Carlson Wagonlit Travel acquires AC Events in Ireland

Press release date: 23rd August 2012

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announces that it has acquired AC Events International Limited (AC Events) through its UK subsidiary, Carlson Wagonlit UK Limited. AC Events, based in Dublin, Ireland, has provided meetings and events management services to corporations since 2005 and has been working in association with CWT since 2008.

As a result of this acquisition, CWT further expands its meetings and events activities and strengthens its business presence in the Irish market. AC Events will be fully integrated into CWT Ireland’s operations.

Aine Corrigan, former owner of AC Events, will remain in the company as Director CWT Meeting & Events Ireland under the leadership of Lisa Whelan, Country Director, CWT Ireland.

“This acquisition will strengthen CWT’s presence in Ireland and will help to broaden CWT’s offering to its Irish customers. Aine Corrigan’s strong experience of the meetings and events business will allow her to bring additional insight and help further drive our meetings and events activities,” said Whelan.

“The meetings and events market represents a significant growth opportunity for CWT, with the acquisition of AC Events, CWT continues to reinforce its footprint in this key business and to provide the highest level of service to clients worldwide,” commented Thierry Duguet, Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa, CWT Meetings & Events.

Integration of AC Events has begun and will continue over the coming months. Throughout the transition, CWT and AC Events will remain focused on delivering the strong service their customers have come to expect, while ensuring a seamless integration.

For more information about CWT, visit www.carlsonwagonlit.ie.

Lisa Whelan, Country Director, CWT Ireland is available for interview/comment.

About CWT Meetings & Events
CWT Meetings & Events is a global leader in events and meetings management. With an international reach of 1,600 event specialists extending across 75 countries worldwide, it delivers over 35,000 events each year for its customers – industries ranging from pharmaceutical and healthcare, to technology, financial services, telecommunications, energy, automotive and government. Leveraging Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s global expertise and network, CWT Meetings & Events creates a customised, holistic approach that delivers excellent results to clients. Follow us on Twitter @CWTME_UK.

About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CWT Ireland has been delivering travel management services in Ireland for over 40 years, formerly as Executive Travel Group. CWT employs 40 staff across three locations and in 2011, had total sales €43.4 million, a 10% increase over the previous year.

CWT is a global leader specialising in managing business travel and meetings and events. CWT serves companies, government institutions and non-governmental organisations of all sizes in more than 150 countries and territories. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel programme in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company is also committed to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travellers. CWT services and solutions comprise Traveller & Transaction Services, Programme Optimisation, Safety & Security, Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2011, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totalled US$28.0 billion.

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