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Ultramar Receives Luminary Award from GetThere
February 15, 2008 - 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 also received the GetThere Luminary award last year, the inaugural year of the award.
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.
"Ultramar consistently deploys innovative and forward-thinking solutions to meet and exceed the demands of its global corporate travel clients," said Bev Heinritz, general manager of GetThere. "With 41% growth in 2007, Ultramar's online program and service strategy continue to chart an impressive course on the business travel landscape. We're proud to work with Ultramar and be a part of their successful service offering to corporate travel departments."
"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."
About Ultramar Travel Management
Ultramar is a virtual travel companion for every client, offering highly-responsive, hands-on service from experienced agents, and intuitive technology solutions that enhance communication and support while on the road. We deliver this experience with the help of an exceptional group of dedicated, experienced, and well-trained agents, and our Chairman's Club which provides concierge-level service to C-suite executives. We also employ sophisticated technology tools that enable us to support our clients in coping with the many stresses of travel, including what we call "active service moments" - offering vital information on flight schedules, or a helping hand with an itinerary when the traveler needs it most. Ultramar has developed strong industry relationships with major airlines, hotels and other suppliers. Peter Klebanow, chairman and CEO of Ultramar, serves as the current chairman of GlobalStar, the leading network of independent travel management firms in which we are a partner, offering our clients local travel expertise around the world. For more information please visit www.ultramartravel.com.
About GetThere
GetThere is the world's leading global online corporate travel procurement solution, surpassing $9 billion in gross travel bookings in 2007. Through its unique technology sharing arrangement with Travelocity(R), GetThere is an established innovator in the travel arena. GetThere enables global corporations and government agencies to provide a convenient way for employees to book travel and plan meetings online while significantly reducing costs. GetThere estimates that corporations using the GetThere system collectively saved more than $600 million in airfare in 2007. GetThere's advanced technology works with all major global distribution systems (GDS) and all travel management companies. More than 3,000 corporations, including a majority of Fortune 200 companies that have online booking sites, use GetThere. More information is available at www.getthere.com
Sabre Holdings connects people with the world's greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at www.sabre.com.