Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Alshamel sign partnership agreement for the Middle East

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About Alshamel International:

Established in 1996, Alshamel International is a regional travel management company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of travel services. Alshamel International, the holding company has 100% shareholding interest in independently managed subsidiaries: Alshamel Travel and Tourism, Alshamel Agencies, Alshamel Cargo, Alshamel Holidays and SWITCH.

Alshamel is an IATA approved, full-brokerage travel management firm that started as a 6 member travel agency, and has grown to include over 350 employees, with branches in seven cities across six countries making it the fastest growing regional travel management company. Considered a market leader, Alshamel was nominated in two categories at the World Travel Awards in 2007. Offering flexible options through result driven technology, quality customer service and a global reach gained through strategic partnerships make Alshamel more than just a travel agency.

Since its inception, Alshamel has constantly set new standards of excellence in travel management, servicing everything from corporate, leisure and military clients. Alshamel's long list of awards is a testament to the dedication, hard work and experience of their team of experts working across the Middle East.

For more information, please contact:
Philip Hedges
Training & Brand Standards Manager
Alshamel International
Tel: +965 2976666
Fax: +965 2976682

About Carlson Wagonlit Travel:
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader in business travel management. Present in more than 150 countries and territories, CWT serves companies of all sizes, as well as government institutions and non-governmental organizations. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of savings, service and security, and provides best-in-class service and assistance to travelers. CWT services and solutions comprise four lines of business: Traveler &Transactions Services, Program Optimization, Safety & Security, and Meetings & Events. CWT has 22,000 employees worldwide. In 2006, pro-forma sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totaled $20.5bn. For more information, please visit www.carlsonwagonlit.com.

For more information contact:
Kim Derderian
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Tel: +33 (0)1 41 33 60 44

For more information, please contact:

Kim Derderian
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Tel: +33 (0)1 41 33 60 44