NEW YORK, Sept. 3 NY-Travelport-Present
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Clarke, president and CEO of
Travelport, one of the world's largest travel conglomerates, and Chairman of
Orbitz Worldwide, will deliver the keynote address at The Society of
Government Travel Professionals' (SGTP) 2008 EdCon Conference to be held in
Washington, DC on September 3 - 5. Mr. Clarke will provide an insightful
overview of the travel sector in the context of the current economic downturn,
as well as address current trends and future opportunities.
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According to SGTP, government is the single largest purchaser of travel in
the world and the annual EdCon Conference provides the opportunity for
government personnel and members of the travel industry to better understand
each others' industries and discuss and leverage initiatives and programs that
are mutually beneficial.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the future of
government travel and work with SGTP and its members to optimize processing
efficiencies and cost savings, and to further strengthen communications
between government travel professionals and the travel industry," said Clarke.
"The Society of Government Travel Professionals is looking forward to
hosting Jeff Clarke, a leader and innovator within the travel industry and
government sector He will surely leave our audience with thought provoking
ideas and challenges to meet the future of government travel," said Rick
Singer, CTC, executive director, SGTP.
About Travelport
Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates offering
broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel
industry. The company is comprised of Travelport GDS, a global distribution
system business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA, a group
travel and wholesale hotel business; Business Intelligence Services, a data
analysis business; and IT Services and Software, which hosts mission critical
applications and provides business solutions for major airlines.
Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a
leading global online travel company. With on-going annual revenues of
approximately $2.6 billion, Travelport operates in 145 countries and has
approximately 6,000 employees.
Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity
Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management.
About The Society of Government Travel Professionals (SGTP)
Based in Washington DC, The Society of Government Travel Professionals is
an association dedicated to facilitating business between federal, state and
local governments and the travel industry.
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