Egencia-Hyatt merger for business travellers

On 29 July, Egencia and Hyatt formalised the signing of a multi-year agreement to integrate the American hotelier's properties into the Egencia Preferred Rate (EPR) programme of the business travel agency, starting in August.
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The GBTA convention currently being held in Los Angeles provides Egencia with a perfect opportunity to make official the new advantages offered to corporate clients, both in terms of technology and networking. After making official the integration of new regional partners into the Egencia Global Alliance (EGA) networkEgencia, the business travel agency, is strengthening its hotel portfolio. The integration of Hyatt properties into the Egencia Preferred Rate (EPR) programme will enable TMC to offer its business travellers special services in addition to rate benefits. Complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast and other dedicated promotional rates are just some of the benefits available under the agreement, which covers more than 500 properties in 47 countries. "The Hyatt portfolio of brands and properties is an ideal choice for the Egencia business traveller seeking modern comfort and value, and we look forward to working with them to deliver innovative promotional offers that will allow our customers to experience business travel in a new way," said Chris Vukelich, vice president of supplier relations, Americas, Egencia. The Egencia-Hyatt agreement enables the EPR program to boast an inventory of more than 10,000 hotels worldwide.