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Holiday Tips for a Stress Free Journey | Take Off Eh!, Dec. 16, 2011

At the busiest time of the year, a little advice goes a long way to travellers navigate through their journey. Carlson Wagonlit Travel has identified some tips travellers can take advantage of to help their travels remain stress-free through this busy time of year.
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Expect 2012 price hikes: CWT | Canadian Travel Press, Dec. 5, 2011

In its global forecast for 2012, CWT reports that economic uncertainty in North America will continue to "weigh heavily" on organizations in many sectors. As for Canada, CWT's forecast reports that, while this country's economy had been affected by the world situation, it has "been more stable" during the past several years as a result of tighter governmental fiscal policies and management.
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Good Luck and Thank You Jack O’Neil! | The Beat , Nov. 30, 2011

I just read the news: Jack O’Neill is retiring at the end of the year as president of Carlson Wagonlit Travel North America. CWT’s Håkan Ericsson, currently president of the agency’s operations in Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will assume Jack’s role.
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Jack O’Neill to Retire; Håkan Ericsson Appointed President CWT North America + Latin America | Odyssey Media Group , Nov. 28, 2011

CWT has announced that Håkan Ericsson, currently President, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Latin America, has been appointed President, CWT North America and Latin America, effective January 1, 2012. In North America, he will succeed Jack O’Neill, who will retire at the end of this year, after a long and successful travel industry career.
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Travelling? Book early and save, agents say | Yahoo Finance! , Nov. 11, 2011

Whether you’re thinking of escaping the frigid Canadian winter for warmer climates to roast your bones and rejuvenate or flying home for the festive season, it’s been suggested to do yourself a favour and don’t book your holiday plans too soon.
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Sherry Saunder shares 'Ten ways to help companies travel on a dime' | THE GLOBE AND MAIL , Oct. 10, 2011

Whether it's a meeting, client presentation or conference, for some companies, growing the business means investing in travel. So how do small businesses work to keep those outgoing costs down while still prioritizing important travel? The following list aims to help small business owners save money on travel where possible.
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CWT Travel Forecast to Help Mitigate Impact of Rising Costs | TRAVELHotNews.com , Oct. 19, 2011

Carlson Wagonlit (CWT) released its 2012 Travel Price Forecast in which the company project supplier prices for airlines, hotels, ground transportation, and meeting and events suppliers. The Forecast is prepared for CWT clients in order to help them prepare their travel budgets.
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Carlson Wagonlit, G Adventures team up | Canadian Travel Press , Oct. 5, 2011

Carlson Wagonlit Travel and G Adventures have launched a new partnership whereby G Adventures will serve as CWT’s preferred adventure tour operator in Canada. The enhanced partnership will offer benefits for both CWT’s leisure travel customers and its network of more than 180 locations across Canada.
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Generous Donation from Carlson Wagonlit Travel | CTV News , Sept. 13, 2011

CWT Canada employees participated in a bike building team event at their annual fall conference, and donated the bikes to 19 kids in need who attend Parkview Junior School. As an added bonus, the kids were also out fitted with a knapsack, school supplies, helmet and locks.
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Talking Travel: Five minutes with Carlson Wagonlit’s Suzie Grant | HelloWestTravel.com , Aug. 23, 2011

HelloWestTravel.com catches up with Carlson Wagonlit’s Suzie Grant to out where the Surrey branch manager’s wanderlust has taken her in the past and where it will take her in the future.
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CWT Canada Expands Associate Program with 11 new agencies | Travel Daily News , Aug. 17, 2011

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Canada has signed 11 new travel agencies into its Associate program to-date in 2011, expanding the company’s leisure travel presence in key markets and expanding into cities previously under-represented by CWT.
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