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Koenigsegg Agera voted the hypercar of the year 2011 Top Gear 12/05/2011 - InterGlobe Established
Mumbai, 5 December 2011- InterGlobe Established Private Limited, the luxury lifestyle solution provider and subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises, proudly announces that one of its leading products in automobile portfolio - The Koenigsegg Agera, has been voted as the Hypercar of the year 2011 by the prestigious Top Gear Awards 2011. The Koenigsegg Agera was launched in India in March 2011 and is one of the world’s most exciting supercars. Agera was earlier voted the Hyper Car of the year 2010 by Top Gear UK. The car features a 5 litre V8 bi-turbo engine develops more 940 hp on 95 octane regular fuel. The Agera has over 1000 Nm of torque from 2500 rpm and 1100 nm from 3500 to 6000 rpm. The engine is built by Koenigsegg and weighs just 197 kilograms. About THE ESTD After the success in the Business Aviation sector, InterGlobe General Aviation has broadened its product offering and undergone a re-launch to become InterGlobe Established. Branded as THE ESTD we aim to set the benchmark in lifestyle products by promoting a portfolio ranging from executive jets to luxury yachts, sports cars to mini submarines, we offer the most unique, fun and exclusive products for those seeking pure luxury, thrill and adventure. Taking reference from its audience, THE ESTD is a company for the Established, by the Established. www.theestd.com About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We represent global brands and build businesses that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 9,000 professionals across its businesses, which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ and The Established. www.interglobe.com For further information please contact: Louise Haniver Head of Marketing THE ESTD +91 9818011674 louise@theestd.com Ishita Grover /Swati Guwalani Text100 +91 9999884842 /+91 9873220117 Ishita.grover@text100.co.in / swati.guwalani@text100.co.in

InterGlobe and Dufry announce travel retail foray through exclusive tie up 11/10/2011 - InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe and Dufry today announced their foray into the travel retail segment in India. InterGlobe Retail Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited, and Dufry International AG, Switzerland, have signed an agreement to establish and operate retail outlets under Dufry's Hudson News brand across various transportation nodes like airports, metro and train stations in India. Under this agreement, InterGlobe Retail and Dufry bring to India Hudson News Cafe - a unique and a refreshing format set to change the travel retail space. With around 48 outlets opening across all six existing lines of Delhi Metro, the Hudson News Cafe concept will revolutionize travel for the daily commuters by offering them a comprehensive selection of reading materials, and a wide range of snacks, bottled beverages, health and beauty aids and other travel convenience items. A joint InterGlobe Retail and Dufry team will work with DMRC to develop around 2000 square meters of retail space throughout the DMRC network over the next six months. Hudson News is a well established and successful brand and retail concept of Dufry, which operates more than 500 Hudson News shops in 10 countries around the world. The Delhi Metro transports approx 18-20 lakh commuters in a day and is one of the largest growing transport networks in India. We believe we will add greater relevance to the lives of the Delhi metro commuter as we bring to them a world class retail concept and solution through our partnership with InterGlobe." Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Siddhanta Sharma, Director, InterGlobe Retail, "The retail industry in India is regarded as buoyant growth engine for the economy driven by strong domestic consumption growth and is expected to reach an estimated value of $640 billion by 2015. Our traditional stronghold in the travel domain equips us to harness the emerging opportunity in the travel retail segment and we are delighted to associate with Dufry and DMRC to roll out the country's first set of Hudson News Cafes across Delhi metro stations. With Dufry's global experience and extensive travel retail expertise, coupled with DMRC, the travel lifeline of Delhi, we are looking forward to redefine the travel retail experience for metro commuters. Over the next few years we will jointly expand our retail footprint nationally across major travel / transit points in the country." Julian Diaz, CEO of Dufry Group, commented, "This association with InterGlobe marks our foray into the Indian market. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with tremendous potential in the travel retail segment. Together with InterGlobe we are looking forward to redefining convenience travel retailing in India, starting with Delhi as we deliver a truly unique shopping environment at the metro stations. InterGlobe and DMRC are both strong partners and we are convinced that this will prove to be a strong team for the further development of travel retail in India." InterGlobe and Dufry jointly commissioned an in-depth market research to create a product offering specially tailored to needs of the Delhi Metro customers. Under the Hudson News brand, InterGlobe Retail aims to provide the best retail experience to the passengers by adapting each operation to the unique requirements of each station. The Hudson News Cafe concept is designed carefully keeping the Indian customer in mind. With a vast array of products, the Cafe offers both global and local brands, giving equal prominence to both. Depending on the space feasibility, the store will be laid out in configurations ranging in size from more than 100 square meters to 10 square meters depending on feasibility and availability of space. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. It represents global brands and build businesses that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989, with headquarters in Gurgaon, InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 9,000 professionals across its businesses, which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation), InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technologies, InterGlobe Air Transport, InterGlobe Technology Quotient, and The Established. www.interglobe.com About Dufry Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN; BM&FBOVESPA: DAGB11) is a leading global travel retailer operating more than 1'100 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and downtown tourist areas. Dufry employs more than 13,500 people. The Company, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operates in 46 countries in Europe, Africa, Eurasia, Central America & Caribbean, North America and South America. For further information please contact: Andreas Schneiter Investor Relations Phone +41 61 266 42 38 andreas.schneiter@dufry.ch Lubna Haj Issa Media Relations Phone +41 61 266 44 46 lubna.haj-issa@dufry.ch Kiran Singh Marketing Communications Phone : + 91 (0) 124 435 2211 Kiran.Singh@InterGlobe.com

Ariel Atom zooms into India with InterGlobe Established 11/02/2011 - InterGlobe Established
New Delhi, 2 November 2011: InterGlobe Established Private Limited, the luxury lifestyle solution provider and subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises, has announced the launch of the ‘Ariel Atom’ in India. THE ESTD will exclusively represent the Ariel Motor Company in India and SAARC. Ariel Motor Company, based out of Somerset, England and has evolved over the years to produce the unique Atom. Acclaimed for building some of the fastest cars in the world, Ariel Motor Company’s V8 Atom series beat the Bugatti Veyron earlier this year by 1.7 seconds on the TopGear test track, making it the fastest road-legal car to go around the track. The car has also proved to be one of the fastest in the world in the zero to 100mph to zero test. The Atom is truly unique - with no doors, no roof and no compromise, just total driver involvement. The models of Atom that will be available in India include the 245 bhp and 300 bhp variants of Ariel Atom 3. Mr. Nigel Harwood, President and CEO, THE ESTD said “India is fascinated by fast cars, and the Atom gives us a unique opportunity to provide a distinguished product in this category. We have seen the emergence of sports car culture amongst the young HNIs, who seek thrill and adventure. The addition of Atom will help us strengthen our portfolio and cater to new emerging consumer segments. The Atom is a perfect fit for any sports car enthusiast who is looking for serious fun and unbeatable performance, be it on the road or track." Harwood further added, “The demand for these cars is expected to grow at 20% over the next 5 years, presenting an exciting market opportunity. We see a huge potential for this affordable product in India, especially on the back of a successful F1 season with a fantastic new racing track available for consumers. With an ex factory price of Rs 25 lacs, we believe India will embrace the Atom.” Mr. Tom Siebert of Ariel Motor Company said, “We are very excited to come to India and be a part of the evolving motor sports environment. With THE ESTD we will reach out to the Indian prospective customers and offer them a product that can be used for anything from serious motor sport to ultimate fun.” THE ESTD offers an exclusive selection of the world’s most sought after luxury products from executive jets to super cars, luxurious yachts to high end motorcycles and much more. THE ESTD aims to provide a unique experience to the customers in their search for the most lavish, exciting and fun products, coupled with customized and expert solutions to cater to the emerging luxury market. About Ariel Motor Company From a 48” front wheel penny farthing bicycle with the first and patented tensioned spoke wheels in 1870, to the unique Atom, again winners of the fastest car, zero – 100mph, Ariel have always put design and innovation at the front of development. Synonymous with the history of the motor industry, Ariel thrive as manufacturers of the best as well as the fastest and most exciting sports car in the world. From bicycle to motorcycle, from quadricycle to car, Ariel remain unique. About THE ESTD After the success in the Business Aviation sector, InterGlobe General Aviation broadened its product offering and underwent a re-launch to become InterGlobe Established. Branded as THE ESTD the company aims to set the benchmark in lifestyle products by promoting a portfolio ranging from executive jets to luxury yachts, sports cars to mini submarines, we offer the most unique, fun and exclusive products for those seeking pure luxury, thrill and adventure. Taking reference from its audience, THE ESTD is a company for the Established, by the Established. www.theestd.com About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We represent global brands and build businesses that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 9,000 professionals across its businesses, which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ and The Established. www.interglobe.com For further information please contact: Louise Haniver Head of Marketing THE ESTD +91 9818011674 louise@theestd.com Beedisha Chakrabarti/ Swati Guwalani/ Ishita Grover Text100 +91 9899003192/+91 9873220117/ /+91 9999884842 beedisha.chakrabarti@text100.co.in / swati.guwalani@text100.co.in/ Ishita.grover@text100.co.in

Kathmandu becomes the 5th international destination on IndiGo’s growing network 10/27/2011 - InterGlobe Aviation
National, October 27, 2011: IndiGo, India’s fastest growing airline has announced Kathmandu as its fifth international destination on the airline’s growing international network. Commencing on October 28, 2011, the airline will offer daily flight services between New Delhi and Kathmandu at an affordable return fare of INR 4999 or NPR 8063 (All inclusive). The first 6E-31 flight from New Delhi will fly out from Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kathmandu, offering convenient and hassle free flying options. Both corporate and leisure customers travelling to and fro from Kathmandu will now have the opportunity to experience the matchless on-time performance that IndiGo is synonymous with in the Indian skies. IndiGo has also recently announced the launch of Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Muscat as the other international destinations connecting from New Delhi and Mumbai. The carrier’s expansion in the international skies has further consolidated its position as the fastest growing low cost carrier in the world. Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Aditya Ghosh, President IndiGo said, “Kathmandu is a key market for us and holds a lot of promise. IndiGo will continue to keep its promise of providing low fares on the New Delhi-Kathmandu-New Delhi routes as well. We hope to provide the much needed avenue for countless Indians to explore wider horizons and at the same time open up the doors to more and more overseas travellers to experience India.” Ghosh added, “We are happy to receive good response on our other international flights connecting to Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Muscat. We hope to create the same magic and success in the international market and look forward to a great experience with our customers. It is our consistent endeavour to make the journey hassle free for our customers and provide them high quality experience at the best yet affordable prices.” IndiGo has appointed M/S President International Pvt Ltd as its General Sales Agent for Kathmandu. About IndiGo IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are always low, flights that are on time, and a courteous, hassle-free travel experience. IndiGo’s On Time Performance is one of the best in India. IndiGo’s Technical Dispatch Reliability is 99.91% making it the airline with the least number of cancellations in India. With its fleet of 45 new Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline offers 272 daily flights connecting 30 destinations - Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Dubai, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Muscat, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Singapore, Srinagar, Trivandrum and Vadodara. IndiGo led by its President, Aditya Ghosh and is promoted by InterGlobe Enterprises and Mr. Rakesh Gangwal, an aviation industry veteran and entrepreneur. InterGlobe Enterprises has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 20 years. InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a wide-ranging presence in the fields of airline & aviation management, travel related services, travel technology, travel distribution services and hotel development & management services. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 13 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers distribution, technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 9,000 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) ‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Established. For further information please contact: Genesis Burson-Marsteller Sakshi Batra | +91 999 979 6542 | sakshi.batra@bm.com Megha Nath | +91 9654 953 232 | megha.nath@bm.com

Travelport voted Asia-Pacific’s Best GDS 10/07/2011 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
New Delhi, India, 7 October, 2011: Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has been named "Best GDS? in the Asia-Pacific region for the third year running. Announced at the 22nd Annual TTG Travel Awards Ceremony held in Bangkok last night, the award reaffirms Travelport?s position as Asia-Pacific?s leading GDS provider. “We are delighted to be recognized by our industry peers once again in what?s been three very exciting back to back wins. This achievement reflects and further reinforces our commitment to delivering the best in class technology, products and service to the industry,” said Simon Nowroz, President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Travelport. “As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, 2011 has proven to be an important milestone for Travelport with the successful launch of three ground breaking products, including Travelport Universal Desktop, Travelport Smartpoint App and Travelport Rooms and More. Innovation has remained at the forefront of what we do and it is pleasing to see the industry acknowledge our leadership and efforts in this area,” Nowroz added. According to JB Singh, CEO, InterGlobe Technology Quotient, “We are very excited on Travelport receiving this coveted recognition once again. This only reaffirms Travelport?s commitment to the industry and its long standing performance record that has been maintained for years now in the Indian travel industry.” Launched in 1999, the TTG Travel Awards serve as a benchmark for industry excellence and are highly coveted among the region?s travel industry. More than 49,000 votes were cast between June and August in this year?s awards. About Travelport (www.travelport.com) Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry. With a presence in 160 countries, approximately 3,500 employees and reported 2010 revenues of $2.3 billion, Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business, which includes the Galileo and Worldspan brands and its Airline IT Solutions business, which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Travelport management. Follow Travelport on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Travelport Media Enquiries: Zina Zhang PR Manager, Asia Pacific Travelport Tel: +61 (0) 2 9391 4059 Email: zina.zhang@travelport.com About InterGlobe Technology Quotient InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), part of InterGlobe Enterprises (India?s foremost travel conglomerate) is the official distributor of Travelport Galileo in India & Sri Lanka and Travelport Worldspan in 5 markets across the Asia Pacific region. With its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, ITQ provides cutting edge travel technology solutions with unmatched inventory options to its customers helping them increase their productivity and business efficiency. ITQ is the key differentiator of the GDS in India and offers technology innovations like Travelport Galileo Alerts, E-Commerce, ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. With an extended network of over 500 cities with 23 dedicated offices ITQ reaches out to over 11,500 agency locations and has a nationalised service centre in India. The company has been adjudged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India for consecutively four years - 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 by Great Place to Work® Institute.

InterGlobe Technologies Partners with SimpliFlying 09/12/2011 - InterGlobe Technologies
Seattle, 12th September 2011: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT), the leading provider of integrated IT-BPO solutions to the travel and hospitality industry, today announced its strategic partnership with SimpliFlying, the world’s leading airline brand strategy consulting company. With travel companies keen on leveraging social media, IGT and SimpliFlying together will offer new solutions to fine-tune their travel partners’ needs and opportunities. Announcing the partnership at APEX Expo 2011 at Seattle, Akhil Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, IGT said, “We believe that social media is altering travel planning and purchase. As travelers get more social, travel brands will generate considerable social chatter. Our internal studies confirm that for every 100 customer service calls, airlines will attract 96 conversations over social media. Given this need, we believe that our partnership with SimpliFlying will enable the integration of marketing & customer support consulting with technology as an enabler.” Shashank Nigam, Chief Executive Officer, SimpliFlying further added, “There are 191 airlines on Twitter today, and only 85 actively tweet. Of these, only 28 provide 80% of the tweets. Most are obviously short on resources. As travel companies get more social, its time to provide options where they can scale their social media programs without a dramatic increase in costs. Our partnership with IGT will redefine the business strategies where we will be able to provide end-to-end customer engagement solutions to our customers." The joint solution offered by IGT and SimpliFlying will allow airlines to scale their customer service offerings through social media without putting significant resources towards expanding an internal team. This will help airlines and travel companies achieve significant cost savings, drive operational efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction. About SimpliFlying SimpliFlying is the world’s leading airline brand strategy consulting company, with headquarters in Singapore and offices in Toronto and New York City. SimpliFlying helps airlines engage travelers profitably. SimpliFlying’s key clients include IATA, Turkish Airlines, Airbus, LAN Airlines, airBaltic, Bombardier Aerospace and Pluna. SimpliFlying.com is also one of the top 3 blogs on aviation and @simpliflying is one of the Top 5 most influential on Twitter on airlines. About InterGlobe Technologies InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a global travel domain expert, providing travel technology and BPO services, that helps maximize business performance of its customers. IGT is committed to delivering innovation and business excellence across the entire spectrum of the travel‚ and hospitality domains. The company offers integrated Application Development and Maintenance‚ Contact Center, Back Office Services and Solution Frameworks to the travel industry worldwide. IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited with interests in aviation, technology & hospitality. With its footprint, spanning across the globe from 8 state-of-the-art delivery centers‚ IGT employs over 4000 travel experts worldwide. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8,500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe General Aviation. For any other information, please contact: Ambika Puri InterGlobe Technologies +91 9811331624 ambika.puri@igt.in Shubhodeep Pal SimpliFlying +65 9175 7974 media@simpliflying.com

IndiGo to launch its maiden International flight to Dubai 08/31/2011 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
New Delhi, 31st August, 2011: IndiGo, India’s fastest growing airline is all set to launch its maiden international flight on Delhi- Dubai-Delhi sector on 1st September 2011. It will mark IndiGo’s foray into the international arena after successful completion of 5 years of domestic flying. The first flight, 6E-021, will fly out from New Delhi to Dubai, carrying about 170 passengers on-board. To share the joy of going global with its customers, country’s most innovative airline will present the passengers with “The World’s Smallest Certificate”, welcoming them on board. IndiGo will operate daily-direct flight services between Dubai-Delhi and Delhi-Dubai at an affordable return fare of 816 AED or INR 9999 (All inclusive). Effective 02nd October, 2011 the airline will also connect Dubai with Mumbai. Flights would operate to and from Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport thereby offering smooth, faster and hassle free airport experience for travelers. Commenting on the launch of company’s new venture, Mr. Aditya Ghosh, President IndiGo said, “We are indeed very excited about our new journey as a part of our expansion program. We wish to thank our customers for their enduring trust and support. Dubai is a key market for us and holds a lot of promise. We hope to provide the much needed avenue for countless Indians to explore wider horizons and at the same time open up the doors to more and more overseas travellers to experience India.” Ghosh further added, “We hope to create the same magic and success in the international market and look forward to a great experience with our customers. It is our consistent endeavour to make the journey hassle free for our customers and provide them high quality experience at the best yet affordable prices.” About IndiGo IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are always low, flights that are on time, and a courteous, hassle-free travel experience. IndiGo’s On Time Performance is one of the best in India. IndiGo’s Technical Dispatch Reliability is 99.91% making it the airline with the least number of cancellations in India. With its fleet of 43 new Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline offers 259 daily flights connecting 26 destinations - Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Srinagar, Trivandrum and Vadodara. IndiGo is led by its President, Aditya Ghosh and is promoted by InterGlobe Enterprises and Mr. Rakesh Gangwal, an aviation industry veteran and entrepreneur. InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 9,000 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Established.

