790
mailto:mmckee@vollmerpr.com
or
Travelocity Business
Michael Brophy, 682-605-2565
mailto:Michael.Brophy@travelocity.com
