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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Announces Strong Performance in First Half 2011 | August 22, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel and meetings
and events management, today announces that its sales volume for the first half of 2011 was US$13.4
billion, representing a 10 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010 (on a constant
currency basis). Transactions rose 5 percent to 30.8 million in the first six months of 2011.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Announces Senior Management Changes | August 18, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel and meetings
and events management, today announces changes to its senior management team.
Matt Beatty Appointed President, CWTSatoTravel | August 18, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel and meetings
and events management, today announces that Matt Beatty has been appointed president of
CWTSatoTravel, the CWT division responsible for managing travel for U.S. military and government
clients. In his new role, Beatty will oversee all operations and set the strategic direction for
this important part of CWT’s business, which facilitates travel for U.S. government and military
personnel traveling or based around the world. Beatty replaces Kelly Kuhn, who was recently
appointed president, CWT Asia Pacific.
CWT Increases Travelers’ Choices with More Independent Hotels | June 28, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel management,
today announced a new, non-GDS hotel booking solution called CRS by CWT, which acts as a hotel
central reservation system (CRS), aggregating diverse hotel content in one place.
CWT To Go℠ Makes the Busy Traveler’s Life Easier | June 01, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Rearden Commerce join forces to launch global mobile application
for business travellers.
CWT Automated Messaging Drives 4-7 Percent Customer Savings in 2010 with One Million Messages Sent | May 24, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel management,
announced today that CWT Program Messenger (formerly known as CWT Policy Messenger) sent one
million messages in 2010, which drove a 10-point improvement in key program metrics, resulting in
4-7 percent cost savings in total travel program spend for clients who use the service.
Kathleen Kennelly Appointed Vice President,Traveler & Transaction Services, CWT Canada | April 11, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today announces Kathleen (Kassie) Kennelly has been appointed vice president, Traveler &
Transaction Services (TTS), CWT Canada,effective immediately. In her new role, Kennelly replaces
Sherry Saunders, who was recently appointed senior vice president and general manager, CWT Canada.
Kennelly reports to Saunders and Janet Wheatley, vice president, TTS, CWT North America.
CWT Announces Strong Performance in 2010 | March 15, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in help ing customers better
manage their business travel, announced today that its 2010 sales volume at USD $24.3 billion1 grew
by 13.5 percent compared to 2009. In addition, the number of transactions managed by CWT increased
by 11.9%2 year over year. These key performance indicators demonstrate that global business travel
is on the rise and that CWT continues to respond effectively thanks to the expertise of its people
and its leading-edge technology.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Partner Agency Kaleva Travel | February 7, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a global leader specializing in business travel management,
announces it has acquired Kaleva Travel, the Finlandbased travel management company with which CWT
has partnered since 1995 to serve clients in several key European markets. With annual sales volume
of more than $450 million USD, privately owned Kaleva Travel is Finland’s largest travel agency,
specializing in business travel.
CWT Global Survey Shows Buyers will Continue to Focus on Cost Savings While Balancing Traveler Experience in 2011 | January 24, 2011
Improving traveler compliance, optimizing online adoption, driving air and ground
transportation savings, and optimizing hotel spend are travel buyers’ top priorities overall for
2011, according to an annual client survey conducted by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global
leader specializing in business travel management.
Sherry Saunders Appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Carlson Wagonlit Travel Canada | January 4, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today announces Sherry Saunders has been appointed senior vice president and general manager, CWT
Canada, effective immediately.
Industry Leader Reinforces CWT North America M&E Strategic Meetings Management | November 30, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
announced that Kari Kesler recently joined CWT Meetings & Events (M&E), North America, as
senior director of program management and consulting. Kesler is based in Minneapolis and reports to
Tony Wagner,vice president, CWT Meetings & Events, North America.
CWT Telepresence Helps Clients Seamlessly Integrate Telepresence Into Their Managed Travel Program | November 3, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has launched an enhanced service offering designed to help clients seamlessly integrate
telepresence into their managed travel program. CWT Telepresence is a packaged, end-to-end solution
with four components: strategy definition, change management and decision support, booking and
fulfillment, and reporting and optimization.
CWT Names Three Senior-Level Executives to New Positions | October 21, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has named three of its senior-ranking executives to new positions on a global or regional level,
the company announced today.
2000th CWT Diagnostic Represents Important Milestone in CWT Travel Program Optimization | October 18, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
achieved a major milestone in its commitment to help clients optimize their travel programs. The
company recently conducted the 2000th CWT Diagnostic, a comprehensive performance assessment and
strategic action plan based on what CWT calls the Eight Key Levers to Effective Travel
Management.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Partners with Rearden Commerce | August 9, 2010
CCarlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has signed a reseller agreement with Rearden Commerce to offer clients the CWT Traveler Assistant
powered by the Rearden Commerce™ Platform, an end-to-end solution for booking and managing travel
and related business services. The announcement was made at the National Business Travel
Association (NBTA) International Convention & Exposition being held here August 8-11.
