Travelport to Co-Sponsor the WTTC 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
By Travelport Ltd., PRNEMonday, November 23, 2009
NEW YORK, November 24 - Travelport Ltd., the parent company of the Travelport group of companies,
today announced that it will co-sponsor The World Travel and Tourism Council
(WTTC) 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (www.tourismfortomorrow.com)
along with The Leading Travel Companies (TLTC) Conservation Foundation, a
not-for-profit organization which supports work that fosters sustainable
tourism and protects culturally and ecologically sensitive areas around the
world. Both Travelport and TLTC Conservation Foundation have been strategic
partners of the WTTC for several years and have continuously supported the
Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The Awards, presented annually under the
stewardship of the WTTC, recognize best practices in responsible and
sustainable tourism demonstrated by organizations and companies within the
global Travel & Tourism industry.
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The winners and finalists will be honored at a special recognition
ceremony at the WTTC 2010 Global Travel & Tourism Summit to be held in May in
Beijing, China. Travelport CEO and President, Jeff Clarke will be in
attendance to honor and address the winners and finalists of the awards in
four key categories, Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit
and Global Tourism Business.
"We are in a time when economic and environmental sustainability are
inextricably linked, what we choose to do in one area can greatly impact the
other. These awards shine as a beacon to inspire all individuals, communities
and businesses to implement responsible and environmentally-conscious
practices. Travelport is honored once again to be a co-sponsor of the Tourism
for Tomorrow Awards and to be part of the overarching commitment to support
all initiatives for global sustainability," said Jeff Clarke, Travelport CEO
and President.
"We are delighted that our strategic partner, Travelport, is taking part
in recognizing and celebrating the work of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
winners and finalists. It is important we all share in the effort to invoke
global environmental awareness and actions for sustainability - not only for
the Travel & Tourism industry, but most importantly, for our planet," added
Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President, WTTC.
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have gained international recognition and
respect from the travel industry, governments and the international media as
a result of a stringent judging process. This process includes a thorough
review of each application by an independent panel of judges, which include
some of the world's most authoritative experts of sustainable development,
who also conduct on-site verification visits to all Award finalists.
About Travelport
Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates offering
broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel
industry. Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS)
business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA, a leading
global, multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; IT Services and
Software, which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and
data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of US$2.5
billion, Travelport operates in 160 countries and has approximately 5,300
employees.
Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a
leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned
by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures
and Travelport management.
About the WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for business
leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one
hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members,
WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel &
Tourism.
WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's
largest industries, employing approximately 238 million people and generating
nearly 10% of world GDP.
Media Contacts: --------------- Kelli Segal Travelport +1-212-915-9155 Kelli.segal@travelport.com Susann Kruegel WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards +44-(0)-20-7481-8007 susann.kruegel@wttc.org
Kelli Segal, Travelport, +1-212-915-9155, Kelli.segal at travelport.com; or Susann Kruegel, WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, +44-(0)-20-7481-8007, susann.kruegel at wttc.org
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