United Kingdom
News Release
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Acquires Net Tour Viagens E Turismo in Brazil
AMSTERDAM, November 3, 2011 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announces that it has
acquired Net Tour Viagens E Turismo Ltda (Net Tours) through its local Brazilian subsidiary, Wagons
Lits Turismo Do Brasil Ltda (CWT Brazil). Net Tours, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil has provided travel
management expertise to corporate travellers since 1995.
Net Tours’ strong presence and customer base has resulted in an annual sales volume of more
than BRL300m (US$160m). As a result of this acquisition, CWT Brazil strengthens its position in the
travel management market. CWT continues to be the only global travel management company with wholly
owned operations in Brazil.
“This acquisition will further consolidate CWT’s presence in Brazil. In addition to
leveraging CWT’s global network and services to benefit Net Tours’ customers, it will also
reinforce our relationships with suppliers in the region,” said Andre Carvalhal, president and CEO
CWT Brazil.
“Latin America represents a real area of growth for the business travel industry, with Brazil
in particular experiencing some of the most substantial increases of any region across the main
areas of travel spend. I am delighted that Net Tours is becoming a wholly owned member of CWT and I
am keen that we continue to build our footprint in this market,” commented Håkan Ericsson,
president CWT EMEA and Latin America.
Integration of Net Tours has begun and will continue over the coming months. Throughout the
transition, CWT Brazil and Net Tours will remain focused on delivering the strong service their
customers have come to expect, while ensuring a seamless transition.
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (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 2010, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totalled US$24.3bn. CWT supports the global healthcare initiative known as MASSIVEGOOD, which enables travellers to make a “micro-contribution” when they purchase travel services. For more information about CWT, please visit our global website at www.carlsonwagonlit.com.
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