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TRAVELSAVERS TWIN Global Travel Management Company

Plants Flags on Five of Sever Continents
Travel Firm Helps Multi-National Businesses Control Travel Spending, Provides Personalized Service Around the World

The TWIN (TRAVELSAVERS Worldwide Independent Network, www.twintravelmanagement.com) global travel management company today announced a major expansion into Russia, Asia, Italy, Germany, and the U.S. With these strategic moves, the company is now helping multi-national corporations control their travel spending by providing on-the-ground representation on five of seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

"Travel is the second largest expenditure for most corporations today," said Rick Mazza, President & CEO of TWIN. "Travel managers have the tough job of controlling expenses while keeping employees safe as they traverse the globe. We're helping companies cost-effectively meet these objectives through our organization of top travel agencies and suppliers worldwide. We pool our resources to provide the most integrated multi-national business travel solutions available today. We understand the importance of having a travel management partner that maximizes the financial advantages of a global program and delivers it with a local, personalized touch."

TWIN provides corporations with a global preferred rate hotel program featuring over 96,000 negotiated hotel rates in 124 countries; a policy-compliant corporate self-booking tool; a travel data consolidation tool; the industry's leading 24-hour global emergency travel service; and in-country representatives in 23 countries.

TWIN has now expanded its global service by establishing locations in:
Russia – The newest TWIN member, ctms Travel, has been servicing the corporate travel industry for over 20 years. Within that time they have grown at a rapid rate covering travel services around the world, including Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Russia, with expansions to continue in 2012. The agency offers an extensive and diverse suite of services; an impressive list of proprietary travel technology; and employs inimitable service and cost saving programs. ctms Sports was also established in 2011 to provide custom travel services to large NHL and NBA sport franchises as well as university and college sports teams.

Asia – New member SingExpress Travel is a large agency group in Asia with headquarters in Singapore. They also own and operate a travel agency in Malaysia, one in Macau, another in Hong Kong and 30 more in China. The agencies handle all facets of travel including: corporate travel, leisure travel, MICE, inbound logistics, luxury cruise holidays, premium tour packages, car rental, worldwide ticketing, and hotel booking and travel insurance.

Italy – A leader in its region, Frigerio Viaggi was established in 1974 and today operates in various sectors of travel including: retail services with nine offices; franchise networking (Frigerio Viaggi Network was established in1999 and currently has 63 franchises throughout Italy); and business travel, MICE, leisure and holidays, supported by over 200 employees.

Germany – Established in 1996 and based in Hamburg, Germany, Image Tours is a full-service travel management company that offers travel services and technology solutions for corporations worldwide. The agency's core services are: business travel; MICE; special hotel programs for China, Russia, Baltic states and former Soviet states; 24/7 call center service; online bookings; and visa services.

In addition to its international expansions, TWIN has also deepened its presence in the U.S. with the signing of two new domestic agencies:
New Orleans – Lagniappe Travel Services has been providing individualized service to corporate accounts worldwide since 1987, and has a 97 percent client retention rate because of the tailored service they offer each account. The agency's services include 24/7 accessibility, online booking engine, corporate reporting, VIP services, all leisure travel, and MICE. They also specialize in handling travel for offshore drilling companies marine and crew change.

Atlanta – With almost 40 years in the travel business, Teplis Travel is one of the top 100 independently and privately owned agencies in United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA the agency is a highly respected travel management company with a global client list. In 2006, Teplis became a Cliqbook® Distributor and its expertise in several technology solutions has contributed to their astounding success.

"We're very selective in our process of identifying and inviting travel agencies to become part of our global travel company," said Mazza. "We believe that each of these agencies will contribute greatly to our collective strength. They, in turn, have gained a substantial competitive edge when soliciting and servicing mid-sized, large, and multi-national clientele because of the resources of our global network, knowledge base and negotiating power."

To find out more about the TWIN global travel management company, independent travel agencies, suppliers and corporations can visit www.twintravelmanagement.com, e-mail twinsales@travelsavers.com, or call 516-624-0500 x5080.