InterGlobe Technology Quotient and Taj Hotels announce exciting joint promotion 08/19/2011 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
New Delhi, 19 August 2011: In a new partnership with Taj Hotels and with the aim of increasing awareness on GDS adoption, InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), announces an all exclusive promotion for IATA and NON-IATA travel agents across India. The promotion would incentivize travel agents, who book for Taj Hotels through Travelport Galileo and Travelport Worldspan GDS. The duration of the pan India promotion would be for 3 months spanning from 1st July, 2011 to 30 September, 2011. Prizes have been kept slab wise and the top producing agents would win exciting prizes like ipods, digital cameras, blackberry phones with one lucky winner getting an Apple iPhone 4. The initiative was further substantiated by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) Marco Gorin, who said - “The idea got created from the evolution of requirement from the industry to look for additional source of revenue streams. In order to promote booking of hotels through GDS, we devised this promotion to bring across the ease and simplicity with which the hotels can be booked through the GDS. For our partners, the Taj Hotels, we do hope to see some positive results”. Taj recognizes that Travel Agencies play a critical role in the traveller’s hotel selection process. With intense competition in the hospitality sector, this partnership activities have led Taj to reach out to the wider travel agency base, highlighting the features of a diverse collection of hotels, globally. The Partnership Programme complements hoteliers’ own marketing strategies and sales efforts, allowing them to reach out to Travelport Galileo and Travelport Worldspan GDS extensive travel agency network through educational events and special promotions that will encourage room bookings. This helps the hotel group to access new customers both domestically and internationally, showcasing the best hotel properties on offer for visitors. About Interglobe Technology Quotient InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), part of InterGlobe Enterprises (India’s foremost travel conglomerate) is the official distributor of Galileo in India & Sri Lanka and Worldspan in 9 markets across the Asia Pacific region. With its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, ITQ provides cutting edge travel technology solutions with unmatched inventory options to its customers helping them increase their productivity and business efficiency. ITQ is the key differentiator of the GDS in India and offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts, E-Commerce, ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. With an extended network of over 500 cities with 23 dedicated offices ITQ reaches out to over 11,500 agency locations and has a nationalised service centre in India. The company has been adjudged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India for consecutively four years - 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 by Great Place to Work® Institute. About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 92 hotels in 53 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, Taj Mahal Palace, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. For ITQ, WordsWork Sumana Khan Sumana@wordswork.in

InterGlobe Technologies launches integrated crew management solution 07/29/2011 - InterGlobe Technologies
New Delhi, 29 July 2011: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT), the leading provider of integrated IT -BPO solutions to the travel and hospitality industry, has launched an integrated solution for managing crew travel. The solution is focused towards suppliers of travel like airlines, railways and cruises. Traditionally considered as a non-revenue part of the travel, crew travel plays an important role in ensuring operating efficiency for airlines, rail and cruise companies. Even though many airlines invest into tools for managing crew travel, they are unable to bring efficiency and flexibility to the process due to inter-departmental dependencies and lack of timely communication. Having worked with some of the leading travel suppliers globally, IGT has developed a unique integrated solution called Crew Travel Management Center (CTMC) that combines the efficiency of automation and technology with the support of a centralized contact centre. CTMC focuses on providing 24x7 multichannel support for end-to-end crew travel, right from rostering to billing to visa processing and HR payroll management. CTMC also combines the use of customized automation tools with new age connect points like mobile and social media to ensure that crew members including pilots always get timely support and information. CTMC currently supports over 20000 crew members through a multi-channel support center that includes phone, email, mobile and social media. Commenting on the launch of the new crew travel solution, Vipul Doshi‚ Chief Executive Officer‚ InterGlobe Technologies said, “At IGT we have delivered high quality services to our travel client?s end-users. The same levels of service are being extended to their crew, as the crew forms an integral part in driving passenger satisfaction. Our deep domain expertise in travel, coupled with our integrated IT-BPO offering will help airlines and travel companies achieve significant cost savings, drive operational efficiencies and increase employee satisfaction.” About InterGlobe Technologies InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a global travel domain expert, providing travel technology and BPO services, that helps maximize business performance of its customers. IGT is committed to delivering innovation and business excellence across the entire spectrum of the travel‚ transportation and hospitality domains. Ranked amongst the World„s Top 3 Travel Technology Solutions providers‚ the company offers integrated Application Development and Maintenance‚ Contact Center Services‚ Back Office Services‚ Consulting Services and Solution Frameworks to the travel industry worldwide. IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited‚ one of the world’s largest travel conglomerates based in India. With its footprint, spanning across the globe from 8 state-of-the-art delivery centers‚ IGT employs over 4000 travel industry experts worldwide. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8,500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Established. For further information please contact: Neeloy Sarkar Head – Marketing InterGlobe Technologies +91 9810084905 Neeloy.Sarkar@igt.in Liza Saha Text100 +91 9871966466 lizas@text100.co.in

InterGlobe Enterprises’ fourth consecutive win as ‘Best Place to work for’ 06/30/2011 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Mumbai, June 30, 2011: InterGlobe Enterprises, a leader in aviation and travel related services, has been awarded the ‘Best Place to Work for’ by Great Place to Work Institute Mumbai for the fourth consecutive year in 2011. Moreover, the Enterprises has been adjudged “The Best Company in the Transportation industry”, second year in a row, and second best in “The Best Recruitment, Selection and Induction Category”. InterGlobe has been ranked 27th in this study which is conducted every year by the Great Place to Work® Institute‚ in partnership with The Economic Times. The survey measures employee responses to the Great Place to Work ‘Trust Index‘ and the ‘Culture Audit‘ that assesses the people practices prevalent in the organizations. With a worldwide presence for over 20 years‚ Great Place to Work Institute has been known for its excellence in studying and recognizing best workplaces globally. The Study, conducted by Great Place to Work Institute, covered more than 500 companies making it the largest study in India. This study is an annual audit conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute, covering more than a couple of hundred companies across a wide array of critical processes ranging from recruitment, performance management systems, learning and development, rewards and recognition, compensation and benefits, and leadership development. The study also includes an employee survey, which measures the level of trust, pride, and camaraderie within the workplace, and a culture audit, involving management responses, which showcases the overall culture of the organization. Over the years InterGlobe has won many awards and accreditations including 2010 Indy’s Award for ‘Best Domestic Airline’, 2010 Best Domestic Low Cost Service Airline by Travel Agents Association of India, Exciting Emerging Companies to work for (InterGlobe Technologies) by NASSCOM in 2009, chosen amongst the fastest growing technology companies in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009 (IGT), Best Global Services 100 (InterGlobe Technologies) annual ranking of IT and BPO service companies. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We represent global brands and build businesses that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8,500 professionals across its businesses, which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ and The Established.

CAE and InterGlobe announce new pilot and maintenance technician training centre 06/22/2011 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Paris, France June 22, 2011: CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE), on behalf of CAE Flight Training (India) Pvt Ltd., and InterGlobe Enterprises Limited of India today announced at the Paris Air Show that they are forming a joint-venture company to provide pilot and maintenance training solutions for the Indian aviation market. The centre will be located in the National Capital Region, Delhi, India and is expected to be ready for operation by the end of 2012. This centre will further expand CAE’s training footprint in India, which also includes a commercial airline training centre in Bengaluru, two CAE Global Academy ab initio flight schools, and a helicopter training joint venture. "This partnership will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure in India for training airline personnel in one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world,” said Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director, InterGlobe Enterprises. "We are very pleased to partner with CAE, the global leader in commercial aviation simulation and training, to offer the world-class equipment and services." "Our Delhi training centre establishes another important foundation to support the growth of commercial aviation in India," said Jeff Roberts, CAE Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. "CAE has deep and broad relationships with the leading carriers in India and this represents a further commitment of CAE to the region. We have progressively expanded our presence in the country to provide training across the commercial aviation spectrum, from ab initio flight schools to train new airline pilots onto commercial aircraft type-rating training. We are doing the same for helicopter pilot training, from a new ab initio program that will soon be available to type rating on selected models.” The focus of this new training centre will be to provide “wet” and “dry” type-rating, recurrent, conversion and jet indoctrination training for commercial aircraft pilots. Programs will also be offered for maintenance technicians. The training centre will initially house four new CAE-built Level D full-flight simulators covering Airbus and Boeing aircraft types being operated in India and complementing CAE capabilities at its Bengaluru training center. The Delhi training centre will be capable of expansion to eight simulator bays. Advanced training technology will be used such as CAE SimfinityTM multimedia classrooms, computer-based training and brief/debrief facilities. CAE’s presence in India CAE’s training centre in Bengaluru – opened in 2008 -- is the first non-airline operation to earn approval as a fixed-wing Type Rating Training Organization (TRTO) by India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DCGA). The Bengaluru centre currently provides training programs for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737NG aircraft, and trains more than 1,500 airline personnel annually. Customers include Air India, Go Air, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Spicejet, as well as the Indian Air Force. Two campuses of the CAE Global Academy network are operating in India at Gondia and Rae Bareli. The CAE Global Academy is the world’s largest network of ab initio flight schools with a capacity to train up to 1,800 cadets per year. CAE and partner Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) operate the joint venture Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) in Bengaluru. CAE and the Airports Authority of India are also initiating an ab initio helicopter training program at CAE Global Academy Gondia. About CAE CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding C$1.6 billion, CAE employs more than 7,500 people at more than 100 sites and training locations in more than 20 countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global network of more than 30 civil aviation, military and helicopter training centres, we train more than 80,000 crewmembers yearly. We also offer modelling and simulation software to various market segments, and through CAE’s professional services division we assist customers with a wide range of simulation-based needs. www.cae.com About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ India, today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8‚500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technology Quotient, InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ ‚ and InterGlobe Established Products. CAE contacts: Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications, (514) 734-5788, nathalie.bourque@cae.com Trade media – civil aviation: Rick Adams, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications – Civil Aviation, (214) 864-5409, rick.adams@cae.com Investor relations: Andrew Arnovitz, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy, (514) 734-5760, andrew.arnovitz@cae.com InterGlobe contacts Kiran Singh, General Manager, Marketing Communications, +91-9810968827, Kiran.singh@interglobe.com Angad Singh Malhotra, AM - Marketing Communications, +91-9899686867, Angad.Malhotra@interglobe.com

IndiGo – The first Indian LCC to foray into international skies 06/14/2011 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
New Delhi, June 14, 2011: India’s youngest and fastest growing airline, IndiGo, is set to soar into international skies after the successful completion of five years of domestic operations. IndiGo will operate its maiden international flight on 1st September, 2011 connecting New Delhi with Dubai. During the month of September, the airline will commence daily service on the Delhi-Bangkok-Delhi and Delhi-Singapore-Delhi routes. It will subsequently connect Mumbai with Dubai and Bangkok with daily flights effective 02nd October 2011. With the launch of its first ever scheduled flights to foreign destinations, the airline aims to amplify and replicate its India success story, redefining its unique flying experience and brand value in the aviation industry. Promising unmatchable customer experience through affordable fares, the airline will offer a promotional return fare of INR 9999 (all inclusive) on all its international routes. Commenting on their decision to boost connectivity to the international destinations, Aditya Ghosh, President IndiGo said, “We wish to thank our customers for their enduring trust and support and are extremely excited about the upcoming international launch. I am sure our customers will love flying internationally with us. IndiGo will keep its promise of providing low fares on international routes as well. We hope that IndiGo will be able to provide a much needed avenue for countless Indians to explore wider horizons and at the same time open up the doors to more and more overseas travelers to experience India. It is our consistent endeavor to make the travel hassle free for our customers and provide high quality experience at low prices.” He further added, “We at IndiGo, are delighted to receive these important traffic rights, and are ever-grateful to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for approving its application in a timely manner.” IndiGo will operate its international flights from Terminal 1D and Terminal 1C, making travel even more convenient for its valued customers. Through the launch it aims to further build on its core values of low fares, on time performance and a hassle-free travel in the international segment, which has been the key driving force behind the airline’s success in India. IndiGo marked its journey into the Indian skies in August 2006 and today, with a whopping market share of 19.7 percent, it is the second largest airline in the country. The carrier has also recently launched Get Packing - an exclusive packaged holiday offering for its valued customers. Get Packing gives IndiGo travelers the chance to plan for the perfect trip enabling them to book holiday and business packages in one go, either on the exclusive Get Packing website (http://getpacking.goindigo.in) or at the IndiGo Call Centre. The offer aims to address all facets of a holiday - flights, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, local conveyance, entertainment et al. IndiGo Everywhere, 259 daily flights, 39 aircraft, 26 destinations. Book now @ www.goIndiGo.in

InterGlobe Technologies - The first COPC 4.4 certified BPO in Asia Pacific Region 05/10/2011 - InterGlobe Technologies
New Delhi, 10th May 2011: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT), the global travel domain expert providing travel technology and BPO services, has today announced its successful re-certification of COPC-2000 CSP Standard. With this move, IGT has become the first BPO in the Asia Pacific region to receive COPC 4.4 version certification. The COPC re-certification demonstrates the company's commitment in efficiently managing the customer service provider relationships and delivering consistent, reliable, and predictable business results. This also emphasizes IGT’s focus on customer satisfaction and the company’s alignment of business goals with operational metrics through a highly result oriented approach. It demonstrates that our outsourcing practices deliver consistent, reliable, and predictable business results. Announcing the prestigious COPC re-certification, Vipul Doshi‚ Chief Executive Officer‚ InterGlobe Technologies said, “It is a matter of great pride for IGT to become the first travel focused BPO organization to receive this coveted industry certification in Asia Pacific. This showcases our constant endeavour towards the high standards of delivering business excellence to our customers. We understand the fact that our success is inextricably related to customer satisfaction, and we intend to lead the way in the travel outsourcing industry by eliminating inefficiencies and improving performances through our COPC certified practices.” “It is a matter of immense pleasure to announce IGT as the first COPC 4.4 certified BPO in this region. We hope more companies adhere to the certification processes and raise the industry standards thereby,” added Shreekant Vijaykar (Lead Auditor – COPC). The COPC-2000 ® CSP Standard focuses on measurable, repeatable and reliable results that co-relate with the satisfaction of various stakeholders. COPC is the most rigorous and sought after standard in the customer contact industry, representing world-class benchmarks of productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. IGT has partnered with QAI for this implementation journey. Industry experts reveal that organizations that effectively implement the COPC-2000 ® CSP Standard into their business model can radically lower costs and maintain or improve service quality plus client and end-user satisfaction. About InterGlobe Technologies InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a global travel domain expert, providing travel technology and BPO services, that helps maximize business performance of its customers. IGT is committed to delivering innovation and business excellence across the entire spectrum of the travel‚ transportation and hospitality domains. Ranked amongst the World‘s Top 3 Travel Technology Solutions providers‚ the company offers integrated Application Development and Maintenance‚ Call Center Services‚ Back Office Services‚ Consulting Services and Solution Frameworks to the travel industry worldwide. IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited‚ one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates based in India. With its footprint spanning across the globe from 8 state-of-the-art delivery centers‚ IGT employs over 4000 travel industry experts and maintains one of the largest TPF resource pools in the globe. About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8,500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe General Aviation. About COPC® Customer Operations Performance Center Inc. (COPC Inc.) is the world’s leading authority on operations management and performance improvement for customer contact center and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services. COPC Inc. has helped more than 1‚000 Customer Service Providers (CSP) and Vendor Management Organizations (VMO) in 50 countries achieve superior levels of customer service‚ customer satisfaction and operational efficiency measured against proven global best-practice standards. For additional information about COPC®‚ visit the Web site www.copc.com‚ e-mail info@copc.com or call 716-835-4455. About QAI QAI is a leading global consulting and workforce development organization addressing ‘Operational Excellence’in IT‚ BPO and Knowledge intensive service organizations. QAI Global Services‚ the consulting division of QAI‚ addresses the space of Operational Excellence which includes the areas of Process Management‚ Quality Management‚ Innovation Management‚ Project Management‚ IT Service Management and others. QAI Global Institute‚ the Competency Development division of QAI‚ focuses on creating international Education and Training products and services to address the Competence Development‚ Assessments and Certifications to cater to the large pool of manpower requiring skills for increased employability. QAI is currently servicing over 200 clients in 30 countries and our regional bases are located in US‚ India‚ UK‚ China‚ Singapore‚ Malaysia and Canada. For more information on QAI. please visit www.qaiglobal.com. For any other information, please contact: Neeloy Sarkar InterGlobe Technologies +91 9810084905 Neeloy.Sarkar@igt.in Tarun Nagrani / Liza Saha Text 100 Public Relations +91 9810118234 / +91 9871966466 tarunn@text100.co.in / lizas@text100.co.in

InterGlobe Enterprises unveils its new brand identity 04/16/2011 - InterGlobe Enterprises
New Delhi, April 16, 2011: InterGlobe Enterprises, a leading player in aviation and travel-related services, unveiled its new corporate identity today, a transformation that is a first in its 20 year history. The new branding signifies the company’s unchanging values of integrity, customer orientation and future-mindedness, and reinforces its commitment to growth through new ventures and new services. “InterGlobe started its journey 20 years back, and has emerged as an entity that has set a benchmark in the industry in its role as a key partner, and an owner and maker of engaging and innovative brands. In our journey towards delivering a distinctive blend of innovation and operational excellence, we have not only represented global brands but built new businesses and strengthened our capabilities to deliver innovative and world class customer experience. As we move InterGlobe to the next level of growth, our new brand, more contemporary in look and style, reflects our evolution and expansion, our core values, our growing strength in the market and our dedication to our partners, customers, stakeholders and employees.”, said Kapil Bhatia, Executive Chairman, InterGlobe Enterprises. The new logo has six dynamic spokes of varying lengths and colors held together by an unchanging centre. Inspired by InterGlobe’s multiplicity and dynamism, the logo reflects alchemy of ideas and attributes. It expresses the company’s three core values, which remain constant in an ever-changing business environment - integrity, customer orientation and future-mindedness. The spokes stand for harmony of fluidity and stability, of change and constancy. “Today, InterGlobe Enterprises is a USD 1bn company with six strong businesses. We have had a pioneering role in shaping the growth of the aviation and travel-related services industry in India, redefining the customer experience through operational excellence and innovation. The new brand identity reflects our commitment to these principles as we grow our existing businesses and create new ones.” said Mr. Michael Whitaker, Group CEO, InterGlobe Enterprises. InterGlobe Enterprises’ compelling new brand identity was created with the help of Circus, a London-based boutique brand consultancy, and Grandmother India, the creative partner for designing the new visual identity. The company website will go live tonight with the new brand identity, and its new visual representation. About InterGlobe Enterprises: InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation and travel related services, growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We represent global brands and build businesses that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8,500 professionals across its businesses, which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Hotels, InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ and The Established. For further information please contact: Kiran Singh General Manager - Marketing Communications InterGlobe Enterprises Limited T: +91 (0) 124 435 2211 M: +91 98109 68827 Kiran.Singh@InterGlobe.com Beedisha Chakrabarti/ Priyanka Guha +91 98990 03192 / +91 99106 84895 beedisha.chakrabarti@text100.co.in / priyanka.guha@text100.co.in

InterGlobe General Aviation today announces its new entity 03/29/2011 - InterGlobe General Aviation
New Delhi‚ 29TH March 2011: InterGlobe General Aviation Private Limited‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ has undergone a change in its brand identity and has re-launched to become InterGlobe Established Products Private Limited. Branded as “THE ESTD”‚ the company has expanded its portfolio from a Business Aviation provider to a new one-stop shop for luxury lifestyle solutions. THE ESTD will offer an exclusive selection of the world‘s most sought after “luxury products”. From executive jets to super cars‚ luxurious yachts to high end motorcycles and much more‚ THE ESTD will aim to provide with a unique experience in their search for the most lavish‚ exciting and fun products‚ coupled with customized and expert solutions to cater to the emerging luxury market. THE ESTD will represent over 20 manufacturers in the region. Speaking at the launch event in New Delhi‚ which unveiled the products‚ Mr. Nigel Harwood‚ President and CEO‚ THE ESTD said “We are delighted to announce our new identity and look forward to redefining the luxury landscape here in India and surrounding SAARC and UAE countries. With such iconic global brands‚ THE ESTD will deliver its customers with the ultimate luxury experience‚ be it for land‚ air or water. It‘s a company for the Established‚ by the Established.” Harwood further added‚ “The luxury market in India is estimated to grow annually by 25% and with the emergence of young HNI‘s who seek thrill and adventure never seen in India before‚ it creates an interesting and exciting market opportunity”. THE ESTD today unveiled a large number of products from its new portfolio including the Koenigsegg and Gumpert cars‚ Vyrus and Hollisters motorcycles‚ ISA and Arcadia yachts‚ for which it will have the exclusive representation within the region‚ as well as other automotive‚ aqua and boating products covering 11 countries from across the world. “We would like to be a part of the evolution and progress‚ bringing to the Indian audience the most exciting supercar in the world‚ powered with cutting edge technology and innovation‚ with clear focus on quality and safety. We are very happy to partner with THE ESTD and believe our association will help establish and build Koenigsegg‘s presence in the country.” Said Mr. Christian von Koenigsegg‚ Founder and CEO‚ Koenigsegg Mr Roland Gumpert‚ Managing Director‚ Gumpert Cars said “Gumpert is an extremely high end car that is synonymous with speed and thrill. Our unique proposition is all our products are seamless synthesis of road and track car‚ a rare combination that‘s a dream come true for every car enthusiast. We are positive that The ESTD network will aid this wonderful automotive garner an encouraging response from SAARC.” On the occasion‚ Mr. Volker Sichler of Hollisters Motorcycles‚ “India is now on a growth path and is expected to become one of the largest luxury markets in the world. An increasingly affluent customer base‚ quest for one of a kind lifestyle experiences and acquisitions all bode well for the luxury industry here. Hollisters‚ with the help of THE ESTD‚ aims to bring the best in biking‚ offering an exciting‚ thrilling experience that has never been seen before.” Mr. Ascanio Rodorigo of Vyrus said‚ “We are very excited to come to India and be a part of the vibrant and changing luxury environment. With THE ESTD we will reach out to the Indian prospective customers and offer them the world‘s most powerful production motorcycle with a portfolio of both track and street. And we are sure we will meet with a lot of success!” Mr Maurizio Baldoni from Arcadia Yachts said‚ “It is a great thrill to be a part of the exciting Indian market. With the support of THE ESTD and our portfolio of the most innovative range of luxurious yet simple‚ functional yachts‚ we are optimistic of recieving the same appreciation that we have recieved the world over.” Mr Sandro Spaziani from International Shipyards Ancona (ISA) said‚ “ISA is known across the globe for building innovative pleasure yachts that boast high technology and the most sophisticated designs. For over a decade we have been building products that have been greatly appreciated and now‚ we extend our offerings to the Indian customers. With THE ESTD‚ we look forward to building a great relationship and presence in the region.” THE ESTD portfolio encompasses the following suite of products: • Automobile o Koenigsegg: World‘s most exciting supercar‚ awarded Hypercar of the Year 2010 o Gumpert: A new generation sports car‚ perfect synthesis of road and track car o Deronda: An extreme performance car - race car design applied to the road o Nostalgia: Design and produce quality replica Jaguar cars • Bikes/Trikes o Vyrus: World‘s most powerful production motorcycle‚ offering track and street portfolio o Hollisters: Custom made bikes‚ unmistakably distinctive‚ individuality at its highest form o Grinnall: Top quality performance on wheels; Radical design‚ high performance vehicles. • Yachts o Messerschmitt: Custom designs to meet every requirement o Arcadia: Simple‚ Innovative‚ functional designs with the most luxurious interiors o ISA: Innovative pleasure yachts with highest technology and sophisticated design o Novatec: Meticulous craftsmanship‚ highest standard of engineering and performance o Saturn: Robust and comfortable cruising boats; modern design yet traditional concept • Boats o Hydrolift: Fast‚ efficient speedboats used for pleasure and racing throughout the world o Donzi: Unique fiberglass recreational powerboats • Aqua Toys o U Boat Worx: Luxurious mini submarines with innovative design and features o Scubacraft: Revolutionary‚ new generation of scuba diving watercraft In addition THE ESTD product portfolio already includes: • Aviation o Hawker Beechcraft: Largest product line in the world and most popular aircraft in India o Sikorsky: Worlds most luxurious helicopters flown by Presidents and Royalty o Dornier Seaplane Company: Seastar CD2‚ world‘s most advanced seaplane o Pacific Aerospace: Leading XSTOL aircraft‚ the P750 About THE ESTD After the success in the Business Aviation sector‚ InterGlobe General Aviation has broadened its product offering and undergone a re-launch to become InterGlobe Established Products. Branded as THE ESTD we aim to set the benchmark in lifestyle products by promoting a portfolio ranging from executive jets to luxury yachts‚ sports cars to mini submarines‚ we offer the most unique‚ fun and exclusive products for those seeking pure luxury‚ thrill and adventure. Taking reference from its audience‚ THE ESTD is a company for the Established‚ by the Established. www.theestd.com About InterGlobe Enterprises InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. The company builds businesses and represents global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8‚500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Established Products.

