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CWT Suggests Ways to Build a More Sustainable Hospitality Industry

2022-06-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Creta Maris

According to a recent CWT survey, 87% of customers asked for sustainability information provided to their traveling employees.

Tags: 2022 business travel, business travel, business travelers, Carlson Wagonlit, CWT, sustainable travel, The Beat, travel industry, Trust Carbon, World Environment Day

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Names Vipservice as Russia Partner

2017-03-28 by Argophilia Travel News

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel has announced that Russia-based Vipservice will be appointed to join CWT’s Global Partner Network.

Tags: Alexey Kushkin, Carlson Wagonlit, Natalia Morozova, Russia services, Russia travel

CWT Announces Record Traveler Satisfaction

2014-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Last week, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announced record traveler satisfaction scores for 2013. According to Carlson, customer feedback from via CWT Listens, reflect unparalleled CWT performance.

Tags: Carlson Wagonlit, CWT, tour companies, tourism companies, tours, travel companies, travel numbers

CWT Plans to Enhance Mobile Solutions Following WorldMate Buyout

2012-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel systems provider Carlson Wagonlit (CWT) has just announced the acquisition of the mobile travel technology supplier WorldMate for an undisclosed sum, thought to be in the region of $20 million. Those who haven’t heard of WorldMate will be surprised to learn that the company has actually been around for 12 years now, since its […]

Tags: Carlson Wagonlit, CWT, CWT To Go, travel app, travel apps, WorldMate

Travel Tech Leftovers: rome2rio & More

2012-11-02 by Phil Butler

Trier to Istanbul

In leftover tech news for travel, several bits of merit come into view today. From Carlson Wagonlit’s $20 million acquisition of WorldMate to Stayz buying YesBookit, the digital space is lively this week.

Tags: Carlson Wagonlit, online travel, rome2rio, Stayz, tech moves, travel companies, travel tech, Virgin

Carlson Names Veteran Trudy Rautio CEO

2012-08-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Global hospitality firm Carlson has announced Trudy Rautio (at left) as the new president and CEO after Hubert Joly steps down. The move makes Rautio on the 5th head of the company in its 74 year history. The family owned business includes the brands Radisson Hotels, T.G.I Friday’s, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.

Tags: Carlson, Carlson Wagonlit, online travel, Radisson Hotels, T.G.I. Friday's, travel agencies, travel agents, travel companies, Trudy Rautio

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