HRG UK has been honoured by global airline alliance SkyTeam at their annual ‘Awards for Excellence’ by winning the prestigious accolade: ‘Outstanding Achievements in Support of SkyTeam during 2006’.

The awards, which are voted for by SkyTeam’s partner airlines (Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Korean Airlines, KLM and Northwest Airlines), recognise excellence in both the business and leisure travel industries. In total, seven awards covering a range of categories were presented by SkyTeam at an esteemed ceremony, attended by around 100 key industry figures, held at the The Courthouse Hotel Kempinski in London.

Mike Platt, Group Industry Affairs Director for HRG, said: “We are very proud to have received this award, particularly as it was voted for by well known airlines and is recognition of HRG’s commitment to forging strong partnerships with our global suppliers. Such good working relationships are of great importance as we strive to provide high quality corporate services for our clients worldwide.”

For further information, or to obtain a photograph, please contact:

Alice Mayor / Toby Doman
Euro RSCG Biss Lancaster
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7467 9200
Email: alice.mayor@bisslancaster.com

Laurie Waugh, Public Relations Manager
HRG UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 1256 312 623
Email: laurie.waugh@hrgworldwide.com

Notes to Editors:

HRG UK is the UK’s leading business travel management company providing corporate travel solutions to large corporate clients. Its success lies in its ability to understand, identify and respond to clients’ specific needs by designing a tailored service offering and solution, and by striving to seek continuous improvements through innovation, benchmarking and best practice.

HRG UK is wholly owned by Hogg Robinson Group.

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate services interests include wholly-owned or majority controlled corporate travel operations in 24 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to 96 countries.