Accor and InterGlobe Hotels announce the opening of ibis Mumbai Airport 02/10/2011 - InterGlobe Hotels
Accor‚ the fastest growing international hotel operator in India‚ reaffirmed its commitment and confidence in the growing Indian tourism sector by announcing the debut of the ibis hotel brand in Mumbai with the launch of ibis Mumbai Airport. Strategically located at the Domestic Terminal and less than 3kms from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport‚ ibis Mumbai Airport‚ will welcome guests from today onwards. This is the third ibis to open in India and the first for Mumbai and follows hotels in Gurgaon and Pune. Mr. Nitin Bhatia has been appointed as the General Manager to spearhead the operations of the hotel. Mr. Bhatia has over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry and was most recently the General Manager of Ibis Cardiff City Centre‚ UK. Uttam Davé‚ President & CEO of InterGlobe Hotels said‚ “We are pleased with the growth of the ibis network in India‚ where committed developments have kept pace with our expectations and where we have 17 ibis hotels committed to development. Following the opening of this strategic ibis at Mumbai Domestic Airport‚ we will add an additional five ibis in 2011 taking the network to eight hotels by year end.” The hotel is located in the vicinity of the Mumbai Airport and features 146 guest rooms. ibis Mumbai Airport is the only international economy hotel at the airport and will re-define the hospitality space in the financial capital of India by providing quality‚ value accommodation to travellers. Speaking about the hotel‘s opening‚ Jean-Michel Cassé‚ Senior Vice-President – Accor India‚ said‚ “We are particularly delighted with the opening of an ibis hotel within the Mumbai Airport Precinct. The ibis Mumbai Airport like all ibis hotels in India will provide guests with the reassurance of one of the world‘s largest and most respected economy hotel brands. Quality and consistent accommodation at affordable pricing and guaranteed with a “15 minute satisfaction contract” is exactly what is required in the Indian economy hotel environment.” ibis Mumbai Airport will specifically cater to the discerning needs of business and leisure travelers. The hotel offers comfortable‚ well-designed‚ fully equipped guest rooms with en suite modular bathrooms‚ contemporary fit-out including flatscreen TV‚ Wi-Fi and broadband internet access to suit the needs of business travellers. 24 hour a day services‚ quality well priced food and beverage including 8-hours non-stop breakfast concept starting from 4 am‚ unique in the economy hotel industry with competitive‚ consistent and simple accommodation rates are the key highlights of ibis Mumbai Airport. Such value for consumers is made possible by a highly efficient design and operational processes that have been perfected in nearly 900 hotels and 100‚000 rooms in almost 45 countries globally. For quality well priced food ibis Mumbai Airport has developed Spice it – a spirited and casual dining space that offers the best of world cuisine: “any flavour‚ any time” in an interactive kitchen environment with a choice of buffet and a la carte. The Hub‚ with its energetic ambience‚ refreshing beverages and free Wi-Fi will serve as a gathering place throughout the day. The first ibis launched in India in 2008‚ ibis Gurgaon and is already a market leader in its segment‚ and was judged the best Economy / Midscale hotel in India in 2009. ibis Mumbai Airport has released a promotional rate of Rs. 3999/- plus taxes including breakfast for limited time. For reservations or enquiries visit www.ibishotel.com

Rahul Bhatia receives Ernst & Young Award for Services 02/08/2011 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Rahul Bhatia‚ Group Managing Director‚ InterGlobe Enterprises‚ has been conferred the Ernst & Young 2010 Award for Services. Mr Bhatia received this prestigious award at a glittering award banquet attended by country‘s top industrialists‚ professionals and senior bureaucrats. The Ernst & Young awards symbolize and celebrate excellence and the vibrancy of Indian entrepreneurs. A high-powered jury‚ led by M. Damodaran‚ former bureaucrat and chief of SEBI‚ UTI‚ IDBI selected the winners. Mr Bhatia‘s entrepreneurial journey began a little over two decades ago‚ when he laid the foundation for the enterprise in 1989 with its flagship business of Air Transport Management. It is under his able captainship that the enterprise has diversified manifold and is a preferred and trusted partner today for leading travel / technology organizations and aviation brands globally. InterGlobe is also credited with creating the largest LCC in the country‚ IndiGo‚ apart from launching the Ibis hotel chain in India in a partnership with ACCOR. InterGlobe also offers BPO & IT services‚ service & exclusive representation of global general aviation brands‚ and is also the official distributor for Galileo and Worldspan in leading markets of Asia Pacific. The award is a testimony to InterGlobe‘s commitment to service excellence and exemplary business commitment to deliver new benchmarks for the aviation and travel services industry. InterGlobe‘s global success remains an inspiration to the emerging generation of Indian entrepreneurs. About InterGlobe Enterprises Ltd InterGlobe Enterprises today is a leader in aviation and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 61 offices across 44 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 8‚500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe General Aviation.

Travelport named Best GDS in the Asia Pacific 10/12/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
New Delhi‚ 12 October‚ 2010 – Global travel services company Travelport has been named “Best GDS” in the Asia Pacific region for the second year running‚ receiving the coveted Travel Supplier Award at the 21st Annual TTG Travel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on 7 October. Travelport‘s win was based on the votes of more than 48‚000 TTG readers across the Asia-Pacific region‚ registered between June and August. Almost 700 travel industry professionals attended the Awards dinner‚ hosted at the World Ballroom of the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre. “We are absolutely delighted to win this award for a second successive year‚” said Marco Gorin‚ Chief Commercial Officer‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient (Official distributor of Galileo & Worldspan in India & surrounding markets). “It reflects our commitment to delivering world class technology and service across the region and is a vote of confidence from our customers.” Travelport‚ which operates the Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms‚ employs almost 1‚000 industry professionals in the region who combine global expertise with local knowledge to provide Travelport‘s 15‚000 Asia Pacific-connected agencies with innovative solutions and best in class customer service. Travelport has a network of offices and distributors in more than 50 Asia Pacific countries and territories. About Travelport (www.travelport.com) Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry. With a presence in 160 countries‚ approximately 5‚400 employees and reported 2009 revenues of US$2.2 billion‚ Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Galileo and Worldspan brands; GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; and Airline IT Solutions‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures‚ and Travelport management. About InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ)‚ official distributor of Galileo and Worldspan in India and surrounding markets. ITQ is InterGlobe‘s exclusive travel technology company and key differentiator of GDS in India. It also offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce‚ ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ ITQ has an extended network across 412 cities with 21 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. Company enjoys direct relationships with over 12‚000 agency locations‚ has 2 nationalised service centers and 11 training centers with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards.

South African Airways wins Today’s Traveller Award 2010 09/22/2010 - InterGlobe Air Transport
South African Airways wins Today‘s Traveller Award 2010 Named ‘Best International Airline Connecting India to Africa‘ 22 Sep 2010‚ New Delhi. South African Airways has won the Today‘s Traveller Award 2010 for ‘Best International Airline Connecting India to Africa‘. Mr. Tauseef Khan‚ Acting Head - South East Asia‚ South African Airways received the award from Kumari Selja (Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation‚ and Minister of Tourism‚ Government of India) and Kamal Gill and Kewal Gill (founders of the Today‘s Traveller Awards) at a star-studded gala awards‘ ceremony in New Delhi on 22 September 2010. According to the award jury‚ “With its well-earned reputation of safety‚ service and route network‚ South African Airways (SAA)‚ which carries over 7 million passengers a year‚ is the most preferred airline when travelling to Southern Africa and other parts of the world. South African Airways also provides the shortest and the best route between South America and India.” As the mega event brought cheer to the gathering‚ it was celebration time for the winners‚ who won Today‘s Traveller Awards. The award ceremony was followed by an energetic DJ Jugalbandi with live percussionists. The awards were part of the Today‘s Traveller Award Night and Book Launch organised by Gill India Communications Pvt Ltd (GICPL)‚ a reputed publishing house that brings out travel and leisure magazines of international standards. The event unfolded with the release of the Coffee Table Book‚ Today‘s Traveller—BUSINESS UNUSUAL–Innovation is the Key‚ by Kumari Selja. The Minister then gave away the Today‘s Traveller Awards to top-rung achievers at different levels in their respective fields. Amongst the distinguished awardees were corporate houses like Godrej Limited‚ ICICI Bank Ltd‚ ITC Limited‚ Apollo Tyres Ltd and Pawan Hans.

IndiGo voted as the Best Low Fare Airline – Domestic, by APAI 09/18/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo voted as the Best Low Fare Airline – Domestic‚ by APAI Chennai‚ September 18‚ 2010– Having already bagged prestigious awards in 2010‚ including the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award‚ Skytrax World Airline Award‚ and TAAI Travel Awards‚ IndiGo has set the benchmark for domestic skies by being voted as the Best Low Fare Airline – Domestic‚ by Air Passengers Association of India (APAI). Recognised as India‘s only national‚ and non-profit organization in the Indian aviation Industry‚ APAI is dedicated to the welfare of the air passengers in India. APAI commissioned an independent passenger survey for those who travelled domestic carriers from India‘s busiest sectors. The APAI evaluates on the basis of six criteria – value for money‚ punctuality‚ connectivity‚ safety‚ refunds‚ and baggage handling. The award was presented to IndiGo at a function in Chennai on September 18‚ 2010. Expressing his gratitude at receiving this recognition‚ Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “We are ecstatic and yet humbled. This is special since it comes from our customers who have recognised us for what we try and do every day … which is delivering on what we promise. The IndiGo team would like to thank its customers for making us number one yet again; after all‚ independent and unbiased public choice awards are what make us want to achieve more.” Ghosh added “We dedicate this award to the over 21 million passengers that we have flown with IndiGo till date. All we want say is – Thank you!”

IndiGo ties up with Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited 09/06/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo ties up with Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited Monday‚ September 06‚ 2010–Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited is all set to offer an insurance package called Domestic TravInsure to the passengers of IndiGo‚ the award winning low fare airline‚ who travel on any route within its network. Available at a compelling price of Rs.129/- this service can be availed by IndiGo travelers who book their tickets on the official IndiGo websitewww.goindigo.in‚ starting August 24‚ 2010. Tata AIG Domestic TravInsure is designed to provide complete ‘emergency accidental medical reimbursement‘ to passengers in case of any unforeseen incident and also includes other covers that help take care of routine worries associated with air travel. Speaking on this tie up with Tata AIG‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “It is our endeavour to make customer experience the best it can be‚ and this partnership is another step towards that objective. Tata AIG Domestic TravInsure is an offering that reflects what IndiGo stands for – low fares‚ yet an unmatchable customer experience. Domestic TravInsure‚ besides covering the passengers‘ medical expense during any unforeseen incident‚ is affordable and optional too.” In fact‚ the USP of this product is that it includes travel by all modes of transport within a validity period of 30 days from the date of travel. So‚ with this unique policy the customer is not only insured during the travel with IndiGo but during the entire trip. Elaborating on the partnership‚ Mr. Gaurav D. Garg‚ CEO and Managing Director‚ Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd said “The Indian travel industry has been growing leaps and bounds in the last few years. Indians have become both time and convenience conscious. They now prefer to travel by air over other modes. As they travel more they also need to feel safe and secured. Tata AIG is happy to partner with IndiGo‚ one of India‘s leading airlines. This tie up will help us reach out to the IndiGo customers‚ helping them travel worry free. This relationship will also help us strengthen our position in the domestic travel insurance market” For IndiGo‚ a great customer experience is what determines success. To ensure a hassle-free and comfortable journey for its fliers‚ IndiGo also serves a wide range of food and beverage items‚ and offers an attractive collection of desirable in-flight merchandise for sale at compelling prices. It also gives its passengers the freedom to pre-assign seats and choose seats with extra legroom and avoid check-in lines with the use of Q-busters. Additionally‚ IndiGo today is the only Indian airline with a ‘boarding ramp‘.

IndiGo awarded the prestigious NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2010 09/01/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo awarded the prestigious NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2010 India‚ September 01‚ 2010–Recognizing IndiGo‘s contribution to the Indian aviation sector and the nation‘s overall GDP‚ NDTV Profit has conferred the prestigious NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2010 to the country‘s youngest and fastest growing airline. This award marks IndiGo‘s continued success in the Indian skies‚ and the strategy that has defined its unmatched performance in the region. Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo‚ received the award from the Hon‘ble Union Finance Minister‚ Mr. Pranab Mukherjee‚ at a gala event in Mumbai today. The prestigious jury‚ comprising industry stalwarts‚ such as Dr. Prannoy Roy‚ Chairman‚ NDTV‚ Kalpana Morparia‚ CEO‚ JP Morgan India‚ and Naina Lal Kidwai‚ Country Head‚ HSBC India‚ among others‚ recognized and honored organizations and business leaders who have played a significant role in shaping the Indian economy. The objective of the awards was to salute leaders who have fuelled India’s journey to the forefront of the world economy‚ in an ethical manner. On receiving the award‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President IndiGo said‚ “We feel absolutely delighted to be recognized for all the unrelenting effort that the IndiGo team puts in. We are the youngest airline in this country and to be included in such an august gathering of business leaders is a great feeling. This is special in many ways – being chosen amongst the entire industry‚ winning it second year in a row and receiving it from none other than the Finance Minister‚ Mr. Pranab Mukherjee!” Ghosh added‚ “I accept this award on behalf of each and every member of team IndiGo‚ whose passion and commitment are the key reasons for making us who we are. We are proud to have redefined Indian aviation. But we have a long way to go and we will continue to work hard to achieve even higher standards of excellence. And we are grateful to our customers and travel partners for their constant support and encouragement!” The NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards have had been instituted to award organizational excellence‚ and promise to acknowledge the brightest Indian organizations that have emerged leaders in their respective verticals. The judging process was divided into 6 stages such as: Finalization of award categories ‚ Collation of Nomination Universe‚ Filter Nominees – rank short listed entities‚ Define parameters and assigning weights‚ Questionnaire Rollout‚ Nomination Process Review & Jury Meeting Preparation and Evaluation by Jury. In the final stage‚ a renowned jury debated over the nominees companies and identified the winners. Along with the NDTV Profit team‚ the business process advisors decided on the final list of award verticals across domains. The basis of deciding the verticals was to include the high growth industries that form a significant part of India’s GDP. A total of around 900 companies were screened and IndiGo was shortlisted as a nominee in the category of aviation.

Accor and InterGlobe assert to continued expansion in India 08/18/2010 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Accor and InterGlobe assert to continued expansion in India through a multi faceted development strategy • 60 commitments across the sub continent‚ eight of which are already in operation • 8 Accor hotels have opened in India to date • 19 ibis hotels committed in the ibis joint venture with InterGlobe Hotels • Blue chip investors participating in expansion through investment stake in a recently announced fund • 90 hotels by 2015 and India‘s leading international hotel operator • Sofitel‚ Pullman and Formule1 hotel brands to debut in 2011 At a press conference earlier today‚ Accor and InterGlobe affirmed their combined ambitions for growth in one of the world‘s leading opportunity markets for hotel expansion – India. Gilles Pelisson‚ Chief Executive Officer of Accor says on this expansion “India today is one of the world‘s most exciting growth markets with strong demand across all segments. Together with our partners InterGlobe‚ Accor is capitalizing on this demand with a bold growth strategy that will see it have 90 hotels in India by 2015. The rate of this expansion places India as Accor‘s first emerging growth market globally.” Since entering India in partnership with InterGlobe in 2004‚ eight hotels representing 1‚525 rooms have opened and a further 52 hotels with over 10‚000 rooms are committed‚ many of which have commenced construction. Between now and the end of the 2012‚ 21 hotels will open adding over 4.800 rooms to Accor‘s Indian hotel network. Commenting on the current status of development‚ Rahul Bhatia‚ Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ and key strategic partner for Accor in India‚ says “InterGlobe and Accor have together made giant strides in India in the past six years. Today Accor brands have one of the largest committed development pipelines of any global hotel chain in India and we are delighted to have partnered in and supported this growth. Our ibis joint venture for economy hotels is in an aggressive expansion mode‚ and our recent joint venture to establish an investment fund to catalyze further growth in the midscale and upscale hotel sector has had a strong start with seed assets of 7 hotels and 1‚750 rooms. We continue to be excited about the opportunities for growth in India and to be participating in partnership with Accor.” Pacifica a joint venture between Host Hotels and Resorts and the real estate investment arm of the Government of Singapore Corporation (GIC) has recently taken a stake in Accor‘s and InterGlobe‘s expansion plans for India through the creation of a new joint investment fund‚ providing a new expansion platform. This fund will initially have seven strategic assets which will all be managed by Accor. Beyond these initial seed assets‚ the fund will focus on further investment predominately in the upscale and midscale segments. Through the ibis hotel joint venture between Accor and InterGlobe‚ 19 ibis hotels have been committed. Of this commitment‚ two hotels are operating today in Gurgaon and Pune with Mumbai Domestic Airport to open in quarter 4 of this year and an additional seven ibis hotels will open in 2011. The prospects for the ibis brand remain very strong in India where demand for economy hotels is being driven by significant and consistent growth in domestic travel and where the least segmentation of the hotel market is evident today. During the first quarter of 2011‚ two additional Accor brands will debut in India with the opening of a Sofitel in Mumbai and Pullman in Gurgaon. Accor‘s low cost Formule 1 brand will also open its first hotel for India in the second half of 2011. At this time Accor will operate 6 unique hotel brands in the country. The opening of Sofitel Bandra Kurla marks the arrival of Accor‘s luxury hotel brand to India. Beyond this a second Sofitel is committed for Mulund in Mumbai and in the same location a So hotel – the sister design brand of Sofitel‚ both due for completion in 2013. Accor‘s Pullman brand is a new generation of upscale hotels located in the heart of key international cities and leading regional centres. Further to the opening of Pullman Gurgaon early in 2011‚ construction has commenced on Pullman hotels at Delhi International Airport and in Lavasa. Accor entered India with the Novotel brand in 2006 and has since grown the network to three Novotel‘s operating today and commitments for a further 13 throughout the country. This network presence will establish the Novotel brand as one of India‘s leading upper midscale hotel brands by the end of 2012 when eight Novotel‘s will be operating throughout the country. Gilles Pelisson added “Our ambition is to be the number one international operator of hotels in India by 2015 with 90 hotels across all segments of the market from low cost to luxury. This ambition will be achieved through effective partnerships such as our very successful relationship with InterGlobe Enterprises which has now attracted the interest of blue chip investors with Pacifica entering the investment fund with Accor and InterGlobe.” Accor‚ the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe‚ is present in 90 countries with 4‚100 hotels and close to 500‚000 rooms. Accor’s broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel‚ Pullman‚ MGallery‚ Novotel‚ Suite Novotel‚ Mercure‚ Adagio‚ ibis‚ all seasons‚ Etap Hotel‚ Formule 1‚ hotelF1 and Motel 6‚ and its related activities‚ Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145‚000 employees worldwide‚ the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of knowhowand expertise InterGlobe Enterprises manages a corporate portfolio of business and consumer brands encompassing a broad range of sectors and markets. These include aviation‚ technology‚ travel and hospitality. The company’s vision is to create‚ operate and represent brands that have genuine resonance and meaning. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India and operations in more than 13 countries. InterGlobe employs more than 7500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe General Aviation.

