28th June 2007

NEW DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR UNDERTAKES RE-LAUNCH AND RE-BRAND OF HILLGATE'S INCENTIVE ARM

Hillgate Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel management company (TMC), has announced the re-launch and re-branding of its MICE arm as Hillgate Solutions.

Hillgate Solutions incorporates venue find, corporate hospitality, incentives management and conference and event management services. A new corporate brochure is available online at www.hillgatesolutions.com, displaying the new Hillgate Solutions logo with tri-coloured swoosh and vibrant fruit imagery, symbolising productivity and the creativity behind its team of experts.

Behind the re-launch is newly appointed divisional director, Angela Beetlestone. Angela has been with the company for 14 years and successful development the Thames Valley office from inception in Marlow to its current multi-million pound operation in High Wycombe. Her expertise in business development and account management has been gained by more than 25 years within the travel industry.

Explaining the re-launch, Angela commented: “the incentives and events market has expanded in recent years and more and more work is being requested by clients in the small meetings sector. Recognising the need to change we wanted to re-invigorate and update the division to more accurately reflect the range and scope of services demanded. Importantly, as many companies now want small meetings expenditure integrated into consolidated travel reporting, we are able to meet this need through the expert reporting capabilities of our parent company.”

The launch of Hillgate Solutions completes the re-branding of the whole parent company, Hillgate Travel, which commenced at the start of last year.

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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 Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary, passport and visa and airport meet and greet services.

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