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Travelocity Business Appoints Industry Expert Tina Bandy to Sales Team
Southlake, Texas, United States, June 12, 2012 - Travelocity Business announced the appointment of Tina Bandy as Senior Sales Director for Travelocity Business’ North Central region. Travelocity Business ranks among the top 10 travel management companies in North America, offering corporations a compelling combination of best-in-class automation and traditional travel management services.
As senior sales director, Bandy will serve as a key contributor and subject matter expert in the North American sales team. Her responsibilities include ensuring customers’ needs are met with the industry leading value and service Travelocity Business is known for, and driving business domestically, specifically Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan amongst others. A travel industry veteran, Bandy has more than 25 years in the travel management industry, and has a background that includes operations, account management and sales development.
“Tina knows what it takes to assist travel managers achieve better value and overall savings from their travel program,” said Yannis Karmis, president of Travelocity Business. “Her extensive experience and insight in the industry will assist our team greatly as we continue to grow our business. She is an exciting new addition to our sales force and the Travelocity Business team as a whole.”
Bandy’s depth of experience has given her coveted insight into the corporate travel industry. Her strengths in the industry include technology product knowledge, corporate travel management, leadership and sales skills. Prior to transferring, she held directorships in global sales and business development positions. She has gained professional and strategic sales knowledge, analyzed industry and economic trends and has overseen portfolios exceeding $70 million. Her ability to lead and support sales teams from her personal experience and industry knowledge will be an asset to Travelocity Business.
About Travelocity Business
Southlake, Texas-based Travelocity Business® is a full-service corporate travel management company. Travelocity Business is one of the business travel industry’s fastest-growing TMCs, ranking among the top 10 travel management companies in North America. Travelocity Business combines the expertise, service and travel choices of Travelocity® with corporate experience gained from serving major brands worldwide. For more information, companies can visit http:/www.travelocitybusiness.com
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