InterGlobe Announces Major Expansion of ibis Hotel Network in India 08/18/2010 - InterGlobe Hotels
InterGlobe Hotels‚ the India joint venture of Accor and InterGlobe Enterprises‚ today announced a significant expansion of its ibis hotel network across India. InterGlobe Hotels was established in mid-2004 as a joint venture between InterGlobe and Accor (60:40)‚ to develop a network of 25 ibis hotels with 3‚000 rooms across India over a period of 12 years. The venture today announced that it has 19 hotels with 3‚600 rooms committed. This portfolio will have a total asset value‚ inclusive of land of approximately Rs.1478Cr (US $317MN) on the completion of the hotels. ibis hotels in India currently committed are located across 12 cities – New Delhi‚ Gurgaon‚ Mumbai‚ Bangalore‚ Chennai‚ Pune‚ Ahmedabad‚‚ Hyderabad‚ Jaipur‚ Nashik‚ Coimbatore‚ Kochi. With an average size of 190 keys (the largest being 465 keys)‚ 12 of these hotels are concentrated in Tier I cities‚ while seven are located in Tier II cities‚ as the group selectively ventures into cities showing significant economic growth. Two hotels are open‚ one more will open this year‚ and seven hotels will open in 2011. Immediate target cities identified for development are Mumbai‚ Hyderabad‚ Kolkata‚ NOIDA‚ Chandigarh‚ Nagpur‚ Bhubaneshwar‚ Vadodara and Goa. A further six hotels are expected to be committed over the next 12-month period‚ and the venture has ambitions to add 4-6 ibis hotels to its portfolio every year going forward. ibis hotels in India and in more than 45 countries across 5 continents provide quality‚ consistent accommodations at an affordable price and backed by a “15-minute satisfaction guarantee”. ibis hotels are always well located for business and leisure travelers‚ and feature modern and ergonomic bedrooms‚ 24-hour services‚ and well-priced food and beverage offers tailored for the market. Such value for consumers is made possible by a highly efficient design and operational processes that have been perfected in over 860 hotels and 100‚000 rooms in almost 45 countries globally. The first ibis launched in India in 2008‚ ibis Gurgaon‚ is already a market leader in its segment‚ and was judged the best Economy / Midscale hotel in India in 2009. Uttam Dave‚ President & CEO of InterGlobe Hotels‚ said “We are very pleased with the progress we are making. Our decision to ramp up development is based on the rapid economic growth that we are seeing across the country‚ combined with the acute shortage of quality hotel accommodation at a value for money prices. We believe our ibis hotels in India are exactly what both domestic and international travelers need and want most while traveling in India.” All ibis hotels in India make a strong commitment to responsible and sustainable development. The ibis Gurgaon has already achieved the ISO 14001 certification and all future hotels will make a similar commitment to the environment. ibis‚ the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group‚ offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels‚ for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped en-suite bedroom‚ major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world‘s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification‚ which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels. Established in 1974‚ ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world‚ with nearly 100‚000 rooms and 861 hotels in 45 countries. For additional information‚ please visit www.ibishotel.com Accor‚ the world‘s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe‚ is present in 90 countries with 4‚111 hotels and close to 500‚000 rooms. Accor‘s broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel‚ Pullman‚ MGallery‚ Novotel‚ Suite Novotel‚ Mercure‚ Adagio‚ ibis‚ all seasons‚ Etap Hotel‚ Formule 1‚ hotelF1 and Motel 6‚ and its related activities‚Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145‚000 employees worldwide‚ the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise. InterGlobe Enterprises manages a corporate portfolio of business and consumer brands encompassing a broad range of sectors and markets. These include aviation‚ technology‚ travel and hospitality. The company‘s vision is to create‚ operate and represent brands that have genuine resonance and meaning. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India and operations in more than 13 countries. InterGlobe employs more than 7500 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe General Aviation. InterGlobe Hotels is the development joint venture between Accor and InterGlobe Enterprises for ibis hotels in India‚ Bangladesh‚ Nepal and Sri Lanka‚ established in 2004. It has 2 hotels open‚ 17 hotels under development‚ and will open 8 ibis hotels with 1590 rooms over the next 12 months.

IndiGo awarded the Best Domestic Low Cost Service Airline for the Year 2010 08/12/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo awarded the Best Domestic Low Cost Service Airline for the Year 2010 by TAAI India‚ August 12‚ 2010–After bagging the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Award for being the best low cost airline of India & Central Asia at the World Airline Awards‚ IndiGo marks a double milestone this year by winning accolades from the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) for being the Best Domestic Low Cost Service Airline for the Year 2010. One of the most reputed awards in the industry today‚ the TAAI Travel Awards honor and recognize the contribution made by the airlines‚ hotels spas‚ technology providers‚ and tourism organizations. IndiGo‘s winning streak reflects the confidence that travel agencies and our customers have in its operations and performance. Accepting the TAAI award‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “We sincerely appreciate this recognition and the faith that the travel agency community have bestowed upon us. We value the contribution of our travel partners in making us the fastest growing airline in the country. Their strong endorsement and support has helped IndiGo carry over 21 million satisfied customers in our 48 months of operations. I hope that as we grow and continue to work together‚ our travel partners will feel good about their association with IndiGo and profit from it too!” Continuing its successful journey in the Indian skies‚ IndiGo is further enhancing its customer experience through the induction of 28th new A320 into its fleet‚ and the launch of six new flights on its network. India‘s largest low-fare carrier‚ will operate its seven daily non-stop services from Delhi-Mumbai‚ and two daily non-stop services between Mumbai – Nagpur‚ and Mumbai – Goa. The new flights will provide increased frequencies on the routes and offer greater travel options for its customers. Commencing one day after Independence Day‚ on August 16‚ the new services will further consolidate IndiGo‘s position as the fastest growing airline in India‚ with its 188 flights connecting 22 destinations across the nation. Speaking on the addition of new routes to its services‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “Having flown over 21 million passengers and over 150‚000 flights since launch‚ IndiGo has achieved immense support and encouragement from all across the network‚ and continues to show steady growth. It gives me immense pleasure in announcing these new frequencies from Mumbai‚ Delhi‚ Goa‚ and Nagpur‚ which will provide even more flexibility of choice for our customers‚ and connect these destinations across India.” In keeping with its promise of courteous and hassle free service at low fares‚ along with its stellar on on-time performance and convenient schedules‚ IndiGo serves a wide range of food and beverage items and also offers an attractive collection of desirable in-flight merchandise for sale at compelling prices. It also gives its passengers the freedom to pre-assign seats and choose seats with extra legroom and avoid check-in lines with the use of Q-busters.

Cathay Pacific and Travelport Announce Multi-Year Marketing Agreement 08/12/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Cathay Pacific and Travelport Announce Multi-Year Marketing Agreement Hong Kong-Based Carrier and GDS Provider Sign Major Global Deal India‚ 12 August‚ 2010 – Cathay Pacific Airways and Travelport‚ a leading provider of critical transaction processing for the global travel industry‚ announce a marketing agreement that will provide all Galileo‚ Apollo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with efficient access to the airline‘s fares and content. The five-year deal provides Travelport‘s extensive network of travel agency customers worldwide access to Cathay Pacific‘s fares and inventory of flights‚ with full booking functionality. The agreement takes effect immediately. Speaking on the occasion‚ Mr. Marco Gorin‚ Chief Commercial Officer‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient(ITQ) said‚ “The renewal of this global deal with Cathay Pacific is a clear authentication of the value that Travelport‘s Galileo & Worldspan GDSs provide to both airlines and travel agents across the globe. This includes Indian travel agencies as they play an ever increasing role in the industry globally. ITQ constantly looks for content and solutions that work for the benefit of both‚ our agency partners as well as the Indian consumer. “Both parties have been focused in finding a cost-effective arrangement that provides the greatest benefit for our travel agency partners. The latest deal offers comprehensive access to Cathay Pacific‘s fares‚ functionality and content available to travel agents today‚” said Clarence Tai‚ General Manager Sales & Distribution‚ Cathay Pacific. The agreement with Cathay Pacific is the latest example of Travelport‘s strategy of securing content agreements and reaffirms the value of its global distribution platforms for airlines. Other recent airline renewals include British Airways‚ Emirates and Etihad. About Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways is a Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to some 120 destinations in Asia‚ North America‚ Australia‚ Europe and Africa‚ using a fleet of 128 wide-body aircraft. The company is a member of the Swire group and is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Dragonair is a wholly owned subsidiary and Cathay Pacific also has a 60% stake in AHK Air Hong Kong Ltd‚ an all-cargo carrier operating regional express freight services. Cathay Pacific has made substantial investments to develop Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading global transportation hubs. The airline is a founder member of the oneworld global alliance. About InterGlobe Technology Quotient: Galileo is officially distributed in India by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) – InterGlobe’s exclusive travel technology company. ITQ is the key differentiator of the GDS in India and offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce and ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ it has an extended network across 452 cities with 21 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. The company enjoys direct relationships with over 11500 agency locations‚ has 2 nationalised service centres and 11 training centres with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards.

SkyTeam to develop on-line travel planner 08/10/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India – 10 August‚ 2010- SkyTeam reached an agreement with travel technology specialist InterGlobe Technologies to develop an online itinerary planner. Customers will be able to use the ‘SkyTeam Travel Planner‘ to organize round-the-world and regional trips‚ choosing from an endless number of destinations throughout the global network offered by the 13 SkyTeam members. Similar tools are not new to the alliance industry‚ but the strong development of round-the-world travels has lead SkyTeam to invest in a state-of-the-art tool. SkyTeam and IGT used an intuitive approach to build the travel planner. This means that customers using the tool will not necessarily have to start their search geographically. Rather‚ both business and leisure travelers can plan itineraries‚ using gadgets that meet their specific needs or interests. Features like pre-loaded packages‚ weather reports and other relevant travel information‚ will make it effortless to customize even the most complex itinerary. “We are delighted that SkyTeam has chosen InterGlobe Technologies and look forward to working with the alliance to deploy this innovative itinerary planner solution‚” said Vipul Doshi‚ Chief Executive Officer‚ InterGlobe Technologies. “We are confident that SkyTeam will leverage IGT‘s resource and domain expertise to realize new opportunities and strengthen its online strategies.” The travel planner is being developed with the technology and consultancy support of the SkyTeam member KLM and the tool will be available on SkyTeam.com for SkyTeam‘s trade partners and direct customers. After the initial release in early 2011‚ the travel planner will be enhanced and expanded further‚ to eventually be upgraded with a direct booking tool. About InterGlobe Technologies InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a leading BPO & IT Services provider committed to delivering innovation and business excellence across the entire spectrum of the travel‚ transportation and hospitality domain. Ranked amongst the World‘s Top 3 Travel Technology Solutions providers‚ the company offers integrated Application Development and Maintenance‚ Call Center Services‚ Back Office Services‚ Consulting Services and Solution Frameworks to the travel industry worldwide. IGT is part of the US$ 1.5 billion InterGlobe Enterprise Limited‚ one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates based in India. With its footprint spanning across the globe from 5 state-of-the-art delivery centers‚ IGT employs over 3500 travel industry experts and maintains one of the largest TPF resource pools in the globe. For more information‚ please contact: Neeloy Sarkar‚ Tel: + 91 9810084905 or Email to: Neeloy.Sarkar@igt.in About SkyTeam SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive global network with more destinations‚ more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers over 415 lounges worldwide. The thirteen members are: Aeroflot‚ Aeroméxico‚ Air Europa‚ Air France‚ Alitalia‚ China Southern‚ Czech Airlines‚ Delta Air Lines‚ Kenya Airways‚ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines‚ Korean Air‚ TAROM Romanian Air Transport and Vietnam Airlines. SkyTeam offers its 395 million annual passengers a worldwide system of approximately 13‚000 daily flights to 898 destinations in 169 countries. SkyTeam celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2010.

Travel Agents to Win Fabulous Prizes when they book Jet Airways 08/04/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Travel Agents to Win Fabulous Prizes when they book Jet Airways on Galileo or Worldspan Tata Nano‚ flat screen TVs and Motorbikes as top prizes New Delhi‚ 4 August 2010: Galileo and Worldspan connected travel agents can win some fabulous prizes when they book Jet Airways flights from now until October 15‚ 2010. Agencies that successfully increase the number of segments booked on Jet Airways flights during the promotion period can enter a lucky draw to win Nokia mobile phones‚ Apple ipod shuffles‚ refrigerators‚ motorcycle‚ flat screen TVs‚ domestic and international flights courtesy with a grand prize of a Tata Nano car. To kick off the promotion‚ the first 100 bookings may qualify for one of the early bird prizes. Ms. Sonu Kripalani‚ Vice President Sales - Jet Airways (India) Limited commented‚ “Jet Airways believes that the ’frontliners’ are the ’true salesmen’ of the industry. In appreciation of the support extended to us by our Travel Agent’s frontliners‚ we are launching this joint promotion with Galileo & Worldspan with a whole lot of prizes in-store up for grabs. Jet Airways looks forward to you winning with us.” “We‘d like to recognise and thank our agency customers for their stellar performance in the first half of year by giving them the opportunity to have some fun and the chance to win some incredible prizes as they go about their daily work‚” said Marco Gorin‚ the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ). “A few simple clicks and you can be on your way to winning a Tata Nano‚” Gorin added. Travelport‘s Galileo and Worldspan global distribution systems (GDS) are officially distributed by ITQ and its affiliate Calleo Distribution Technologies in India. About Jet Airways Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 89 aircraft‚ which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft‚ 12 Airbus A330-200 aircraft‚ 53 next generation Boeing 737-700/800/900 aircraft and 14 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 4.74 years‚ the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Flights to 66 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond‚ including New York (both JFK and Newark)‚ Toronto‚ Brussels‚ London (Heathrow)‚ Johannesburg‚ Hong Kong‚ Singapore‚ Kuala Lumpur‚ Colombo‚ Bangkok‚ Kathmandu‚ Dhaka‚ Kuwait‚ Bahrain‚ Muscat‚ Doha‚ Abu Dhabi‚ Dubai‚ Jeddah‚ Sharjah‚ Dammam and Riyadh. Jet Airways (including its all-economy‚ no-frills Jet Airways Konnect service) operates over 380 flights daily. About Jet Airways Konnect Jet Airways Konnect is Jet Airways‘ all-economy service on key domestic routes‚ designed to meet the needs of the low-fare segment with value-for-money fares. Jet Airways Konnect links five major metros- Mumbai‚ Delhi‚ Chennai‚ Bengaluru and Kolkata - with several destinations across India‚ operating over 195 flights daily. About JetLite JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007. Positioned as an all-economy‚ no-frills airline‚ JetLite operates a fleet of 24 aircraft‚ which includes 18 Boeing 737 series and 6 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series. The airline flies to 28 domestic destinations and 2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo)‚ operating over 110 flights a day‚ on average. Jet Airways‚ Jet Airways Konnect‚ its all-economy‚ no-frills service‚ and JetLite have a combined fleet strength of 113 aircraft and operate 500 flights daily. About Travelport (www.travelport.com) Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry. Travelport is comprised of: ? the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; ? GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; ? Airline IT Solutions‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport operates in 160 countries‚ reported 2009 revenues of US$2.2 billion and has approximately 5‚400 employees. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management. About InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ)‚ official distributor of Galileo and Worldspan in India and surrounding markets. ITQ is InterGlobe’s exclusive travel technology company and key differentiator of GDS in India. It also offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce‚ ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ ITQ has an extended network across 412 cities with 21 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. Company enjoys direct relationships with over 12‚000 agency locations‚ has 2 service centers and 13 training centers with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards. The company has been adjudged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India consecutively for three years 2008‚ 2009 & 2010 by Great Place to Work® Institute.

Kuoni signs multi-national agreement with Travelport 08/02/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Kuoni signs multi-national agreement with Travelport New Delhi‚ India – August 2‚ 2010: Travelport‚ the business services provider to the global travel industry represented by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India ‚ has today announced a new multi-year agreement with leading leisure travel organisation‚ Kuoni. Speaking on the occasion‚ Mr. Marco Gorin‚ Chief Commercial Officer‚ ITQ said‚ "We are extremely pleased with this agreement between Travelport and Kuoni on a global level as it also renews and further strengthens our local relationship in India to which we will continue to add value via our localised technology solutions." Building on a long term relationship‚ Travelport will continue to provide tour operator Kuoni with a range of Galileo applications and ticketing solutions‚ flexible at a country level. The renewed deal takes effect in 11 countries: Austria‚ Belgium‚ France‚ Hong Kong‚ India‚ Italy‚ the Netherlands‚ Scandinavia‚ Spain‚ Switzerland and the UK. Benno Iten‚ chief information officer at Kuoni‚ commented: “Travelport has always been an important GDS provider for us and we are confident that as a result of this new agreement‚ we will continue to receive impressive scope and quality of content coupled with leading technology solutions‚ beneficial for us and our customers.” Sandra McLeod‚ senior vice president global accounts & strategic corporate development at Travelport‚ added: “As a leading tour operator with a long‚ impressive history‚ we are pleased to continue providing Kuoni with the technology and solutions to support their ongoing business needs.” About InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ)‚ official distributor of Galileo and Worldspan in India and surrounding markets. ITQ is InterGlobe’s exclusive travel technology company and key differentiator of GDS in India. It also offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce‚ ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ ITQ has an extended network across 412 cities with 21 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. Company enjoys direct relationships with over 12‚000 agency locations‚ has 2 service centers and 13 training centers with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards. The company has been adjudged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India consecutively for three years 2008‚ 2009 & 2010 by Great Place to Work® Institute.

Galileo GDS Announces Agreement with Hermes i-Ticket 07/26/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Galileo GDS Announces Agreement with Hermes i-Ticket to Provide Indian Rail Content Galileo-connected agents can now book and issue Indian Railways tickets July 26‚ 2010‚ New Delhi: Travelport‘s Galileo‚ the global distribution system (GDS) that is officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient Ltd. (ITQ) in India‚ announces that it has reached a content agreement with Chennai-based Travel Technology solutions provider‚ Hermes i-Tickets Private Limited‚ to provide Indian Railways content on the booking system. Galileo-connected travel agents can now check schedules‚ book and issue rail tickets for their customers as an alternative to domestic air travel. With passenger traffic on India‘s trains growing around 8% annually‚ and approximately 300‚000 people booking train tickets every day‚ access to rail content is important for travel agents and their customers. Galileo GDS offers agents an integrated approach to customer travel solutions with airline‚ car‚ hotel (including budget hotels) and now‚ rail inventory as well. Mr. Marco Gorin‚ Chief Commercial Officer of InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ)‚ said‚ “Indian travellers will now have easier access to booking train tickets. This tie-up with Hermes will give our travel agent partners‚ spread across 412 cities ‚ instant access to Indian rail content that is much in demand by travellers. This new content works well with our hotel offering that has been expanded recently to include more independent and regional hotels‚ giving an agent the ability to create a customised itinerary for their customers‚ no matter what their destination or mode of travel may be.” Dr. Usman Fayaz‚ Chairman‚ Hermes i-Tickets Private Limited.‚ said‚ “We are delighted to partner with Galileo and broaden the distribution of Indian Railways inventory via the Galileo GDS booking system. Through this alliance‚ Galileo-connected travel agents can book and issue rail tickets with a few simple clicks.” Mr. M.V. Shastry‚ CEO‚ Hermes i-Tickets Private Limited said “This initiative will further strengthen the Galileo offering in India by providing travel agents with a one-stop-shop for content be it rail‚ hotels‚ insurance or other travel services.” About Hermes and How the Hermes system works with the Galileo GDS Hermes specializes in building GUI-based desktop applications for travel agents‚ which work seamlessly with the client server architecture and provides content across all forms of travel. These applications are robust and proven technologies‚ and above all‚ it is extremely user friendly. For users of the Galileo GDS‚ Hermes has developed a customized application‚ with enhanced GUI interfaces. • Hermes connects to directly Indian Railways rail inventory server through multiple modes • The Hermes client communicates with the Galileo host using the same proprietary protocol used on the Galileo Desktop for obtaining passenger information and recording booking confirmations with the Galileo host • Galileo agents can actively use rail content and club rail bookings into the Galileo-generated PNR‚ and/or create an independent PNR for a rail booking done on Galileo. • The PNR will automactically get integerated to Galileo‘s back office functionality and various reports can be generated as required. About InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) Galileo is officially distributed in India by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) – InterGlobe’s exclusive travel technology company. ITQ is the key differentiator of the GDS in India and offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce‚ and ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ it has an extended network across 412 cities with 21 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. Company enjoys direct relationships with over 12‚000 agency locations and has 11 training centres with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards. About Hermes I Tickets Private Limited: Hermes I Tickets Private Limited is a Chennai based Travel Technology solutions and Distribution Company‚ operating since 2006 and one of the fastest growing company in this market space. Ease-Ticket is one of Hermes flagship product being used by the travel agents across India. Over the past three years Hermes has grown to become a trendsetter in the Travel Industry by bringing in cutting edge technology to provide simple and easy to use solutions for the travel Industry. Hermes is unique and only travel solutions provider in India offering a client based application tool for booking travel and beyond. Hermes has a widest range of travel product Inventory covering all forms of travel and related service with highest level of security and redundancy. Hermes travel products cover all kind of airlines inventories‚ Bus‚ Hotels‚ Car rentals‚ insurance and other travel related service other than railways. Hermes also gives access to non- travel products like utility bill payments‚ mobile top-ups and more such services.

