Ultramar Receives Luminary Award from GetThere

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 00:00

February 11, 2009 - NEW YORK, NY - In recognition of its quality service, dedication to comprehensive online solutions and flexibility in addressing client needs, Ultramar Travel Management has received the Luminary award from GetThere(R), the world's leading global online corporate travel procurement solution and a brand of Sabre Holdings.

GetThere annually honors a select few corporate travel agencies for their achievements in driving increased travel savings for their corporate clients via use of the GetThere booking solution. Ultramar received the award for a 3^rd year in a row since the GetThere Luminary award was inaugurated.

This award recognizes Ultramar's excellence as a reseller, achieved through its comprehensive online offerings that leverage the latest technologies, and its ability to address each corporate customer's unique requirements and demands.

"This is a terrific honor, and a true testament to the hard work of our whole team," said Peter Klebanow, chairman and CEO of Ultramar Travel Management and worldwide chairman of Globalstar, the leading network of independent travel management firms. "We have the double distinction this year of being one of the few agencies to receive this award, and of meeting the criteria to become one of GetThere's few premium distributors. The travel industry as a whole is undergoing great change, and we're excited that our value proposition in this market has been so well received. The greatest reward is the continued trust and loyalty of our clients and partners."