01 October 2009

Hillgate joins global network

Independent travel management comp any Hillgate Travel has joined global business travel grouping GlobalStar Travel Management.

The TMC has signed up for the highest tier level membership in the UK and will become a steering factor in the GlobalStar organisation.

Hillgate chairman and CEO Jeremy Bull said: "We are excited to finally being able to put together a true multinational travel management solution for our clients through GlobalStar.

"We believe in a personal high-end service and smart financial solutions to our customers and are truly different compared to the mega agencies.

"We believe that the proposition of the GlobalStar organisation fits our needs perfectly and are proud to join this established and constantly growing network of independent travel
management companies."

Founded in 1983, London-based Hillgate has three locations with more than $200 million annual turnover and 185 staff.

GlobalStar president Steve Hartwell said: "After Chambers Travel Management joining GlobalStar in August having a second partner in the United Kingdom with a top 10 presence provides our partner immense extra networking opportunities.

"Hillgate Travel is strong in financial services and the legal sector as are several of our current partners which will result in a stronger proposition of GlobalStar Travel management in the industry as a whole."

by Phil Davies