A CWT Traffic Increases Nearly 17% in First Six Months in 2010 | July 29, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
handled nearly 29.4 million transactions1 during the first six months of this year, a 13.2 percent
increase compared to the same year-earlier period. Traffic totalled US$12.3 billion2, up 16.6
percent.
A World Leader in Telecom Consolidates Its Global Travel Program With Carlson Wagonlit Travel | May 25, 2010
Ericsson, one of the world’s leading providers of technology and services to telecom
operators, has selected Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business
travel management, to manage its travel program in 30 countries around the world.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Globalizes Its Energy Services Division | May 19, 2010
Global services include streamlined travel fulfilment, consolidated travel management, risk
mitigation and 24-hour emergency assistance
CWT Policy Messenger & CWT Agency+Card Reporting Integrated for Greater Compliance and Savings | May 12, 2010
The industry’s leading travel management companies, online agencies, and global distribution
systems (GDSs) today announced their support for plans to implement recently developed,
industry-wide technology standards which enable shopping, booking, payment, and reporting of
ancillary services.
The industry’s leading travel management companies, online agencies, and global distribution
systems (GDSs) today announced their support for plans to implement recently developed,
industry-wide technology standards which enable shopping, booking, payment, and reporting of
ancillary services.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Gateway Travel Management of Pittsburgh | May 10, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today announced it has signed a definitive agreement whereby CWT has acquired Gateway Travel
Management (GTM), a privately held regional travel management company based in the Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, area.
CCWT Extends Several Key Products and Services to Mobile Platforms | May 4, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has signed non-exclusive, global referral agreements with conTgo and WorldMate, enabling the
company to extend some of its key products and services to SMS and smartphone platforms , which are
provided by each supplier respectively.
CWT Offers Tips for Dealing with Volcanic Ash Fallout | April 21, 2010
With European airspace open, after several days of flight restrictions connected to the cloud
of volcanic ash hovering over the region, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader
specializing in business travel management, is offering travel managers and travelers some
important tips to help them effectively deal with the situation.
CCWT Names Jean-Luc Duchemin EVP Global Human Resources | March 17, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has named Jean-Luc Duchemin executive vice president global human resources, effective April 6,
2010. Mr. Duchemin will be based in Paris and report to CWT president and chief executive officer
Douglas Anderson. He will also be a member of the company’s global executive team.
CWT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR 2009 REFLECT CLIENTS’ COST-CUTTING MEASURES AND THEIR SATISFACTION WITH THE COMPANY | February 17, 2010
While sales volume declined, the proportion of “satisfied” and ”very satisfied” travel
managers rose.
CWT SURVEY SHOWS TRAVEL MANAGERS REMAIN FOCUSED ON SAVINGS | February 1, 2010
Higher priorities for 2010 include hotel spend, compliance and online booking.
CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL CANADA BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH ADDITION OF NINE ASSOCIATE AGENCIES IN 2009 | December 29, 2009
Carlson Wagonlit Travel North America (CWT)today announced that CWT Canada added nine leisure
travel agencies to its Associate program during 2009. These additions are indicative of
year-over-year growth for CWT Canada’s leisure business with momentum expected to continue in
2010.
CWT and Tata Communications to Team Up to Provide Public Telepresence Facilities | November 4, 2009
CWT Enhances Proprietary Products to Optimize Policy, Compliance and Communications | October 22, 2009
CWT Vacations Launches CWT Concierge Offering to Meet Unique Needs,Expectations of Executive Travelers in the United States | August 17, 2009
CWT Vacations, the leisure travel division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) North America,
today launched CWT Concierge in the United States, an offering designed to meet the unique leisure
travel needs and expectations of senior leaders at organizations that already partner with CWT for
their travel management services. The announcement was made at Virtuoso Travel Mart, a leisure
travel industry conference being held here August 16-21.
CWT Meetings & Events North America Adds Three Experienced Industry Professionals | April 3, 2009
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today announced the appointments of three experienced travel industry professionals to further
enhance its CWT Meetings & Events organization in North America.
CWT Policy Messenger Wins Innovation Award at Business Travel Show | February 17, 2009
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
received a 2009 Business Travel Innovation Award for its compliance-enhancing solution CWT Policy
Messenger at the Business Travel Show held here last week.
CWT Shows Solid Performance for 2008 | February 10, 2009
Key indicators for Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business
travel management, reveal strong performance in 2008, the company reported here today prior to the
opening of the Business Travel Show. Significant enhancements to products and services were also
made.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires CWT Madison Travel, A Former Associate Franchisee, In Ottawa, Ontario | December 16, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today announced it has signed a definitive agreement and acquired the travel operations of Madison
Travel, a CWT associate franchisee office based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Irish Travel Agency, Executive Travel | December 15, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a global leader specializing in business travel management, today
announced its acquisition of Irish partner agency – Executive Travel Group.
