Travel Trade Extras – THE future of the travel industry
Travel Trade Extras consumer brand, Travel Extras, is delighted to have triumphed in the ‘Best use of e-commerce’ category at the 2004 Rising Stars Awards, which are organised annually by Bedfordshire Newspapers and the Learning and Skills Council. Up against some tough competitors, Travel Extras was presented with the prestigious award by celebrated journalist Michael Buerk at a recent ceremony (28/11/04)held in Bedford. Ray Mulford, the firm’s group managing director who also attended the event said: “I am delighted with this award which has recognised the fantastic expertise that our highly skilled and dedicated IT team holds”. “We have succeeded with many outstanding achievements over the past year with the objectives of supporting both the increasing demand for booking travel online and developing the technological advancements, which have the potential to make Travel Extras a world leader within our industry”. Travel Extras was the first UK travel company to introduce an online messenger service to assist customers with enquiries and bookings without the need to use a telephone. This interactive tool has been joined by travel information, affiliate schemes and members areas, with further advanced features in the pipeline. Travel Extras has also launched a new website at www.travelextras.com and have scheduled to develop the www.traveltradeextras.com portal with the objective of supporting agents to maximise sales. Ends Notes: Since its launch in 1996, Travel Extras is fast becoming a market leader within the online travel industry. Originally not positioned as a dot com company, the firm now generates 80 per cent of its £25 million turnover online. Identifying an increasing demand for ‘independent travel’ with the emergence of low-cost airlines, Travel Extras (worldwide) Ltd was created as a subsidiary of Mayday Holdings Ltd in 1996 to meet the needs of travellers who no longer wished to book a traditional ‘package holiday’. The demand for ‘independent travel’ continues to increase and some 18 million Britons now travel overseas independently each year. To meet demand, Travel Extras and Travel Trade Extras continue to develop and evolve their UK, European and worldwide product offerings and added-value services to provide greater flexibility to an enviable portfolio of consumer, trade and corporate clients. Core Products (UK, Europe and worldwide): • Hotels & Accommodation • Car Rentals • UK Airport Parking • Travel Insurance • Airport Lounges Travel Extras Mayday House Crescent Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 0AR http://www.travelextras.com 00 44 (0)871 900 8262 Travel Trade Extras www.traveltradeextras.com 08707 200 245 Travel Extras, Connect Car Rental, Travel Trade Extras and Sterling Chauffeur Drive are brands of The Mayday Group of Companies. Press and promotional enquiries: Jayne Jackson Espresso Communications Telephone direct: 01582 545419 E: [email protected]
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