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9 July 2007 - AME Info
Alshamel Group of Companies receives double nomination at World Travel Awards
The Alshamel Group of Companies' dedication to provide first-class travel services won international recognition recently when two of its subsidiaries were nominated at the prestigious 2007 World Travel Awards for the Middle East and Africa. Alshamel International Kuwait was nominated for the Middle East's Leading Travel Management Company category and Alshamel Travel and Tourism Dubai was nominated for Middle East's Leading Travel Agency.
Launched in 1993 and held for the first time this year in the Middle East (Abu-Dhabi, UAE), the World Travel Awards acknowledge and reward outstanding achievements in all areas of the global travel industry. Nominees are voted for by thousands of professionals in travel and tourism organizations worldwide. The awards are among the most sought after in the industry and a nomination or win is widely acknowledged to be one of the strongest votes of confidence a travel organization could receive.
'We are honored,' said Derin Cameron, CEO Alshamel Group of Companies. 'This is the first time that a Kuwaiti Travel Company has been nominated for an award on an international level; the nominations are a testament to our team's hard work and commitment to delivering quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction and also demonstrate the fact that Alshamel is now being noticed by Industry leaders.'
With branches in six countries with a seventh opening this year, over 30 independent offices and almost 400 employees, the Alshamel Group of Companies is a truly regional travel management company dedicated to providing to travel solutions to both the business and vacation traveler.
Notes and Media Contacts
About Alshamel International Established in 1996, Alshamel International is a regional travel management company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of travel services. Alshamel International, the holding company has 100% shareholding interest in independently managed subsidiaries: Alshamel Travel and Tourism, Alshamel Agencies, Alshamel Cargo, Alshamel Holidays and SWITCH. Alshamel is an IATA approved, full-brokerage travel management firm that started as a 6 member travel agency, and has grown to include over 350 employees, with branches in six countries.
Considered a market leader in Kuwait, Alshamel offers flexible options through result driven technology, quality customer service and global reach making it more than just a travel agency. Since its inception, Alshamel has constantly set new standards of excellence in travel management, servicing everything from corporate, leisure and military clients. Alshamel's long list of awards is a testament to the dedication, hard work and experience of their team of experts working across the Middle East.
For more information, please contact:
Philip C. Hedges, Training and Brand Standards Manager Alshamel International
Tel: +965 2976666
Fax: +965 2976682
Kholoud Bates PanGulf Public Relations
Tel: +965-2411676 Ext. 127
Fax: +965-2492644
To download the PDF, please use the link below:
The Alshamel Group of Companies' dedication to provide first-class travel services won international recognition recently when two of its subsidiaries were nominated at the prestigious 2007 World Travel Awards for the Middle East and Africa. Alshamel International Kuwait was nominated for the Middle East's Leading Travel Management Company category and Alshamel Travel and Tourism Dubai was nominated for Middle East's Leading Travel Agency.
Launched in 1993 and held for the first time this year in the Middle East (Abu-Dhabi, UAE), the World Travel Awards acknowledge and reward outstanding achievements in all areas of the global travel industry. Nominees are voted for by thousands of professionals in travel and tourism organizations worldwide. The awards are among the most sought after in the industry and a nomination or win is widely acknowledged to be one of the strongest votes of confidence a travel organization could receive.
'We are honored,' said Derin Cameron, CEO Alshamel Group of Companies. 'This is the first time that a Kuwaiti Travel Company has been nominated for an award on an international level; the nominations are a testament to our team's hard work and commitment to delivering quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction and also demonstrate the fact that Alshamel is now being noticed by Industry leaders.'
With branches in six countries with a seventh opening this year, over 30 independent offices and almost 400 employees, the Alshamel Group of Companies is a truly regional travel management company dedicated to providing to travel solutions to both the business and vacation traveler.
Notes and Media Contacts
About Alshamel International Established in 1996, Alshamel International is a regional travel management company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of travel services. Alshamel International, the holding company has 100% shareholding interest in independently managed subsidiaries: Alshamel Travel and Tourism, Alshamel Agencies, Alshamel Cargo, Alshamel Holidays and SWITCH. Alshamel is an IATA approved, full-brokerage travel management firm that started as a 6 member travel agency, and has grown to include over 350 employees, with branches in six countries.
Considered a market leader in Kuwait, Alshamel offers flexible options through result driven technology, quality customer service and global reach making it more than just a travel agency. Since its inception, Alshamel has constantly set new standards of excellence in travel management, servicing everything from corporate, leisure and military clients. Alshamel's long list of awards is a testament to the dedication, hard work and experience of their team of experts working across the Middle East.
For more information, please contact:
Philip C. Hedges, Training and Brand Standards Manager Alshamel International
Tel: +965 2976666
Fax: +965 2976682
Kholoud Bates PanGulf Public Relations
Tel: +965-2411676 Ext. 127
Fax: +965-2492644
To download the PDF, please use the link below:
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