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Auto Europe Car Rental Recommendations Before
You Leave For Europe (part 3)

April 19, 2012: Auto Europe, a leader in worldwide car rental services, has compiled a set of recommendations that should be on your checklist for your next trip to Europe. These travel tips cover aspects for before, after and during your car rental experience. Below is the final set of suggestions for being prepared once you have arrived back from your trip. (continue)

Auto Europe Car Rental Recommendations Before
You Leave For Europe (part 2)

Auto Europe, a leader in worldwide car rental services, has compiled a set of recommendations that should be on your checklist for your next trip to Europe. These travel tips cover aspects for before, after and during your car rental experience. Below is the second set of suggestions for being prepared once you have arrived at the car rental location. (continue)

Auto Europe Car Rental Recommendations Before

You Leave For Europe

Auto Europe, a leader in worldwide car rental services, is compiling a set of recommendations that should be on your checklist for your next trip to Europe. These travel tips cover aspects for before, after and during your car rental experience. Below are the first suggestions on being prepared before you rent a car. (continue)

Auto Europe: New mandatory ruling for automobiles in France

Auto Europe, a leader in worldwide car rental services, is prepared to service their clients with the new ruling in France requiring mandatory breathalyzers in all passenger vehicles. (continue)

Host Agencies

Amadeus and Expedia sign multi-year agreement in North America

MADRID, April 19, 2012 – Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), the world's largest online travel company, today announced they have signed a multi-year content and technology agreement for North America. (continue)

Sales Tip #11:

Build Your Professional Brand
Create a Lasting Impression
with These 3 Tips

One of the best ways to maintain a customer database full of people who want to hear from you, book with you and send referrals to you is to build a strong and professional brand. Each travel agent has their own personal brand, and it's important to make sure that you take advantage of yours!: (continue)

Travelsavers And Network Of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (Nest)
Introduce New Customer Loyalty Program

April 2012: Travel Club, a new complimentary customer loyalty program for clients of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST travel professionals has just launched. The benefits of the program are two fold: (continue)

American Marketing Group

Launches Family Lifestyle Campaign

April 2012: American Marketing Group continues to expand upon its award-winning lifestyle direct mail program with a new family-themed campaign, available to licensed travel professionals of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST (continue)

Steven Thompson, CEO
Of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Will Address "Well-Being And Medical Travel Conference"

March 28, 2012 (Oyster Bay, NY) – It was announced today that Steven J. Thompson, MBA, Chief Executive Officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine International, will address the constituents at the "Well-Being and Medical Travel Conference 2012." (wellbeingtravelconference). (continue)

Patient Travelers Give Candid Recaps at "Well-Being & Medica Travel Conference 2012"

A specially assembled panel of patient travelers will candidly discuss their experiences in traveling abroad for medical and dental procedures at the upcoming "Well-Being and Medical Travel Conference 2012." (continue)

Trafalgar and Virgin Atlantic Host
The Sales and Service Team of American Marketing Group's

Trafalgar and Virgin Atlantic recently hosted American Marketing Group's sales and service team on a four day FAM in London. The whirlwind tour of the world-class city incorporated all of the most renowned sites. (continue)

"Best of the Best Globe Award"

Avoya Travel™/American Express® has been awarded an American Express Vacations 2011 'Best of the Best Globe Award'... (continue)

"Well-Being & Medica Travel Conference 2012" GIVEAWAY

Any one who registers by April 15 will be entered to win an ultra-pampering personal spa package at the Centre for Well-Being at the 5-star Phoenician luxury resort. A $300 value, the prize-winning package includes a choice of two 50-minute spa services...(continue)

20% Growth for ExpediaCruiseShipCenters

Expedia CruiseShipCenters has entered its 25th year in business in good stride with 2011 sales figures showing a remarkable 20% growth over the previous year! (continue)

"Well-Being & Medica Travel Conference 2012"

The "Well-Being and Medical Travel Conference 2012" -- which will take place on June 20-21, 2012 at The Phoenician luxury resort in Scottsdale, Arizona... (continue)

Sandals honored Avoya Travel/ American Express

'Best of the Best, Western' for the company's dedication to outstanding customer service and creating exceptional vacation experiences for Sandals Resorts' guests. (continue)

NCL Honors Avoya Travel With Top Travel Award

Avoya Travel™/American Express®, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line has presented the company with its 2011 'Home-Based Agency of the Year' award. (continue)

OASIS Reports Record
Growth in 2011

OASIS, www.OasisAgent.com, a leader in the development of programs for home based independent travel agents, reports another year of record growth. (continue)

TRAVELSAVERS Partner Services &
Analog Analytics Team Up to Provide

TRAVELSAVERS Partner Services, a new American Marketing Group company, has won the account as the exclusive travel provider for Analog Analytics' Bigger Better Deal™ solution. (continue)

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