August 28, 2007

TRIP LOGICS CHANGES NAME TO WORLD TRAVEL SERVICE, INC.

On September 4, 2007 Trip Logics will officially change our company name to World Travel Service, Inc.  Trip Logics merged with World Travel Service of Knoxville, TN earlier this year.  According to Business Travel News, we are currently the 20th largest travel management company in the US based on client spend.  

It's business as usual for our corporate clients in the Carolinas with the same committed team of corporate agents handling your reservations.

Cary Travel / Trip Logics is a brand that has built up considerable equity in the Triangle for many years and we felt that the World Travel Service name better reflects what we now offer in terms of our enhanced portfolio of business travel services and technologies.  We believe that this new name will better describe who we are.

We are currently redesigning our website and plan to unveil it in October.  Thanks for your continued business.  Every one of your reservations is greatly appreciated.  Please don't hesitate to call us with any questions.

January 10, 2007

CARY-BASED TRIP LOGICS MERGES WITH TENNESSEE COMPANY

 TO CREATE ONE OF THE TOP U.S. TRAVEL FIRMS  

Trip Logics (formerly Cary Travel) is becoming part of one of the nation’s leading travel management companies after a recent purchase by World Travel Service, Inc.  

World Travel, based in Knoxville , Tenn. , is already the 24th largest travel management company in the U.S. according to Business Travel News. The firm has 92 employees in Tennessee , Georgia , and Alabama . Prior to this acquisition, the company had annual sales of over $85 million in 2006.  

This purchase will add 54 employees from Trip Logics to World Travel. Trip Logics has operations in North Carolina and Georgia , with sales of $38 million last year. The combined operations will have 146 employees and over $120 million in sales. The deal is effective as of Jan. 2, 2007.  

Kit McConnell, owner of Trip Logics, stated that by combining the company's resources, the organization could continue to provide products and services that are ahead of the competition.  She commented, “This opportunity will take our company to the next level while retaining our employees.   At the same time it will allow me to spend more time with my family and become more actively involved in our family charitable foundation.”  

Trip Logics was recently named one of the fastest growing companies in the Triangle area.   

The total sales figures of the newly combined agencies should place World Travel among the top 20 nationwide according to Lamar Shuler , president of World Travel.  

“Both companies operate with a strong customer service philosophy and make for a very good fit,” said Shuler. “This is a logical step for our operations.”  

The newly consolidated offices will specialize in corporate, group, vacation, and online travel services with customers across the nation.   

“Both companies have been highly successful, with strong growth over the last few years,” said Todd Snyder, World Travel vice president. “We are looking forward to new sales opportunities in the technology and pharmaceutical markets available in the Raleigh area.”  

World Travel has purchased several smaller agencies in recent years, but this is the largest acquisition to date.  

Shuler said consolidation among travel management has been a continuing trend over the past few years, allowing travel agencies to lower costs by pooling resources. “In our industry, we have to continually grow to be successful,” he said.  

Trip Logics is located at 600 New Waverly Place, Suite 600 in Cary . They can be reached at (919) 233-1754 or on their website at http://www.triplogics.com.   

World Travel Service, Inc., is headquartered at 10201 Parkside Drive in Knoxville , Tenn. For more information call (865) 777-1600 or visit http://www.worldtrav.com.