7th March 2007

HILLGATE TRAVEL APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, ANNOUNCES NEW LONDON STAFF TRAINING CENTRE

Hillgate Travel has promoted Liz Carter to the position of Director of Human Resources, in preparation for the opening of its new staff-training centre in London in Spring 2007. The training centre represents a significant investment in personnel by the business travel company.

Commenting on her appointment Jeremy Bull Chairman of Hillgate Travel said: “Liz’s promotion is a reflection of her immense talent and experience. We’re delighted that she has agreed to spearhead our latest staff training initiative, and have every faith that she will make our investment a terrific success.”

Carter will also direct Human Resources for the 200-strong Hillgate Travel workforce, based in London, High Wycombe and Newport.

The training centre is located within the Hillgate London offices in newly acquired space, fitted with modern, interactive equipment. The centre will host Hillgate’s own-design “Leisure to Business Training Course”, allowing travel professionals to transfer their skills to the business sector.

Having joined Hillgate Travel in 1996 as Operations Manager, Liz Carter held the position of General Manager at the firm for 18 months before her most recent promotion. A travel industry veteran, Carter commenced her career at Border Travel in her native Dumfries in 1983, and has held senior positions at The Travel Company, Lifeco (Amex) and Logan Air.

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ABOUT HILLGATE TRAVEL
Hillgate Travel is the UK’s largest independent travel management company, catering to the quality demands of the City market. Its client portfolio includes investment banks and financial services organisations.
The company’s 200 staff are based in High Wycombe, Newport and its London headquarters.
In addition to travel management, Hillgate Travel operates, Hillgate Conference and Incentives, a wholly owned subsidiary, passport and visa and airport meet and greet services.

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