Accor and InterGlobe consolidate existing relationship with a new hotel investment 07/21/2010 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Pacifica‘s affiliate to acquire a key stake in the consolidated venture •Transaction to initially involve seven strategic hotel assets already committed and in various phases of construction at key locations in India •The hotels will be managed under Accor hotel brands •Initial assets valued at approximately US$325 million Accor and InterGlobe announce today the establishment of an investment fund for a portfolio of India hotel assets in which an affiliate of Pacifica Partners (Pacifica) will take a significant stake of up to 36% equity in the fund‚ subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Accor and InterGlobe will each hold 32% equity in the fund. Pacifica Partners is the asset manager for the joint venture hotel investment company established between an affiliate of GIC Real Estate Pte. Ltd.‚ the real estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation‚ and Host Hotels and Resorts‚ a premier lodging and real estate company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the world. The fund will initially hold the assets for seven hotels in India which are currently jointly owned by Accor and InterGlobe‚ representing 1‚750 rooms with a value of approximately $US325 million on the completion of the hotels. The hotel developments are all in key gateway cities of India with prime locations within these markets‚ including at the recently opened Delhi International Airport‚ one of Asia‘s newest and largest airports. All seven hotels will open between 2011 and 2013. Pullman Delhi International Airport‚ 270 rooms Novotel Delhi International Airport‚ 400 rooms Novotel Bangalore Outer Ring Road‚ 220 rooms Novotel Chennai SIPCOT‚ 180 rooms Novotel Chennai Old Mahabalipuram Road‚ 160 rooms Ibis hotel Bangalore Outer Ring Road‚ 330 rooms Ibis hotel Chennai Old Mahabalipuram Road‚ 190 rooms Gilles Pelisson Chairman and CEO of Accor said “The establishment of this fund demonstrates Accor‘s ability to enter new markets through effective partnerships‚ creating a portfolio of high quality assets and then realising the potential of these assets. The investment of Pacifica into this fund provides a platform for further growth in the strategic market of India where Accor and InterGlobe have already created an extensive development pipeline.” Rahul Bhatia‚ Group Managing Director‚ InterGlobe Enterprises said “We are committed to growth in the hotel sector in India. The establishment of this new investment fund represents our intention to expand our footprint of upper midscale and upscale hotels in India.” Peter Meyer‚ Managing Director of Pacifica Partners indicated that “India at this time is one of the most attractive lodging growth opportunities in the world. Pacifica views this fund as an excellent vehicle to take advantage of this compelling market by teaming up with Accor and InterGlobe‚ who together provide international hotel brands and operations with strong domestic capabilities.” The fund provides a new growth platform with investment focused predominantly in the upper midscale and upscale segments. New assets may be acquired into the fund in the future. In the five years since entering India with a joint venture arrangement with InterGlobe Enterprises‚ Accor has opened eight hotels. In India‚ Accor is deploying hotel brands ranging from luxury through to budget offering the most comprehensive portfolio of any international hotel operator in the country today. A further 43 hotels are committed in the country - including the portfolio of seven involved in the new investment fund. A majority of these hotels are under construction and 25 of the hotels are scheduled for completion in the coming two years. Accor‚ the world‘s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe‚ is present in 90 countries with 4‚100 hotels and close to 500‚000 rooms. Accor‘s broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel‚ Pullman‚ MGallery‚ Novotel‚ Suite Novotel‚ Mercure‚ Adagio‚ ibis‚ all seasons‚ Etap Hotel‚ Formule 1‚ hotelF1 and Motel 6‚ and its related activities‚ Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145‚000 employees worldwide‚ the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise. About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a travel corporation with a vision to deliver value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. The organisation has been serving the travel industry for the past four decades and has become a diversified international corporation in the areas of Aviation Management (InterGlobe Air Transport)‚ Domestic Airline (IndiGo)‚ Travel Technology (InterGlobe Technologies)‚ Travel Distribution Services (InterGlobe Technology Quotient)‚ Hotel Development (InterGlobe Hotels) and InterGlobe General Aviation. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe Enterprises comprises of around 7500 professionals. About Pacifica Partners Pacifica Partners Private Limited is the asset manager to a joint venture hotel investment company established by an affiliate of GIC Real Estate Pte. Ltd. and Host Hotels & Resorts. Expanding on their existing partnership‚ Pacifica was formed to invest in Asia‚ capitalizing on the respective strengths of each of the parties. The joint venture platform is the preferred vehicle for hotel investments in the Asia Pacific region for both partners seeking opportunities in both existing hotels and resorts as well as development projects. Pacifica targets developing relationships with high-quality local partners with proven track records and who share common investment philosophies and operating values.

InterGlobe Enterprises’ third consecutive win as India’s ‘Best Place to Work For’ 06/24/2010 - InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe Enterprises‘ third consecutive win as India‘s ‘Best Place to Work For‘ New Delhi‚ June 24‚ 2010: InterGlobe Enterprises‚ a leading aviation‚ travel technology and hospitality company‚ has been awarded the "Best Place to Work For" award by ‘Great Place to Work‘ institute in Mumbai for the third consecutive year. In addition‚ this year InterGlobe has also been awarded the top spot as “The Best Company in the Transportation industry”. InterGlobe has been ranked 16th in this study which is conducted every year by the Great Place to Work® Institute‚ in partnership with The Economic Times. The survey measures employee responses to the Great Place to Work ‘Trust Index‘ and the ‘Culture Audit‘ that assesses the people practices prevalent in the organizations. The study revealed that “InterGlobe employees value freedom of expression‚ take pride in what they do and have an accessible and a stable management.” With a worldwide presence for over 20 years‚ Great Place to Work Institute has been known for its excellence in studying and recognizing best workplaces globally. This year‚ they had more than 400 companies participating in the study and only 50 organizations were short listed for the ‘Best Companies to Work For‘ list. Speaking on this‚ Mr. Michael Whitaker‚ Group CEO‚ InterGlobe Enterprises‚ said‚ “We are humbled by the recognition. We at InterGlobe Enterprises strongly value our employees and believe in communicating at all levels and through a variety of modes. This award brings with it an immense responsibility to further dedicate ourselves in making InterGlobe a world class organization with best-in-class business and people practices. But most importantly‚ this is the time to celebrate this proud moment and the quintessential spirit of ‘One Team – One Dream‘.” Harish Gandhi‚ Group Head-Human Resources‚ InterGlobe Enterprises said‚ “We take pride in our people and promote a caring‚ nurturing environment. We call it a ‘from the heart‘ culture and it feels great that our employees are recognizing the efforts that we have made for them. It is truly heartening to know that our employees place trust and faith in our time-tested organizational values of integrity‚ trust‚ relationships‚ dedicated perseverance.” This is the third year InterGlobe has made it to the prestigious list of best companies‚ which includes global brands and domestic players‚ identified by the study as promoting great work culture and creating collaborative‚ healthy relationships among people at all levels in the organization. About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a travel corporation with a vision to deliver value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. The organisation has been serving the travel industry for the past four decades and has become a diversified international corporation in the areas of Aviation Management (InterGlobe Air Transport)‚ Domestic Airline (IndiGo)‚ Travel Technology (InterGlobe Technologies)‚ Travel Distribution Services (InterGlobe Technology Quotient)‚ Hotel Development & Management Services (InterGlobe Hotels) and InterGlobe General Aviation. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe Enterprises comprises of around 7500 professionals. For media queries‚ please contact: Aanchal Jain‚ ajain@perfectrelations.com‚ +91 9711177957 Tanika Bansal‚ tbansal@perfectrelations.com‚ + 91 9873405897

Another A-320 inducted to the fleet 06/21/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
India‚ June 21‚ 2010 –IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline has announced the induction of yet another new Airbus-320 and with this induction‚ IndiGo will launch six new flights on its network. The low-cost carrier will operate its 2nd daily service between Delhi-Chennai‚ and 3rd daily non-stop service between Chennai-Kolkata and Kolkata-Guwahati sectors. The new flights will provide increased frequencies on the routes and offer greater travel options for its customers. Commencing on June 22‚ the new services will expand IndiGo‘s presence in the Indian skies‚ with its 182 flights connecting 22 destinations across the nation. Speaking on the addition of new routes to its services‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “In line with our endeavor to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travelers‚ we have introduced additional flights from Chennai‚ Kolkata‚ Delhi and Guwahati. It gives me immense pleasure in announcing these new frequencies‚ which will provide even more flexibility of choice for our customers‚ and connect these destinations across India.” IndiGo also recently launched flights on two new sectors – Bangalore-Kochi‚ and Kochi-Kolkata‚ started operations of its 5th flight on the Delhi-Kolkata route‚ and 3rd non-stop flight on the Kolkata-Bangalore sector. To ensure a hassle-free and comfortable journey for its fliers‚ IndiGo serves a wide range of food and beverage items and also offers an attractive collection of desirable in-flight merchandise for sale at compelling prices. It also gives its passengers the freedom to pre-assign seats and choose seats with extra legroom and avoid check-in lines with the use of Q-busters. Additionally‚ IndiGo today is the only Indian airline with a ‘boarding ramp‘

InterGlobe Enterprises again voted as one of “India‘s Best Companies to Work for” 06/17/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
Mumbai‚ 17th June‚ 2010 – InterGlobe Enterprises has been yet again voted as one of “India‘s Best Companies to Work for” for the year 2010 in a study done by Great Places to Work ® Institute in partnership with The Economic Times. This is a hat trick for InterGlobe. It has also been ranked as No. 1 in the Transportation Industry. This study looked at a workplace from 2 lenses - Trust Index ® and Culture Audit ®. Trust Index is a questionnaire for employees‚ containing 60 statements & 2 open-ended questions‚ takes about 15 minutes to complete & carries 2/3rd weightage. This questionnaire is administered‚ preferably online‚ to a randomly chosen set of employees. Culture Audit has two questionnaires for the Management‚ seeking both qualitative and quantitative data. While the quantitative data is used to study emerging trends‚ the qualitative data is analysed using a structured process & carries 1/3rd weightage Expressing his delight at achieving this feat‚ Mr Harish Gandhi‚ Group Head of Human Resources‚ InterGlobe said‚ “Employees are the hallmark of our ecosystem at InterGlobe‚ and we believe in providing them a truly world-class place to work. This recognition is a definite milestone in our corporate journey‚ and recognizes the company as an Employer of Choice”. Mr. Kapil Bhatia‚ Chairman of InterGlobe said‚ “I gratefully acknowledge and thank each one of my colleagues for their unique contribution in achieving this success. The Survey results for this year indicate the growing trust and faith that our employees place in our time-tested organizational values of integrity‚ trust‚ relationships‚ dedicated perseverance and also associating special meaning to work and treating it as more than just a job.” In fact‚ IndiGo which constitutes close to half of InterGlobe‘s workforce‚ constantly works towards developing employee growth opportunities that make the profession of flying a fruitful and satisfying one for all those who are associated with the airline. IndiGo follows open door policies and a transparent system that allows them to voice their concerns directly and without fear of retribution. The low-cost carrier also has several employee oriented programmes – including flexible working hours‚ the employee assistance programme for flight attendants‚ employee townhalls‚ a well-established performance management system‚ leadership training and other ongoing training modules – that are designed to enable employees to grow not only as airline professionals‚ but as individuals. Visibly delighted‚ Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo (who is also a member of InterGlobe‘s Executive Committee) said “This has to be our favourite award because the voice of the employees is the only thing that matters here. There are some great companies here and to be included in this exclusive club is an honour in itself. At IndiGo‚ our constant endeavour is to create an environment where everyone can push their limits‚ explore their boundaries and feel good about what they are doing. The big success is when each one of us feels that it‘s been well worth our while and we all have a irreplaceable role in making this incredible dream come true!” Ghosh added‚ “I feel privileged and lucky to be able to work with such a fantastic set of colleagues at IndiGo!”

CNTO and China Eastern Airlines organise a FAM trip to promote China 06/09/2010 - InterGlobe Air Transport
full textCNTO and China Eastern Airlines organise a FAM trip to promote China on the sidelines of Shanghai World Exposition 2010 June 9‚ 2010: Chinese National Tourist Office (CNTO) in collaboration with Chinese Eastern Airlines‚ the official carrier of the Shanghai World Exposition 2010‚ organized a FAM trip on the sidelines of the ongoing World Exposition. A group of travel agents accompanied by China Eastern Airlines officials were taken to China to showcase not only a world class city like Shanghai for the expo. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 is a unique World event featuring cultural diversity‚ interdisciplinary communications and meaningful interactions between countries. More than 177 countries participating‚ India also promotes the cultural heritage and the history through its ‘India pavilion‘. The six month exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to companies worldwide to exhibit their products to international buyers present. Specialized products from different regions are made available on sale in a Shopping Arcade designated to the pavilion. During the trip‚ the group also explored the upcoming destinations like Anhui‚ Lijiang and Kunming. Highlights of the trip: • Only 1500 kms from Kolkata‚ Kunming‚ a capital of Yunnan province‚ is an upcoming and an affordable destination. The city is known for its geographical landscaping and conducive weather‚ along with one of its most dramatic attraction – the ‘Stone Forest‘ or ‘Shilin‘. A three hour drive from Kunming city‚ this forest has been known since the Ming Dynasty as the ‘First Wonder of the World‘. The Shilin is a magnificent‚ strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas including Major Stone Forest‚ Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest. The city‚ apart from the natural landscaping‚ owns everything of the modern city. Company buildings‚ shopping centres‚ monopoly store inside the city‚ large supermarket stand up like a forest. The handicrafts products‚ wood carvings‚ spices cigarettes of Kunming are very well known‚ making the city a shopper‘s paradise! • Also a part of the Yunnan province‚ the other attraction of the trip was Lijiang. A prefecture-level city‚ Lijiang is the best preserved ancient town in China. It has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. Lijiang is extremely popular for its cultural show – ‘Impressions Lijiang‘‚ a 360 degree cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500m above sea level in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop.

Yet another brand new Airbus -320 06/02/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
India‚ June 02‚ 2010 –IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline that is redefining airline quality standards in India‚ has announced the induction of yet another brand new Airbus-320 and with this induction‚ IndiGo will launch 6 new flights on its network. IndiGo will operate its 5th flight on Delhi to Kolkata to Delhi sector and 3rd non-stop flight on Kolkata to Bangalore to Kolkata sector. In addition‚ Kochi will be connected with Bangalore and Kolkata. The new flights will provide increased frequencies on the routes and offer greater travel options for its customers and will commence effective 04th June 10 The new services reinforce IndiGo‘s leadership in the Indian skies‚ with its 176 flights connecting 22 destinations across the nation. Highlighting the importance of launching new sectors and additional flights‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President IndiGo said‚ “Bangalore-Kochi‚ and Kochi-Kolkata have emerged as sectors that have started attracting both leisure and business passengers in the recent past‚ and hold immense potential for IndiGo. We are also looking at providing affordable fares on these new routes for regular travelers. IndiGo is also reinforcing its commitment to on-time performance by announcing new frequencies from Bangalore‚ Kolkata‚ Delhi‚ and Kochi. It is our constant endeavour to provide greater flexibility of choice for our customers‚ and we continue to offer them an on-time‚ hassle free and affordable experience.” IndiGo also recently commenced its operations in Srinagar and Jammu‚ connecting it with metros including Delhi‚ Mumbai‚ Kolkata and Hyderabad. These services are complemented by a special promotion for armed forces and their families‚ who will be given 100 percent concession on the base fare on any on these routes. This offer is extended to those who are serving‚ and are retired Indian Armed Forces‚ paramilitary personnel as well as their families. This initiative is to recognize the sacrifices made by the armed forces & their families for the nation‚ and honour them with the privilege of most affordable fares.

Onestopshop.in selects Galileo as its preferred GDS partner 05/31/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
OneStopShop (www.onsestopshop.in) has selected Galileo, officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India and Sri Lanka, as its preferred GDS provider. The tie-up will come into immediate effect and will provide onestopshop.in a large offering of travel products and back-office solutions to boost its growth in the B2C domain o

InterGlobe General Aviation announces Dornier Seastar CD 2 begins production 05/28/2010 - InterGlobe General Aviation
New Delhi‚ May 31 2010 – The world‘s most advanced seaplane‚ the Dornier Seastar CD 2 has now gone into production‚ announced InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited‚ the exclusive representative for Dornier Seaplane Company in SAARC (including Mauritius). The new fully certified all composite twin engine seaplane provides the fastest cruise speeds‚ the most comfortable cabin and the greatest reliability of any other amphibious aircraft available‚ making it the most apt seaplane for the vast coastlines of India‚ Sri Lanka‚ Maldives and Mauritius. The seaplane is being assembled at the new facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the southern suburb of Montreal‚ Canada. On this development CEO and President of InterGlobe General Aviation Nigel Harwood said‚ “We are very excited about the launch of this new manufacturing facility; there is not only a great deal of interest in this product but also a strong requirement in the region which we can now go about fulfilling” Dornier chose Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu due to its proximity to Lake Champlain for demonstration and production of flight test activities and also the importance of Montreal as a transportation hub with skilled aerospace labor pool in the area. Joe Walker‚ Chief Executive Officer of Dornier Seaplane Company said “This new market for amphibious aircraft is a very important part of our future plans and we are confident that our marketing partner InterGlobe General Aviation will add value and strengthen our base in Canada considerably.” InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ commenced business operations in 2007 as the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC. Setting the benchmark for general aviation in the region‚ IGGA‘s world class Authorized Service Centre at IGI airport in New Delhi offers superior maintenance and support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. Strengthening its footprint in the industry‚ IGGA recently enhanced their sales portfolio to include exclusive agreements with Dornier Seaplane Company‚ Sikorsky Helicopter Corporation‚ and Pacific Aerospace. InterGlobe General Aviation truly is a one stop shop for all your sales and servicing requirements. www.iggaviation.com About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development and management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. www.interglobe.com About Dornier Seaplane company Dornier Seaplane Company is a U.S corporation owned by the family of Conrado Dornier‚ heir to a three-generation family tradition in the design‚ development and manufacture of aircraft and of flying boats. Dornier Seaplane Company’s vision is to lead the world‘s aeromarine industry. Its mission is to make‚ sell and support the world‘s best seaplanes. www.dornierseaplane.com

Emirates and Travelport Reach Full Content Agreement 05/07/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Emirates and Travelport Reach Full Content Agreement Dubai-Based Carrier and Leading GDS Provider Sign Major Global Deal Dubai‚ United Arab Emirates: 7 May‚ 2010: Emirates airline and Travelport‚ one of the world‘s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers‚ today signed a major global content agreement that will provide all Galileo‚ Apollo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with access to the airline‘s full inventory of flights and fares. The five-year deal‚ which takes effect immediately‚ ensures rate parity for Travelport‘s extensive worldwide network of travel agency users‚ providing them with access to the most up-to-date routes and fares from Emirates‚ including the airline‘s web fares. “We are delighted to have signed an agreement that will guarantee full content to all Galileo‚ Apollo and Worldspan users‚” said Nabil Sultan‚ Emirates‘ Divisional Senior Vice-President‚ Revenue Optimisation and Distribution. “With a significant worldwide network and long-standing GDS expertise‚ Travelport is an important distribution partner and this deal will further strengthen our position with its travel agent users.” “We have worked hard with Emirates to reach a cost-effective agreement that will truly benefit our travel agency customers worldwide‚” said Bryan Conway‚ Travelport GDS‘ President and Managing Director‚ Middle East and Africa (MEA). “This deal continues on our strategy of securing full content programmes across the globe and demonstrates the continued value of our distribution channel.” About the Emirates Group The Emirates Group is a vast organisation with manifold business interests in the aviation‚ travel‚ tourism and leisure industries. Employing more than 40‚000 people across its 50 business units and associated firms‚ it is one of the biggest employers in the region and offers specialist services spanning almost every aspect of the market. Emirates‘ fleet of 146 aircraft is expanding rapidly as it takes delivery of almost $50 billion worth of aircraft on order‚ while in 2010‚ Tokyo‚ Amsterdam‚ Prague‚ Madrid and Dakar will be added to its network of more than 100 destinations. About Travelport Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry. Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; Airline IT Solutions‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2009 revenues of $2.2 billion‚ Travelport operates in 160 countries and has approximately 5‚400 employees. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management. For more information‚ please visit www.travelport.com

