29 April 2002, Singapore, Asia – TQ3 Travel Solutions, one of the leading global travel management companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bicky Carlra as Senior Vice President of Asia & Middle East. Based in Singapore, Bicky will concentrate on the further development and expansion of TQ3 in the Asia and Middle East regions, areas that are very important to a global network.

Prior to joining TQ3, Bicky spent 11 years at BTI in UAE, where he was head of the Regional Operation encompassing the Middle East & West Asia region. He also developed and launched the events marketing division – World of Events and was Head of CompanionPoints, the first smart card multi segment loyalty programme. Bicky has also held positions with Taj Group of Hotels, International Travel House (the travel division of the Sheraton Group), Novotel and Emirates Airlines. Bicky was born in New Delhi and moved to Dubai in 1985.

Toby Joseph, Chief Operating Officer of TQ3 Travel Solutions EMEA-APAC said: “We are delighted to welcome Bicky to TQ3 Travel Solutions. I am sure Bicky will prove to be a valuable member of the TQ3 Asia team, bringing over 20 years of valuable industry experience gained in the Middle East and Asia regions. “

TQ3 Travel Solutions is the quality provider of innovative, end-to-end travel expense management solutions to companies worldwide. Operating in over 70 countries with system-wide revenues in excess of $9 billion USD, TQ3 employs more than 12,000 business professionals throughout 1,600 locations. TQ3 Travel Solutions is owned equally by Maritz Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, the world’s largest source of integrated client services, and by TUI A.G. of Hanover, Germany, the world’s leading travel and tourism group.

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For further information, please contact:
Melanie Garrett, Director Communications & PR EMEA
Tel: +44 (0) 7736 105257 / +44 (0) 20 7153 3310
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7153 3334
melanie.garrett@tq3.uk.com

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