CWT CWT Names Mario Lopez-Belio to the Position of Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer | November 06, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
has appointed Mario Lopez-Belio vice president and chief procurement officer. He reports to Marc
Karako, CWT executive vice president and chief financial officer.
CWT Named Best Agency in ICARUS Environmental Awards | November 04, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader in business travel management, has won the
Best Agency award for the second consecutive year, in the 2008-09 ICARUS Environmental Awards,
established by the Institute of Travel Management U.K. & Ireland.
CWT Signs Global Agreement With The Carbonneutral company | October 21, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader in business travel management, has signed a
global agreement with The CarbonNeutral Company, the leading carbon offset and climate consulting
firm, to provide emissions management services to CWT clients.
Carson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Spanish Travel Agency Viajes Lepanto | October 09, 2008
2008Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel
management, announced today the acquisition of Viajes Lepanto, a Spanish travel agency that handles
business travel and meetings and events.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Reports Strong Growth and Robust New Sales for the First Half of 2008 | September 17, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management,
today reported strong growth in global sales volume and robust new sales for the first half of this
year.
CWT Publishes New Edition of Effective Travel Management | August 13, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading travel management company, has released the second
edition of Effective Travel Management, a 36-page booklet featuring eight key levers companies can
use to optimize their travel program.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Piedmont Travel | July 28, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces it has signed a definitive agreement and acquired the
travel operations of Piedmont Travel, Inc., South Carolina’s largest travel firm, located in
Greenville.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Expands Relationship with StarCite | July 28, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces it has signed a global, multi-year agreement designating
StarCite as a preferred technology partner for Meetings & Events activities worldwide.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and American Express Global Commercial Card Sign Preferred Supplier Agreement | July 9, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) and American Express Global Commercial Card (American Express)
have signed a multi-year,preferred supplier agreement, the two companies announced jointly
today.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Now Owns 100% of Indian Operations | July 1, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel announced today it has acquired the remaining 24 percent of shares in
Indtravels Private Limited, now known as CWT India Private Limited (“CWT India”), from AFL Private
Ltd., its joint venture partner and India’s leading supply chain management company.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Names New Chief Financial Officer | June 17, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading travel management company, has named Marc Karako
to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer.
CWT Research Shows Companies Can Save on Average 20% of Total Travel Spend Through Improved Travel Policy and Compliance| | May 27, 2008
Companies can save on average 20 percent of their total travel spend by optimizing travel
policy and increasing traveler compliance, according to the latest in-depth research from Carlson
Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading travel management company.
CWT Offers a Full Range of Products and Services to Help Clients Optimize Travel Policy and Compliance | | May 27, 2008
The latest in-depth research by the CWT Travel Management Institute1 shows that most
companies can improve their travel policy and traveler compliance, and by doing so, save on average
20 percent of total travel spend.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading travel management company, has deployed in North
America the latest release of its proprietary online booking tool CWT Horizon.
CWT Board of Directors Appoints Douglas Anderson President & CEO | April 3, 2008
The board of directors of Carlson Wagonlit Travel has named Douglas Anderson president and
chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Anderson joined the company as executive vice
president and chief financial officer one year ago.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Has a New Partner in Nigeria | March 26, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading travel management company, has a new partner in
Nigeria: Jubilee Travels Limited. Following its purchase of Transcap Travel Bureaux, Jubilee
obtained the license to distribute CWT products and services in Nigeria.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Traveltime Service In Nashiville, Tennessee | March 11, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the leading global travel management company, announced today
a signed, definitive agreement whereby CWT has acquired Traveltime Services, a privately held
regional travel management company based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Sales And New Business Rose To Historic Highs In 2007 | February 14, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s leading travel management company, today announced
that it achieved significant growth in 2007, and reported substantial progress and innovation in
its four lines of business.
CWT Program Manager Center Wins Innovation Award At Business Travel Show In London | February 11, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s leading travel management company, announced today
that its
CWT Program Management Center won a 2008 Innovation Award
at the Business Travel Show in London last week. The
CWT Program Management Center is a Web-based central
gateway providing travel managers and buyers with easy access to the information and performance
metrics they need to optimize their travel program.
Nick Vournakis Appointed Senior Vice President And General Manage Of Carlson Wagonlit Travel Canada | January 28, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s leading travel management company, has appointed
Nick Vournakis senior vice president and general manager, CWT Canada, effective January 1,
2008.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Manages Business Travel For BASF In Emea | January 22, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s leading travel management company, is managing
business travel in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) for BASF, the world’s leading chemical
company, effective January 1, 2008.
Carlson Names Hubert Joly As New President And CEO | January 8, 2008
Global travel, hotel, restaurant and marketing giant Carlson today announced that its board
of directors has appointed Hubert Joly as the company’s new president and chief executive officer,
effective March 1, 2008.
