Strategic Partners

Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates offering broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel industry.

Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA, a leading global, multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; IT Services and Software, which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of $2.5 billion, Travelport operates in 160 countries and has over 5,500 employees.

Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management.

The Leading Travel Companies is a collection of quality international Travel & Tourism companies offering an extensive selection of holiday options across the globe.

Catering to all travel styles and budgets, the portfolio includes world-leading escorted touring, river cruising and premier independent holiday companies among its broad offering. To support sustainable tourism, The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation was established in 2008 and is a not-for-profit organisation that works to protect ecologically and culturally sensitive areas around the world.

The Foundation is a joint initiative by AAT Kings, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Busabout, Contiki Holidays, Eastern Trekker, Evan Evans Tours, Grand European Tours, Haggis Adventures, Insight Vacations, Milestones, Shamrocker Adventures, Trafalgar Tours and Uniworld.

The Foundation was launched in 2008 with a US$1 million grant allocating funds to sustainable tourism and conservation projects in Brazil, Australia, Botswana and Venice, Italy, and is a significant supporter of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards as well.

In 2009, the Foundation has continued its fundraising and will extend its work to North America to ensure the preservation of national parks and wildlife.