United and Continental announce merger of equals to create world-class airline 05/03/2010 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Customers and Communities to Benefit from Greater‚ Easier Access to World‘s Most Comprehensive Network; Preserves and Enhances Service to Small Communities Employees to Benefit from Enhanced Long-Term Career Opportunities and Greater Stability as Part of Stronger Global Competitor Shareholders to Benefit from Strong Financial Foundation‚ Expected Net Annual Synergies of $1.0 Billion to $1.2 Billion and Sustainable Long-Term Value Award-Winning Customer Service Combines With Industry-Leading On-Time Performance Industry-Leading Frequent Flyer Program Provides More Opportunities to Earn and Redeem Miles Worldwide Existing Alliance Partnership Provides Platform for Smooth Integration Name of Airline Will be United with Continental‘s Logo and Livery HOUSTON AND CHICAGO‚ May 3‚ 2010 – Continental (NYSE: CAL) and United (NASDAQ: UAUA) today announced a definitive merger agreement‚ creating the world‘s leading airline with superior service to customers‚ expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world‚ enhanced long-term career prospects for employees‚ and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders. The all-stock merger of equals brings together two of the world‘s premier airlines‚ creating a combined company well positioned to succeed in an increasingly competitive global and domestic aviation industry. Glenn Tilton‚ chairman‚ president and chief executive officer of UAL Corp.‚ will serve as non-executive chairman of the combined company‘s Board of Directors through December 31‚ 2012 or the second anniversary of closing‚ whichever is later. Jeff Smisek‚ Continental‘s chairman‚ president and chief executive officer‚ will be chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors. He will also become executive chairman of the Board upon Tilton‘s ceasing to be non-executive chairman. The combined organization will draw on the talented group of leaders from both companies‚ and key management positions will be determined prior to the transaction‘s closing. The combined company‘s management team is expected to include an equitable and balanced selection of executives from each company with the intention that each company will contribute roughly equal numbers. In addition to Smisek and Tilton‚ the 16-member Board of Directors will include six independent directors from each of the two companies and two union directors required by United‘s charter. The holding company for the new entity will be named United Continental Holdings‚ Inc. and the name of the airline will be United Airlines. The marketing brand will be a combination of the brands of both companies. Aircraft will have the Continental livery‚ logo and colors with the United name‚ and the announcement campaign slogan will be “Let‘s Fly Together.” The new company‘s corporate and operational headquarters will be in Chicago and it will maintain a significant presence in Houston‚ which will be the combined company‘s largest hub. Additionally‚ the CEO will maintain offices in both Chicago and Houston. Tilton said‚ “Today is a great day for our customers‚ our employees‚ our shareholders and our communities as we bring together our two companies in a merger of equals to create a worldclass and truly global airline with an unparalleled network serving communities worldwide with outstanding customer service. Building on our Star Alliance partnership‚ we are creating a stronger‚ more efficient airline‚ both operationally and financially‚ better positioned to succeed in a dynamic and highly competitive global aviation industry. This combination will provide a strong platform for sustainable‚ long-term value for shareholders‚ opportunities for employees and more and better scheduled service and destinations for customers. Knowing and respecting our colleagues at Continental as we do‚ we are confident that together we can compete successfully in what is now‚ clearly‚ a global marketplace.” Smisek said‚ “This combination brings together the best of both organizations and cultures to create a world-class airline with tremendous and enduring strengths. Together‚ we will have the financial strength necessary to make critical investments to continue to improve our products and services and to achieve and sustain profitability. We have forged a highly collaborative partnership with United over the past two years as we prepared for and executed a seamless transition to Star Alliance‚ an important achievement that gave us valuable experience in working together and built mutual respect between our two companies. I look forward to working with the employees of both companies around the world‚ so our airline can become an even stronger global competitor‚ deliver sustainable profitability‚ achieve best-in-class customer service under our unified brand‚ create long-term career opportunities and deliver increased value for shareholders.” The combination of United and Continental brings together the two most complementary networks of any U.S. carriers‚ with minimal domestic and no international route overlaps. The combined company will offer enhanced service to Asia‚ Europe‚ Latin America‚ Africa and the Middle East from well-placed hubs on the East Coast‚ West Coast‚ and Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States. The combined company will have 10 hubs‚ including hubs in the four largest cities in the United States‚ and will provide enhanced service to underserved small and medium-sized communities. The combined carrier will continue to serve all the communities each carrier currently serves. Together‚ Continental and United serve more than 144 million passengers per year as they fly to 370 destinations in 59 countries. Employees will benefit from improved long-term career opportunities and enhanced job stability by being part of a larger‚ financially stronger and more geographically diverse carrier that is better able to compete successfully in the global marketplace. The companies believe the effect of the merger on front-line employees will be minimal‚ with reductions coming principally from retirements‚ attrition and voluntary programs. The company will provide employees with performance-based incentive compensation programs focused on achieving common goals. The combined company will be focused on creating cooperative labor relations‚ including negotiating contracts with collective bargaining units that are fair to the company and fair to the employee. On a pro forma basis‚ the combined company would have annual revenues of approximately $29 billion based on 2009 financial results‚ and an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $7.4 billion as of the end of first quarter 2010‚ including United‘s recently closed financing transaction. In the merger‚ Continental shareholders will receive 1.05 shares of United common stock for each Continental common share they own. United shareholders would own approximately 55% of the equity of the combined company and Continental shareholders would own approximately 45%‚ including in-the-money convertible securities on an as-converted basis. The merger is expected to deliver $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion in net annual synergies by 2013‚ including between $800 million and $900 million of incremental annual revenues‚ in large part from expanded customer options resulting from the greater scope and scale of the network‚ and additional international service enabled by the broader network of the combined carrier. Expected synergies are in addition to the significant benefits derived from the companies existing alliance and expected from their future joint venture relationships. The combined company is also expected to realize between $200 million and $300 million of net cost synergies on a run-rate basis by 2013. One-time costs related to the transaction are expected to total approximately $1.2 billion spread over a three-year period. The combined airline will have the most modern‚ fuel-efficient fleet (adjusted for cabin mix) and the best new aircraft order book among major U.S. network carriers. It will have the financial strength to enhance customers‘ travel experience by enabling it to invest in globally competitive products‚ upgrade technology‚ refurbish and replace older aircraft‚ and implement the best-in-class practices of both airlines. The merger will create the industry‘s leading frequent flyer program‚ offering vast opportunities for customers to earn and redeem miles‚ including on Star Alliance partners. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance‚ the world‘s largest airline network. Star Alliance customers will continue to benefit from service to over 1‚000 destinations‚ more connecting opportunities‚ additional scheduling flexibility and access to leading reciprocal frequent flyer and airport lounge benefits with Star Alliance‘s 24 other member airlines around the world. The merger‚ which has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies‚ is conditioned on approval by the shareholders of both companies‚ receipt of regulatory clearance‚ and customary closing conditions. The companies expect to complete the transaction in the fourth quarter of 2010. During the period between signing and closing of the merger‚ the CEOs of both companies will lead a transition team‚ which will develop a specific integration plan. J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Goldman‚ Sachs & Co. acted as financial advisors and provided fairness opinions to United‚ and Lazard and Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisors and provided fairness opinions to Continental. Jones Day‚ Vinson & Elkins LLP‚ and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP acted as legal advisors to Continental‚ and Cravath‚ Swaine& Moore LLP acted as legal advisor to United. Financial Community Webcast The companies will host a webcast today at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the merger. Participants will include Glenn Tilton and Jeff Smisek. A slide presentation and the live audio webcast will be available and archived on a new dedicated merger website atwww.unitedcontinentalmerger.com and will also be available on the investor relations section of each company‘s website. B-Roll Information and Satellite Coordinates B-roll footage will be available via satellite today until 12:00 pm EDT at the following coordinates: (C-Band analog): Galaxy 16 : Trans. 23 : DF 4160 (H) Trouble number for 5/3/2010 = 212-812-7149 Members of the media can also download broadcast quality b-roll video and highresolution images by going to the broadcast media center on www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com. About Continental Continental Airlines is the world‘s fifth largest airline. Continental‚ together with Continental Express and Continental Connection‚ has more than 2‚700 daily departures throughout the Americas‚ Europe and Asia‚ serving 132 domestic and 137 international destinations. Continental is a member of Star Alliance‚ which overall offers 19‚700 daily flights to 1‚077 airports in 175 countries through its 26 member airlines. With more than 40‚000 employees‚ Continental has hubs serving New York‚ Houston‚ Cleveland and Guam‚ and together with its regional partners‚ carries approximately 63 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For nine consecutive years‚ FORTUNE magazine has ranked Continental as the top U.S. airline on its “World‘s Most Admired Companies” airline industry list. For more company information‚ go to continental.com. About United United Airlines‚ a wholly-owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA)‚ operates approximately 3‚400* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 230 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles‚ San Francisco‚ Denver‚ Chicago and Washington‚ D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region‚ Europe and Latin America‚ United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance‚ which overall offers 19‚700 daily flights to 1‚077 airports in 175 countries through its 26 member airlines. United‘s 46‚000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. United ranked No. 1 in on-time performance for domestic scheduled flights for 2009 among America‘s five largest global carriers‚ as measured by the Department of Transportation and published in the Air Travel Consumer Report for 2009. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company‘s Web site at united.com‚ and follow United on Twitter @UnitedAirlines. According to preliminary industry results provided by the five largest U.S. global carriers based on available seat miles‚ enplaned passengers or passenger revenue‚ United ranked highest in on-time performance for domestic scheduled flights as measured by the U.S. DOT (flights arriving within 14 minutes of scheduled arrival time) between January 1 and March 31‚ 2010‚ when compared to such U.S. global carriers‚ which includes Delta (including its Northwest subsidiary)‚ American‚ Continental and US Airways. *Based on United‘s forward-looking flight schedule for January 2010 to December 2010. Important Information For Investors And Stockholders This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. The proposed merger of equals transaction between UAL Corporation (“UAL”) and Continental Airlines‚ Inc. (“Continental”) will be submitted to the respective stockholders of UAL and Continental for their consideration. UAL will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of Continental and UAL that also constitutes a prospectus of UAL. UAL and Continental also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF CONTINENTAL ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about UAL and Continental‚ once such documents are filed with the SEC‚ through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by UAL will be available free of charge on UAL‘s website at www.united.com under the tab “Investor Relations” or by contacting UAL‘s Investor Relations Department at (312) 997- 8610. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Continental will be available free of charge on Continental‘s website at www.continental.com under the tab “About Continental” and then under the tab “Investor Relations” or by contacting Continental‘s Investor Relations Department at (713) 324-5152. UAL‚ Continental and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Continental in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Continental is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting of stockholders‚ which was filed with the SEC on April 23‚ 2010. Information about the directors and executive officers of UAL is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting of stockholders‚ which was filed with the SEC on April 30‚ 2010. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests‚ by security holdings or otherwise‚ will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts‚ but reflect Continental‘s and UAL‘s current beliefs‚ expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as “may‚” “will‚” “could‚” “should‚” “expect‚” “plan‚” “project‚” “intend‚” “anticipate‚” “believe‚” “estimate‚” “predict‚” “potential‚” “pursue‚” “target‚” “continue‚” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include‚ without limitation‚ Continental‘s and UAL‘s expectations with respect to the synergies‚ costs and other anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction; future financial and operating results of the combined company; the combined company‘s plans‚ objectives‚ expectations and intentions with respect to future operations and services; approval of the proposed transaction by stockholders and by governmental regulatory authorities; the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction; and the timing of the completion of the proposed transaction. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements‚ many of which are generally outside the control of Continental and UAL and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include‚ but are not limited to‚ (1) the possibility that the proposed transaction is delayed or does not close‚ including due to the failure to receive required stockholder or regulatory approvals‚ the taking of governmental action (including the passage of legislation) to block the transaction‚ or the failure of other closing conditions‚ and (2) the possibility that the expected synergies will not be realized‚ or will not be realized within the expected time period‚ because of‚ among other things‚ significant volatility in the cost of aircraft fuel‚ the high leverage and other significant capital commitments of Continental and UAL‚ the ability to obtain financing and to refinance the combined company‘s debt‚ the ability of Continental and UAL to maintain and utilize their respective net operating losses‚ the impact of labor relations‚ global economic conditions‚ fluctuations in exchange rates‚ competitive actions taken by other airlines‚ terrorist attacks‚ natural disasters‚ difficulties in integrating the two airlines‚ the willingness of customers to travel by air‚ actions taken or conditions imposed by the U.S. and foreign governments or other regulatory matters‚ excessive taxation‚ further industry consolidation and changes in airlines alliances‚ the availability and cost of insurance and public health threats. UAL and Continental caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Continental‘s and UAL‘s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K‚ subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q‚ recent Current Reports on Form 8-K‚ and other SEC filings. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Continental‚ UAL‚ the proposed transaction or other matters and attributable to Continental or UAL or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Neither Continental nor UAL undertakes any obligation to publicly update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof. Note to Editors: Today‘s news release‚ along with other news about United and Continental‚ is available on the Internet at www.united.com and www.continental.com‚ as well as www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com.

Onestopshop.in selects Galileo as its preferred GDS partner 04/14/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
New Delhi‚ April 14‚ 2010 – OneStopShop (www.onsestopshop.in) has selected Galileo‚ officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India and Sri Lanka‚ as its preferred GDS provider. The tie-up will come into immediate effect and will provide onestopshop.in a large offering of travel products and back-office solutions to boost its growth in the B2C domain of segregated consumer services. OneStopShop has selected Galileo Web Services 2.0 solution‚ part of a suite of professional web development products that are easy to use and cost effective. Galileo Web Services provides direct access to Galileo travel content and functionality. Its distribution solutions offer more than 429 airlines‚ of which some 75 are low cost carriers (LCCs)‚ 87‚000 hotel properties and 25 car rental firm and integrate shopping‚ pricing‚ booking and ticketing used by online travel agents. “We are very pleased with our alliance with OneStopShop‚ one of the leading market player in the online consumer services space. OneStopShop has a business-friendly and value-added and truly innovative approach to consumer services‚ which is the need of the hour in Indian urban centres. We are confident that Galileo‘s robust technology and unparalleled resource base will be the right platform for OneStopShop‘s travel offerings‚” said Marco Gorin‚ Chief Commercial Officer‚ ITQ. “Our decision to partner with Galileo was driven by their unique and comprehensive approach to travel technology and information. Our website aims to provide our customers and business partners with clearly organized solutions and opportunities for all their service needs‚ including travel services‚ and this partnership empowers us to meet this very business aim.” said Subhash Jewria‚ CMD‚ OneStopShop. NOTES TO THE EDITOR: About OneStopShop OneStopShop is an innovative online platform which aims to bring all types of services and products to consumers when they want them‚ where they want them‚ and how they want them. It is a platform that allows aggregation and commoditization of all types of services‚ thereby allowing relevant‚ just-in-time services to people who need them. The OSS group believes that in order to serve its customers efficiently‚ it is important for it to endeavour to earn the loyalty and appreciation of its business partners‚ channel partners and merchant partners. Therefore‚ it focuses on the development of a business-friendly environment that optimizes the earning potential of all its partners. With the vision of truly becoming a “one stop shop” for consumers by catering to their service needs under one roof‚ the OSS Group is taking strides to become the leading market player in the B2C domain. About Galileo: Galileo‚ one of Travelport‘s GDS business brands‚ is officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India and Sri Lanka. Galileo commenced operations in India in 1994 and over the past 15 years‚ ITQ has extended Galileo‘s network to over 333 cities with 21 dedicated offices. Galileo has more than 11‚500 agency terminals with 19 service centres and 11 training centres across India. Galileo‘s global distribution services and commitment to partnership is aimed at reducing operating costs whilst increasing efficiency and revenues for travel agencies‚ corporations and travel suppliers. Galileo provides global distribution system services for the travel industry through its computerised reservations systems‚ leading-edge products and innovative‚ Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added aggregator of travel inventory‚ dedicated to supporting its customers and‚ through them‚ expanding choices for travellers worldwide. Participating in the Galileo GDS are 385 airlines‚ 25 car rental companies‚ 87‚000 hotel properties‚ 400+ cruise lines and tour operators. The system can handle 1.5 billion messages a day‚ stores more than 4 billion airfares and books around 320 million air segments‚ 24 million hotel bookings and 19 million car rental bookings annually. Galileo has been recognised as the “Best GDS” by TravelWeekly Awards in 2008 & 2007. Visit us at www.galileo.co.in

InterGlobe General Aviation signs Sales Representation with Pacific Aerospace 04/13/2010 - InterGlobe General Aviation
New Delhi‚ April 14‚ 2010: InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited (IGGA)‚ a group company of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ has signed with Pacific Aerospace for the exclusive sales of the P-750 XSTOL aircraft in India‚ Sri Lanka‚ Bangladesh and the Maldives. The introduction of the P-750 will be the first XSTOL (Extremely Short Take Off and Landing) aircraft to enter the region. As the world‘s most versatile aircraft‚ not only is it the ideal passenger carrier‚ it is the perfect aircraft to carry out a variety of Special Missions‚ already proving itself in some of the most demanding environments across the world. The aircraft is being used by the UN World Food Programme in Chad‚ Sudan and Nepal‚ humanitarian work in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and Aerial Survey work in the Australian outback along with the freezing extremes of Alaska and the Himalayas. Pacific Aerospace has recently partnered with L-3 Communications to offer the P-750 XSTOL to the US Air Force for missions in Afghanistan. The addition of the P-750 adds a new element to IGGA‘s current product offering‚ including exclusive representation for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation‚ Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Dornier Seaplane Company and further emphasizes IGGA‘s mission to set the benchmark for General Aviation in the region. Mr. Nigel Harwood‚ President and CEO‚ InterGlobe General Aviation said‚ “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Pacific Aerospace which has a heritage of 50 years in designing and manufacturing rugged‚ versatile and reliable aircraft. The performance of P-750 XSTOL makes this a perfect aircraft for the diverse terrain of the region due to its extremely short take off and landing capability in hot and high altitude conditions and exceptional payload performance”. Damian Camp‚ Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Aerospace said‚ “India is an enormous market for performance based aircraft and no other aircraft comes close to the performance‚ruggedness and reliability of the P-750 XSTOL. With IGGA‘s market knowledge and reach we are sure the P-750 will become a major part of Indian aviation”. The agreement between the two companies not only recognizes the requirement for such aircraft in the region‚ but also cements InterGlobe General Aviation as the long-term partner of choice. “Potential for P-750 sales in our region is large and we see a fantastic opportunity with this product” said Harwood. InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IGGA)‚ a group company of InterGlobe Enterprises‚commenced business operations in 2007 as the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC. Setting the benchmark for general aviation in the region‚ IGGA‘s world class Authorized Service Centre at IGI airport in New Delhi offers superior maintenance and support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. Strengthening its footprint in the industry‚ IGGA enhanced their sales portfolio in 2009 by signing an exclusive agreement with Sikorsky Helicopter Corporation and in 2010 with Dornier Seaplane Company. InterGlobe General Aviation truly is a one stop shop for all your sales and servicing requirements. www.iggaviation.com About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. www.interglobe.com About Pacific Aerospace Located at Hamilton International Airport in New Zealand‘s North Island‚ Pacific Aerospace has over 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing rugged and reliable aircraft that perform where others can‘t. Pacific Aerospace has manufactured over 600 aircraft‚ ranging from the CT-4 two-seat military‚ fully aerobatic air trainer to the Fletcher FU-24 and Cresco agricultural aircraft‚ which average up to 17 cycles per hour‚ to today‘s P-750 XSTOL‚ which is setting the benchmark in utility‚ skydiving and aerial survey roles around the world. www.aerospace.co.nz

IGT becomes 1st Travel BPO Globally to be COPC® certified on standard version 4.3 03/23/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India – 23 March 2010- InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ a pioneer and global leader in travel technologies and services‚ announced today that it has become the world‘s first Travel BPO Globally to be certified on the COPC-2000® CSP Standard version 4.3‚ clearing the certification in the first go. With this‚ IGT joins a select number of companies currently COPC® certified including blue chip brands such as Microsoft‚ Sony‚ General Motors and TCS eServe. The COPC® certification is awarded by COPC Inc.‚ a major international consulting firm headquartered in New York and the leading global authority on customer contact center and vendor management operations. Since 1995‚ COPC® has been assisting client CSPs and Vendor Management Organizations (VMOs) around the world‚ to develop and execute high return on investment‚ operational management strategies. The certification is based on the COPC-2000® CSP Standard‚ which was developed by the COPC® Standards committee that included individuals from Microsoft‚ Motorola‚ Dell‚ American Express‚ L.L. Bean and other customer-focused companies seeking to standardize the level of service quality provided by CSP organizations and is recognized worldwide as the leading standard of excellence for customer contact and fulfillment centers. It is a comprehensive operation performance standard that specifies minimum operational requirements in critical functional areas. It ensures the COPC® Performance Management System is properly implemented and producing results. The certification was awarded after a rigorous evaluation by COPC Inc. IGT had to comply with a total of 22 requirements across 4 Categories: Leadership & Planning‚ Processes‚ People & Performance. Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO- InterGlobe Technologies congratulated the IGT team on the achievement. He said: "This indeed is a moment of great pride for all of us here and this accreditation was only made possible by the hard work of each one of you. My heartiest congratulations to all and I am sure you would continue with same enthusiasms & passion to ensure that IGT becomes the world leader." Speaking on the achievement‚ Mr. Mohit Magon‚ VP-Business Excellence- InterGlobe Technologies said‚ "As a quality process driven organization‚ we are geared towards meeting the delivery criteria‚ emphasizing on providing reliable services to our clients. This ensures on time deliveries to help meet the scheduled time and cost commitments. We have once again demonstrated that we have incorporated quality improvements into the fabric of our daily lives and brought IGT to a league of its own." “COPC Inc. congratulates IGT on this achievement‚ and commends the focus and energy with which IGT implemented the COPC® Performance Management System in a very short span of time‚” says Shreekant Vijaykar‚ Lead Auditor‚ COPC Inc. and Senior Consultant with QAI Global Services‚ COPC Inc.‘s implementation partner in this region. He adds‚ “This is a good example of how a BPO and Customer Service center‚ servicing the travel domain‚ has successfully applied the COPC® Framework to a diverse set of processes including voice-based and non-voice contact processes. With the COPC® Framework‚ IGT has been able to foster a culture of performance‚ creativity and collaboration within the company. The COPC® certification affirms IGT‘s commitment to excellence for their customers.” The Prestigious COPC® Certification follows close on heels of the recent ISO 9001:2008 certification & PCI DSS 1.2 recertification awarded to IGT. IGT has thus raised the bar yet another notch‚ for customer service and delivery excellence. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in About COPC® Customer Operations Performance Center Inc. (COPC Inc.) is the world’s leading authority on operations management and performance improvement for customer contact center and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services. COPC Inc. has helped more than 1‚000 Customer Service Providers (CSP) and Vendor Management Organizations (VMO) in 50 countries achieve superior levels of customer service‚ customer satisfaction and operational efficiency measured against proven global best-practice standards. For additional information about COPC®‚ visit the Web site www.copc.com‚ e-mail info@copc.com or call 716-835-4455. About QAI QAI is a leading global consulting and workforce development organization addressing ‘Operational Excellence’ in IT‚ BPO and Knowledge intensive service organizations. QAI Global Services‚ the consulting division of QAI‚ addresses the space of Operational Excellence which includes the areas of Process Management‚ Quality Management‚ Innovation Management‚ Project Management‚ IT Service Management and others. QAI Global Institute‚ the Competency Development division of QAI‚ focuses on creating international Education and Training products and services to address the Competence Development‚ Assessments and Certifications to cater to the large pool of manpower requiring skills for increased employability. QAI is currently servicing over 200 clients in 30 countries and our regional bases are located in US‚ India‚ UK‚ China‚ Singapore‚ Malaysia and Canada. For more information on QAI. please visit www.qaiglobal.com. Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9312473923) igt@creativecrest.com

IGT achieves prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Certification 03/18/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
For IGT‚ the receipt of ISO 9001:2008 certification‚ the most widely recognized international standard for quality management systems‚ is an important achievement in maintaining their leadership position in the industry. “This is a very important milestone for IGT” said Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of IGT. "Our reputation as a leading provider of high quality solutions and outstanding customer service is formally certified by achieving this ISO quality standard. This is a clear sign that we are committed to delivering high quality services to our esteemed clients and hence we continue to be the partner of choice for the Travel‚ Transportation and Hospitality Industries"‚ added Mr. Doshi. ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems and an important differentiator within the market. It is maintained by ISO‚ the International Organization for Standardization and administered by accreditation and certification bodies. The certification is designed to re-affirm customer satisfaction with products or services and certifies that a company or organization is applying formalized business processes. It recognizes organizations that can link business objectives with operating effectiveness. Mohit Magon‚ Vice President – Business Excellence‚ IGT‚ said‚ “As a quality driven organization‚ it‘s imperative for us to strive for high level of standards in accordance to the ever changing business environment and clients‘ business needs. Our current ISO 9001:2008 standard stands testimony to the fact the excellence culture has been deeply rooted into IGT” IGT‘s accreditation status was awarded after rigorous evaluation by BM TRADA Certifications Pvt. Ltd. on all the aspects of the Management System and BPO business operations. The certification has been issued to the company and covers BPO Services in Travel‚ Transportation and Hospitality Domain as the Scope of Certification. The review included on-site evaluations in 2 stages‚ which was conducted by a team of Lead Auditors with individual experience of more than 20 years. They further analysed the findings and assigned‚ ISO 9001:2008 status based on the company‘s performance compared to set ISO standards. “The Audit of the Quality Management Systems at InterGlobe Technologies was a very satisfying experience. The interaction with the teams at various levels across the organization could provide a great degree of visible Quality Culture. Awareness amongst the team was appreciable and the depth of the established systems could be felt through the interaction with the teams and Quality Records shared during the audit. Overall the customer and employee focus could be observed through the Audit process‚” Mr. Navin Chopra‚ Member Advisory Board‚ BM Trada. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in www.interglobetechnologies.com About ISO 9001:2008 ISO 9001:2008 is globally regarded as the most comprehensive body of standards on quality management systems and practices. It was established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)‚ an organization of national standards institutes of 162 countries and the foremost authority on quality standards. The ISO 9001:2008 standard clarifies existing requirements of the previous standard‚ ISO 9001:2000. About BM Trada BM TRADA Certification is a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).www.bmtrada.com Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9899143496) igt@creativecrest.com.

IGT Successfully Re-achieves PCI DSS 1.2 Certification 03/16/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India – 16 March‚ 2010- InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide‚ has successfully been re-certified by ControlCase on requirements of PCI Data Security Standard Version 1.2. ControlCase is a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certified by the PCI Security Standards Council. The PCI Data Security Standard is a rigorous compliance standard used by all major credit and bank card companies‚ including VISA USA‚ VISA International‚ MasterCard Worldwide‚ American Express‚ Discover Network and JCB. The PCI DSS 1.2 standard‚ which is based on extensive feedback from the PCI Security Standard Council‘s Participating Organizations‚ addresses new and evolving risks and threats. It also increases cardholder data security and minimizes the risk of data breaches for its customers. “Our customers are leading consumer focused travel and transportation organizations and they rely heavily on credit card transactions for payments; therefore our PCI DSS 1.2 recertification is an absolute testament of IGT‘s continued commitment to the highest standard in the area of data security and integrity..” said Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of IGT. Mohit Magon‚ Vice President – Business Excellence‚ IGT‚ said‚ “Being one of the first travel and transportation focused services organizations to achieve this coveted landmark showcases IGT’s highest commitment towards business excellence. The re-confirmation this year further affirms our highest dedication for quality and consistency.” Suresh Dadlani‚ COO‚ ControlCase‚ said “Congratulations to IGT and IGT’s team on achieving recertification for compliance to the requirements of PCI DSS 1.2. This was possible to achieve within a short period‚ due to your strong leadership and guidance to the team and the knowledge and application thereof by the team members involved with the assignment.” The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard and other standards that increase payment data security. The PCI Security Standards Council was formed by the major payment card brands American Express‚ Discover Financial Services‚ JCB International‚ MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc. to provide a transparent forum in which all stakeholders can provide input into the ongoing development‚ enhancement and dissemination of the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS)‚ PIN Transaction Security Requirements (PTS) and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9899143496) igt@creativecrest.com.

Get More for Less on Bahrain Air flights 03/04/2010 - InterGlobe Air Transport
New Delhi‚ March 4‚ 2010: Bahrain Air‚ the first privately owned National Carrier of Bahrain with affordable fares in both Premium and Economy classes‚ has introduced a range of in-flight complimentary meals for passengers‚ March 1 onwards. The menu will comprise hot meals freshly prepared each day and will range from Arabic to Indian to continental‚ appealing everyone‘s palate. These meals will be offered inclusive of the price of the flight. These meals will be available on all the sectors connecting to Bahrain from India. (pls confirm) The complimentary meals will be available for both premium and economy class. The elaborate menu includes breakfast‚ hot meals‚ and hot/cold snacks. The economy class and premium class menu will offer assortment of Arabic delicacies like Chicken Kabbsa‚ Egg Shakssoka‚ and grilled Haloomi Cheese sandwich. Those who want to opt for continental cuisines will also have a wide array of choices like plain egg omelet‚ cream grilled sandwiches‚ chicken mayonnaise sandwich etc. It will also offer Chicken Biryani‚ Veg Kofta‚ Rava Upma and chicken tandoori sandwiches to allure the Indian travelers. About Bahrain Air: Bahrain Air started its commercial operations in February 2008 and is playing a major role in linking Bahrain‚ the financial centre of the Middle East‚ to 18 various destinations in the GCC‚ the Levant‚ Africa‚ Iran and the Indian Sub-Continent with fast and most affordable fares based on point to point services. The airline is committed to offering its customers the highest level of comfort‚ service and reliability throughout the year with its growing network. Currently‚ it has 8 Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft of which 6 are brand new with 2 being Airbus 319.

IGT Ranked among World’s Best for Second Consecutive Year by IAOP 03/04/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India – 04 March 2010- InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to leading travel and transportation corporations worldwide‚ is excited to announce it is successfully ranked among the world‘s best in The Global Outsourcing 100® for the second consecutive year. The Global Outsourcing 100®‚ a prestigious ranking compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®)‚ will be published in the May 3‚ 2010 issue of FORTUNE® Magazine in a special advertising sponsored by the IAOP. “We take great pride in being ranked among the world‘s best by the IAOP. If it were not for the commitment of our valued customers and the relentless passion of the entire global IGT team‚ this esteemed accomplishment would not have been possible.” said Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of IGT. “The cornerstone of our business is to deliver high quality services at a quantifiable value to our customers and this recognition is a testament to our commitment to customer excellence. We look forward to replicating this success and continuing to raise the bar in years to come.” "Being named to The Global Outsourcing 100 is a great recognition‚ particularly given the strong competition‚ and these companies should be proud of achieving excellence in outsourcing. As the economy recovers‚ partnering with the world‘s best outsourcing providers and advisors will be more important than ever‚" said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett and chair of the judges‘ panel. "The Global Outsourcing 100 help companies easily identify those partners that will help them emerge as leaders." “Each year the competition to be named to the top 100 companies continues to reach higher levels‚ as the outsourcing industry continues to grow and mature in many markets. This year‚ the judges evaluated the most diverse set of applicants we‘ve ever had‚ with ongoing strong interest from Asia-Pacific and Europe‚” said Jagdish Dalal‚ Managing Director‚ Thought Leadership‚ IAOP and chairman of the judges’ panel. "The Global Outsourcing 100 program continues to grow each year in importance and has become the go-to resource for the industry‚" said Deborah Hamill‚ senior managing director global membership of IAOP. InterGlobe Technologies was selected after a rigorous application process and comprehensive review by a distinguished panel of independent judges. The ranking was determined by weighted averages based on each candidate’s core competencies‚ size and growth‚ management capabilities and most importantly‚ customer recommendations and references. Interglobe Technologies was also listed in the Global Outsourcing 100® list in the year 2009. www.interglobetechnologies.com About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9899143496) igt@creativecrest.com. About IAOP The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global‚ standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100‚000 members and affiliates worldwide‚ IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate‚ improve their outsourcing ROI‚ and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more‚ visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org. About The Global Outsourcing 100 The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is in its fifth year of compiling its annual ranking of the world‘s best outsourcing service providers and advisors – The Global Outsourcing 100. The list include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing‚ but also facility services‚ real estate and capital asset management‚ manufacturing and logistics. They include not only today‘s leaders‚ but tomorrow‘s rising stars. The Global Outsourcing 100®‚ IAOP® and the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® are registered trademarks by the association. Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9312473923) igt@creativecrest.com

IndiGo adds 25th A-320 to the fleet 03/03/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
Hyderabad‚ March 03‚ 2010–IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India‚ took the delivery of its 25th A320 aircraft on the opening day of the Hyderabad Air Show‚ ‘India Aviation 2010‘. The delivered aircraft is powered by IAE engines. The delivery ceremony was presided over by Honourable Minister for Civil Aviation‚ Shri Praful Patel. Speaking on this grand occasion‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said‚ “We are delighted with the delivery of the brand new Airbus A320 aircraft into our existing robust fleet. Airbus has been IndiGo‘s partner in growth and success since its launch in India‚ in 2006. In line with this aircraft delivery‚ IndiGo reinforces its commitment to affordable‚ hassle free air travel for passengers in India.On behalf of the entire team at IndiGo‚ we thank Hon‘ble Minister Praful Patel for supporting IndiGo‚ and we would also like to take this opportunity to thank our travel industry partners and passengers‚ who make us who we are!". "IndiGo‘s steady and impressive growth is symbolic of the energy and dynamism of the Indian aviation sector. It is fitting that as the aviation sector begins to gain momentum‚ the Airbus A320 really is the aircraft of choice for both operators and passengers. The A320 has unparalleled reliability and operating economics‚ and offers passengers the most comfortable cabin of any single aisle aircraft‚” said Dr. Kiran Rao‚ Executive Vice President‚ Marketing and Contracts‚ Airbus Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality‚ allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots‚ cabin crews and maintenance engineers‚ bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings.

IGT selected by LodgeX to build New Reservation Management Technology... 03/02/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
New Delhi- March 02‚ 2010: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide‚ has signed a software development agreement with LodgeX‚ a division of LJK Companies Inc.‚ and a Minneapolis-based provider of accommodations management software solutions and support services. Under the terms of the agreement‚ IGT will develop a web-based‚ end-to-end lodging services and reservation management platform which will comprise a comprehensive and adaptable set of functional modules to provide LodgeX and their business users a highly flexible and forward-looking solution covering all aspects of LodgeX‘s business. Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies said‚ “We are delighted to be selected by LodgeX to build their new reservations management platform. This further confirms IGT‘s position as the global leader in developing high quality‚ domain-specific solutions for our travel industry customers.” Speaking on the relationship‚ Mr. Rob Miller‚ VP-Sales and Marketing at LodgeX said‚ “Lodgex is pleased to have selected a technology partner that has its roots in the travel industry and intimately understands the world we and our clients operate in. We are excited about delivering a new software platform designed to provide significant enhancements for our current clients and propel us toward future growth.” About LJK Companies‚ Inc. LJK Companies‚ Inc. (www.ljkco.com) is a privately held certified Women‘s Business Enterprise (WBE)‚ consisting of three divisions; Hotel Management‚ Lodging Administration Services and Transportation Administration Services. LJK‘s LodgeX (www.LodgeX.com) division provides accommodations management software and support services to airlines‚ railroads‚ transportation companies‚ construction companies‚ sports teams and the military. LodgeX books and processes millions of hotel rooms each year for its clients. Press Contact: Rob Miller‚ LodgeX - LJK Companies‚ Inc.‚ (952) 767-6226 rmiller@ljkco.com About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9899143496) igt@creativecrest.com.

IGT’s achieves prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Certification 02/18/2010 - InterGlobe Enterprises
IGT‘s achieves prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Certification For IGT‚ the receipt of ISO 9001:2008 certification‚ the most widely recognized international standard for quality management systems‚ is an important achievement in maintaining their leadership position in the industry. “This is a very important milestone for IGT” said Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of IGT. "Our reputation as a leading provider of high quality solutions and outstanding customer service is formally certified by achieving this ISO quality standard. This is a clear sign that we are committed to delivering high quality services to our esteemed clients and hence we continue to be the partner of choice for the Travel‚ Transportation and Hospitality Industries"‚ added Mr. Doshi. ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems and an important differentiator within the market. It is maintained by ISO‚ the International Organization for Standardization and administered by accreditation and certification bodies. The certification is designed to re-affirm customer satisfaction with products or services and certifies that a company or organization is applying formalized business processes. It recognizes organizations that can link business objectives with operating effectiveness. Mohit Magon‚ Vice President – Business Excellence‚ IGT‚ said‚ “As a quality driven organization‚ it‘s imperative for us to strive for high level of standards in accordance to the ever changing business environment and clients‘ business needs. Our current ISO 9001:2008 standard stands testimony to the fact the excellence culture has been deeply rooted into IGT” IGT‘s accreditation status was awarded after rigorous evaluation by BM TRADA Certifications Pvt. Ltd. on all the aspects of the Management System and BPO business operations. The certification has been issued to the company and covers BPO Services in Travel‚ Transportation and Hospitality Domain as the Scope of Certification. The review included on-site evaluations in 2 stages‚ which was conducted by a team of Lead Auditors with individual experience of more than 20 years. They further analysed the findings and assigned‚ ISO 9001:2008 status based on the company‘s performance compared to set ISO standards. “The Audit of the Quality Management Systems at InterGlobe Technologies was a very satisfying experience. The interaction with the teams at various levels across the organization could provide a great degree of visible Quality Culture. Awareness amongst the team was appreciable and the depth of the established systems could be felt through the interaction with the teams and Quality Records shared during the audit. Overall the customer and employee focus could be observed through the Audit process‚” Mr. Navin Chopra‚ Member Advisory Board‚ BM Trada. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading travel services organization providing information technology and business process outsourcing solutions to travel and transportation corporations worldwide. IGT employs more than 3‚000 travel professionals operating in world-class facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines. Deep industry knowledge‚ the highest standards for quality and performance and a proven track-record enable IGT to consistently be ranked amongst its peers as one of the top outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in www.interglobetechnologies.com About ISO 9001:2008 ISO 9001:2008 is globally regarded as the most comprehensive body of standards on quality management systems and practices. It was established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)‚ an organization of national standards institutes of 162 countries and the foremost authority on quality standards. The ISO 9001:2008 standard clarifies existing requirements of the previous standard‚ ISO 9001:2000. About BM Trada BM TRADA Certification is a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).www.bmtrada.com Press Contact: Poulomi Roy‚ Account Manager (+91-9899143496) igt@creativecrest.com.

Cleartrip selects Galileo as its preferred technology partner 02/10/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
New Delhi‚ February 10‚ 2010 – Mumbai-based online travel agent (OTA) Cleartrip has selected Galileo‚ a Travelport global distribution systems (GDS) provider represented by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India‚ as its preferred GDS provider. The alliance will come into immediate effect and will provide Cleartrip with one of the world‘s largest offering of travel products as well as back-office solutions for the online agency to improve productivity‚ efficiency and analyse booking data. Cleartrip has selected Galileo Web Services 2.0 solution‚ part of a suite of professional services that are easy to use and cost effective. Galileo Web Services requires no additional software installation and provides direct access to Galileo travel content and functionality. Its distribution solutions offer more than 429 airlines‚ of which some 75 are low cost carriers (LCCs)‚ 87‚000 hotel properties and 25 car rental firm and integrate shopping‚ pricing‚ booking and ticketing used by online travel agents. “We are delighted to partner with Cleartrip‚ one of India‘s leading OTAs in understanding and meeting the demands of this important segment. Cleartrip has over the last 3 years demonstrated itself to be one of the most innovative and dynamic consumer brands in the country. Through our global reach‚ we are confident of providing Cleartrip the right platform both here in India and abroad‚” said JB Singh‚ CEO of Galileo India. “In Galileo‚ we have a partner that allows Cleartrip to evolve its current offering to the Indian consumer. Offering convenience‚ choice without confusion‚ competitive prices and exclusive destination information‚ Cleartrip has always been very customer oriented. We are confident this partnership is an important step towards enhancing the customer experience and providing the right choices to our customers‚” said Stuart Crighton‚ CEO‚ Cleartrip. The online travel market in India has grown rapidly in the last three years. According to travel industry intelligence firm‚ PhoCus Wright‚ OTAs currently hold a 21% marketshare of the travel market and expect double digit growth in 2010. In dollar terms‚ the online travel market is estimated to be worth around US$3.1 billion. NOTES TO THE EDITOR: About Cleartrip: Launched in July 2006‚ Cleartrip (www.cleartrip.com) is one of the top three online travel companies in India with 35% market share. Based on a straight forward premise of “making travel simple” for its customers‚ Cleartrip achieves this with its clean and clutter free website‚ a site that is fast to load‚ quick in providing relevant information‚ simple to navigate and offering an easy 4-step booking process. Headquartered at Mumbai‚ Cleartrip has projected a turnover of Rs 1200 Cr. (US$300 Million) in current fiscal 2008-2009. Cleartrip.com has more than 350 employees and offers 24x7 customer service. For more information‚ please contact Vinifer Gandhi on vinifer.gandhi@cleartrip.com For bookings‚ log on to www.cleartrip.com About Galileo: Galileo‚ one of Travelport‘s GDS business brands‚ is officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India and Sri Lanka. Galileo commenced operations in India in 1994 and over the past 15 years‚ ITQ has extended Galileo‘s network to over 333 cities with 21 dedicated offices. Galileo has more than 11‚500 agency terminals with 19 service centres and 11 training centres across India. Galileo‘s global distribution services and commitment to partnership is aimed at reducing operating costs whilst increasing efficiency and revenues for travel agencies‚ corporations and travel suppliers. Galileo provides global distribution system services for the travel industry through its computerised reservations systems‚ leading-edge products and innovative‚ Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added aggregator of travel inventory‚ dedicated to supporting its customers and‚ through them‚ expanding choices for travellers worldwide. Participating in the Galileo GDS are 385 airlines‚ 25 car rental companies‚ 87‚000 hotel properties‚ 400+ cruise lines and tour operators. The system can handle 1.5 billion messages a day‚ stores more than 4 billion airfares and books around 320 million air segments‚ 24 million hotel bookings and 19 million car rental bookings annually. Galileo has been recognised as the “Best GDS” by TravelWeekly Awards in 2008 & 2007. Visit us at www.galileo.co.in For further information please contact: Neha Mathur Rastogi‚ WordsWork on +919899469690 or neha@wordswork.in

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Selects Travelport As Its New GDS Partner In India 02/09/2010 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Langley‚ UK‚ February 09‚ 2010 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT)‚ a global leader specialising in business travel management‚ and leading GDS provider‚ Travelport‚ have today confirmed that they are on track to completing a large-scale migration of all of CWT India‘s GDS business to the Galileo platform. The conversion from CWT India‘s current GDS provider to Travelport‘s Galileo system marks an extension of the long standing relationship between the two international organisations who already work closely together in numerous other business travel markets across the globe. The Galileo platform was selected as the new GDS for CWT India as part of a wider‚ business re-engineering initiative aimed at increasing productivity through CWT‘s 200 points of sale across the country. As part of the switch to Galileo‚ a new‚ customised agency desktop‚ which streamlines the booking process by integrating mid- and back-office systems‚ has been built for the CWT India team. The new‚ highly automated booking process targets both a reduction in time spent on administration as well as an enhancement to the overall service provided to the business traveller. The state-of-the-art desktop also integrates valuable new content such as rail and insurance products provided by local Indian companies. A leader in India‘s corporate travel market‚ with a growing portfolio of multinational and Indian blue chip companies amongst its customers‚ CWT India employs more than 1‚000 local staff and operates a network of nine offices across eight cities. Despite generally weak market conditions last year‚ business travel in India held its own and the nation now ranks within the top three of CWT‘s largest countries by volume in the Asia Pacific region. “This migration to Galileo in India represents another significant step in our commitment to providing best-in-class services to our clients and positions CWT well for future growth in this important business travel market. Through this migration‚ we are providing our local travel counselors with a superior desktop combined with new‚ highly relevant local content. We are also implementing a more streamlined and efficient booking process that will result in even better service‚” said Andrew Winterton‚ President‚ Suppliers‚ Products & Technology for CWT. “We are delighted that CWT has extended its long standing relationship with Travelport and opted to migrate to the Galileo system in one of the world‘s fastest growing business travel markets. The success of this migration to date has been the result of strong team work by all those involved‚ including our distributor in India‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ as well as the Travelport and CWT teams based in the region‚” said Gordon Wilson‚ President and CEO of Travelport GDS. “We look forward to strengthening our partnership with CWT India further still through the future roll out of new corporate travel products and solutions.” About Carlson Wagonlit Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader specializing in business travel management. Present in more than 150 countries‚ CWT serves companies of all sizes‚ as well as government institutions and non-governmental organizations. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology‚ CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of savings‚ service‚ security and sustainability. The company is also committed to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travelers. CWT services and solutions comprise four lines of business: Traveler & Transaction Services‚ Program Optimization‚ Safety & Security‚ and Meetings & Events. In 2008‚ sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totaled US$27.8billion. For more information‚ please visit www.carlsonwagonlit.com. About Travelport Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry. Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; Airline IT Solutions‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of $2.5 billion‚ Travelport operates in 160 countries and has approximately 5‚300 employees. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management. For more information‚ please visit www.travelport.com About InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) Galileo and Worldspan are officially distributed in India by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) – InterGlobe’s exclusive travel technology company. ITQ is the key differentiator of the GDS in India and offers technology innovations like Galileo Alerts‚ E-Commerce and ITQ Financials among a host of other business improvement and growth tools. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ it has an extended network across 333 cities with 23 dedicated offices in India. Its 100% subsidiary‚ ITQ-Lanka manages the Galileo distribution in Sri Lanka. The company enjoys direct relationships with over 12‚000 agency locations‚ has 19 service centre‘s including an exclusive Air India (Domestic) helpdesk and 11 training centres with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities matching international standards. The company has been judged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India for 2008 by Great Place to Work® Institute and is the only organization in travel‚ tourism and aviation industry to figure in the coveted list. For media enquiries‚ please contact: Kate Aldridge‚ Travelport Corporate Communications Tel: +44 (0) 1753 288720 Mobile: +44 (0) 7921 698757 Email: kate.aldridge@travelport.com

IndiGo receives recognition for airside safety by BIAL 02/02/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
Bangalore‚ February 09‚ 2010–IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India‚ has been awarded by BIAL in recognition of the airline‘s outstanding contribution in airside safety at the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). This is IndiGo‘s second recognition for airside safety‚ in line with the ‘Safety Excellence Award‘ that the airline received by GMR in 2009. BIAL had launched ‘Safety at Work‘‚ a robust safety program at the Bangalore International Airport from 4th January to 3rd February 2010.This month long safety drive was meticulously executed‚ to monitor and educate airlines and the on-ground staff about safety at airside (Ramp). IndiGo was chosen as the best airline for following safety norms stringently to perfection; during this month. The categories for which IndiGo was honored were the following: •Best Company Identified for ‘Safety Practices followed during Turn Around Audits‘ •Best Company for ‘Implementing Standard FOD Practices‘ •Best Supervisor for ‘Safety Awareness‘ •Best Marshaller for ‘Safety Awareness‘ •Awareness on FOD Service Provider •Best Pushback Operator Service Provider •Proper Disposal of FOD Service Provider Speaking on the grand occasion Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President IndiGo said “We at IndiGo feel absolutely delighted to receive this recognition and strongly believe that this award is recognition of the consistent effort & commitment by all our IndiGo employees to safety. Safety is paramount to us at IndiGo led by the constant efforts of our Safety and Corporate Learning Departments.” Ghosh added‚ "On behalf of the entire team at IndiGo‚ I accept this award with great humility and we thank Bangalore International Airport for the recognition". IndiGo has been able to maintain its impressive operational efficiency‚ which is achieved through excellent operational planning‚ faster turnarounds and well coordinated efforts among all operating groups.

InterGlobe General Aviation adds Dornier Seaplane Company to its portfolio 02/02/2010 - InterGlobe General Aviation
InterGlobe General Aviation adds Dornier Seaplane Company to its portfolio New Delhi‚ February 2nd 2010: InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ announced today that it has added Dornier Seaplane Company to its growing aviation portfolio. InterGlobe General Aviation‚ currently the exclusive representative for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation‚ Atlanta Jet‚ Aircraft services Group and most recently Sikorsky Helicopter Corporation‚ will now also be responsible for the sales of the world‘s most advanced sea plane‚ the Dornier Seastar CD2. Dornier Seaplane Company has introduced a brand new product‚ the Seastar CD2 amphibious flying boat. The new fully certified all composite‚ twin engine seaplane from Dornier will be represented exclusively by InterGlobe General Aviation covering an expansive territory including India‚ the Maldives‚ Sri Lanka and Mauritius. Mr. Nigel Harwood‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe General Aviation said‚ “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Dornier Seaplane Company which has a heritage of 100 years in seaplane design‚ development and engineering. InterGlobe General Aviation believes in representing the highest quality of products. “This further enhances our portfolio and compliments the fixed and rotary wing representations already in place“ Joe Walker‚ Chief Executive Officer of Dornier Seaplane Company said‚ “This new market for amphibious aircraft is a very important part of our future plans and we are confident that this partnership with InterGlobe General Aviation will add value and strengthen our base in the region considerably. The Seastar provides the fastest cruise speeds‚ the most comfortable cabin and the greatest reliability of any amphibious aircraft available making it apt for these vast coastlines” The agreement between the two companies not only recognizes the requirement for such aircraft in the region for interconnectivity‚ Medevac‚ Tourism and VIP travel‚ but also cements InterGlobe General Aviation as the long-term partner of choice. Furthermore‚ through this association‚ InterGlobe General Aviation demonstrates its dedication in setting a benchmark for General Aviation in India. “Potential for seaplane sales in our region is very large and we see a fantastic opportunity with this product” said Harwood. InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ commenced business operations in 2007 as the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC. Setting the benchmark for general aviation in the region‚ IGGA‘s world class Authorized Service Centre at IGI airport in New Delhi offers superior maintenance and support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. Strengthening its footprint in the industry‚ IGGA enhanced their sales portfolio in early 2009 by signing exclusive agreements with Atlanta Jet‚ Aircraft Service Group and Sikorsky Helicopter Corporation. InterGlobe General Aviation truly is a one stop shop for all your sales and servicing requirements. www.iggaviation.com About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. www.interglobe.com About Dornier Seaplane company Dornier Seaplane Company is a U.S corporation owned by the family of Conrado Dornier‚ heir to a three-generation family tradition in the design‚ development and manufacture of aircraft and of flying boats. Dornier Seaplane Company‘s vision is to lead the world‘s aeromarine industry. Its mission is to make‚ sell and support the world‘s best seaplanes. While the engineering core of the company resides in Germany‚ the production‚ sales and customer support will be established in North America to form the nucleus of the world‘s premier center of excellence for amphibious aviation‚ continuing Dornier‘s tradition of innovation in aerospace.

IndiGo awarded as ‘Most Admired Travel Product of the Year 2009’ by SATTE 02/01/2010 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
National‚ February 01‚ 2010: IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India‚ has been awarded as ‘Most Admired Travel Product of the Year 2009‘ by South Asian Travel and Tourism Exhibition (SATTE)‚ at the SATTE Achievers Award 2010. Mr. Salman Khurshid‚ Hon‘ble Union Minister of State (Independent-Charge) for Corporate Affairs presented the award to Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo on January 28‚ 2010 at a gala function at the Leela Kempinski in Gurgaon. Speaking on the grand occasion Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said “This award is very special to IndiGo as it recognizes our efforts to provide affordable fares‚ on time and hassle free travel. We feel absolutely delighted to receive this recognition and it is gratifying to see that our unrelenting efforts to redefine quality standards in Indian aviation have been recognized. It feels great that this award recognizes the role of IndiGo across all travel domains.” Ghosh added‚ "I accept this award on behalf of the entire team at IndiGo and we will continue to work hard to achieve even higher standards of excellence. And finally‚ we thank our passengers‚ who make us who we are!" While giving this award Mr. Salman Khurshid said “You guys are just wonderful!”

InterGlobe Technologies features in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for 4th year 01/20/2010 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India‚ 20th January 2010 - InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) has again been chosen amongst the fastest growing technology companies in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for Asia Pacific 2009. This gives IGT a rare distinction of making the list for the 4th year in a row. InterGlobe Technologies‘ CEO‚ Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ said‚ "This recognition by Deloitte for IGT‘s exceptional growth is a testimony for the dedication and commitment of our teams. We strive to maintain the status of a global leader in delivering IT and BPO services to the Travel and transportation domains. We will continue our relentless pursuit to ensure absolute success for our customers‚ shareholders and employees." This is the eighth edition of the survey and it focused on how world‘s economic recession has shaped the plans and practices for growth. It covered companies in Australia‚ China‚ Hong Kong‚ India‚ Japan‚ Korea‚ Malaysia‚ New Zealand‚ Singapore‚ Taiwan and Thailand. The ranking recognizes the top 500 technology companies‚ both public and private‚ according to their revenue performance over the past three years. The top five companies this year averaged a three-year revenue growth rate of 8‚980 percent‚ significantly lower than last year‘s record breaking 30‚038 percent‚ but more in keeping with the rates of 2007 (13‚849 percent) and 2006 (6‚799 percent). Overall‚ the average percentage growth rate for the entire 500 ranked companies was 361 percent‚ about half the rate in 2008. There are overall 71 Indian companies that have made the list. Of these‚ 60 are in the software sector. IGT has been ranked in Fast 500 on the basis of its software business. The rankings are based upon percentage revenue growth over past three years. “Making the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific ranking is a testament to a company‘s commitment to technology‚” Ian Thatcher‚ partner in charge of Deloitte‘s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific program. “With its exceptional growth rate over three years‚ InterGlobe Technologies has proven that its leadership has the vision and determination to grow in difficult conditions.” Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific selection and qualifications The Technology Fast 500 list is compiled from Deloitte‘s Technology Fast 50 Asia Pacific programs‚ nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500‚ and public company database research. To qualify for the Technology Fast 500‚ entrants must have had first year operating revenues of at least US$50‚000. Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in Asia Pacific and must be a “technology company‚” defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company‘s operating revenues; Manufactures a technology related product‚ or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing. IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With over 2500 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America‚ Europe and Philippines‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. In 2009‚ International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and Global Services ranked IGT amongst the Top 100 Outsourcing companies in the world. www.igt.in About Deloitte Deloitte provides audit‚ tax‚ consulting‚ and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 140 countries‚ Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate. Deloitte‘s more than 168‚000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence. Deloitte‘s professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity‚ outstanding value to markets and clients‚ commitment to each other‚ and strength from cultural diversity. They enjoy an environment of continuous learning‚ challenging experiences‚ and enriching career opportunities. Deloitte‘s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility‚ building public trust‚ and making a positive impact in their communities. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu‚ a Swiss Verein‚ and its network of member firms‚ each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a de

ibis Pune opens today 11/04/2009 - InterGlobe Hotels
ibis‚ the international economy hotel brand of Accor and the worldwide reference in the economy hotel sector‚ opened its doors in Pune today. Strategically situated five minutes away from Pune International Airport and on the prominent Nagar Road artery‚ the ibis Pune will be welcoming guests from later today. ibis Pune has 175 comfortable‚ well-designed and fully equipped guest rooms with en suite modular bathrooms‚ a contemporary fit-out including flat screen TV‚ Wi-Fi and broadband internet access to suit the needs of both business and leisure travellers. Responsive to the needs of travelers‚ Ibis Pune will provide round-the-clock reception‚ value accommodation and food & beverage services to visitors to Pune. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Maverik Mukherjee‚ General Manager‚ ibis Pune said “With the opening of ibis Pune‚ we hope to set new standards of hospitality for economy hotels in the city. The hotel will provide quality‚ international‚ economy accommodation to guests with the reassurance of one of the worlds largest and most respected economy hotel brands. We are confident that the hotel will be well received by both international and domestic guests where there has been demand for affordably priced accommodation for sometime.” The hotels restaurant “Spice it” is a mutli cuisine contemporary environment serving both a la carte and buffet from interactive cooking stations. An outdoor alfresco area alongside “Spice it” enables guests to enjoy Pune‘s pleasant weather. The Hub‚ the hotels bar with its energetic ambience‚ refreshing beverages and free Wi-Fi will serve as a gathering place throughout the day and night. ibis Pune also has two meeting spaces augmented by the latest technology‚ with natural light and providing views of Pune and surroundings. The ibis hotel brand stands for quality‚ simplicity and value and the hotel is being positioned as the best value international hotel in Pune‚ for those consumers willing to trade luxuries but not comfort. Clients can expect high quality service from attentive and well-trained staff at ibis Pune. The hotel is committed to the ‘15 minute satisfaction contract‘‚ an illustration of the brands commitment to quality. Opening Offer: ibis Pune has released a promotional rate of Rs. 3‚899/- plus taxes for single and double occupancy. ibis‚ the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor Group‚ offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all facilities at the best local value for quality: a fully equipped room‚ the security of service available 24 hours a day‚ 7 days a week‚ and a great variety of restaurants. The quality of the ibis offering has been recognised by international ISO 9001 certification since 1997. The chain is also the first in the world to demonstrate its environmental involvement by obtaining ISO 14001 certification‚ already granted to nearly a third of its hotels. Created in 1974‚ ibis is today the leader in Europe and one of the top economical hotel chains in the world‚ with more than 100‚000 rooms and 847 hotels in 43 countries. For more information‚ please visit our web site at www.ibishotel.com. Accor‚ a major global group and the European leader in hotels‚ as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions‚ operates in nearly 100 countries with 150‚000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses: - Hotels‚ with the Sofitel‚ Pullman‚ MGallery‚ Novotel‚ Mercure‚ Suitehotel‚ Ibis‚ all seasons‚ Etap Hotel‚ Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands‚ representing 4‚000 hotels and nearly 500‚000 rooms in 90 countries‚ as well as strategically related activities‚ such as Lenôtre; - Services‚ with 32 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits‚ rewards and motivation‚ and expense management. Interglobe Hotels is a joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises and Accor‚ established in 2004 to develop a network of 25 ibis hotels throughout the subcontinent. The first ibis hotel opened in Gurgaon in August 2008 and Accor has announced further expansion of its highly-successful international economy brand-ibis in India‚ with 14 projects committed across 10 destinations‚ totalling over 2700 through 2012. These projects include Mumbai‚ Chennai‚ Bangalore‚ Hyderabad‚ Ahmedabad‚ Jaipur and Nashik. Ibis Pune opening will be followed by ibis Mumbai Airport later next year.

IndiGo bagged the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2009 10/27/2009 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India‚ bagged the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2009 in the category of Aviation. The award was presented to IndiGo by the honorable Finance Minister‚ Mr. Pranab Mukherjee at a formal event on the evening of October 27‚ 2009 at Taj Lands Ends‚ Mumbai. The prestigious jury at the event recognized and honored the organizations and Business leaders who have played a significant role in shaping the Indian Economy. The objective of the awards was to salute the leaders who fuel India‘s journey to the forefront of the World Economy in an ethical manner. On receiving the award‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President IndiGo said‚ “To us‚ this honor is a true recognition of how we are evolving‚ maturing and redefining the airline business in India. We at IndiGo feel absolutely delighted to receive this recognition and it is gratifying to see that our unrelenting efforts to redefine quality standards in Indian aviation have been recognized.”. Ghosh added “Independent and unbiased public recognition is always great encouragement for the entire team at IndiGo…. It has been our constant endeavour to live up to and exceed our passenger‘s expectations and continue making their journey a hassle free experience. On behalf of the entire team at IndiGo‚ I accept this award with great humility and we thank NDTV profit team and the Hon‘ble Finance Minister for the recognition”. The judging process was divided into 6 stages such as: Finalization of verticals‚ Collation of Nomination Universe‚ Filter Nominees – rank short listed entities‚ Questionnaire Rollout‚ Nomination Process Review & Jury Meeting Preparation and Evaluation by Jury . In the final stage a renowned jury debated over the nominees companies and identified the winners. Along with the NDTV Profit team‚ the business process advisors decided on the final list of award verticals across domains. The basis of deciding the verticals was to give sufficient representation of high growth industries forming a significant part of India‘s GDP. A total of around 800 companies were screened and IndiGo was shortlisted as a nominee in the category of aviation.

First ibis hotel in India receives leading environmental certification 10/26/2009 - InterGlobe Hotels
After one year of successful operation‚ ibis Gurgaon‚ the international economy hotel brand of Accor‚ has been certified with the ISO 14001 environmental certification. With this certification‚ ibis Gurgaon joins the brands green commitment to sustainable development committing to actions to respect the environment including sorting waste and recycling‚ energy and water saving initiatives. As a part of Accor‘s strong commitment towards the environment‚ all Ibis hotels are committed to working to ISO14001 standards. Today‚ 270 hotels in 15 countries have achieved certification. ISO14001 certification is one of the most highly regarded environmental standards and validates the company policies on waste reduction and water and energy consumption‚ in accordance with local regulations. The brand has set itself the goal to have 75% of its hotels certified by 2010. With ISO 14001 certification‚ ibis Gurgaon commits to providing proof of its compliance with the national and international environmental regulations that apply to the hotel and restaurant activities. Jean-Michel Casse‚ Senior Vice-President‚ Operations India said‚ “Accor has for a very long time been committed to the environment through a multitude of actions. One of these commitments is the ibis brand to ISO14001. The ibis Gurgaon has demonstrated it‘s ability to implement the necessary actions in achieving certification‚ and will be the benchmark for the other ibis hotels in India as they open. Indeed‚ through achieving certification‚ the ibis hotel brand takes a leading position for environmental actions in the economy hotel sector in India.” The expansion of the ibis network continues in. By early 2010 there will be 3 ibis hotels operating in the key cities of Gurgaon‚ Mumbai and Pune‚ with 7 more ibis hotels being completed by the end of 2011‚ providing the basis of what will become India‘s foremost international economy hotel brand. Speaking on the occasion Prashant Kumar‚ General Manager‚ Ibis Gurgaon said “The team at the Ibis Gurgaon has chosen to demonstrate their commitment towards the environment and achieving certification is tangible recognition of this. We are very proud to be a part of the Accor‘s strong commitment to the environment as we comply with all the ISO14001 standards.” The first of its kind in India‚ Ibis Gurgaon was recently awarded the Best budget/mid scale hotel in India at the inaugural HICSA hotels of the year awards. The hotel offers 217 rooms‚ each with a contemporary fit out including flat screen TV and Internet access. Featuring an exotic restaurant with an outdoor area‚ late night dining‚ modern gymnasium and two well equipped meeting rooms‚ Ibis Gurgaon truly makes for a great value accommodation.. ibis‚the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor Group‚ offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all facilities at the best local value for quality: a fully equipped room‚ the security of service available 24 hours a day‚ 7 days a week‚ and a great variety of restaurants. The quality of the ibis offering has been recognised by international ISO 9001 certification since 1997. The chain is also the first in the world to demonstrate its environmental involvement by obtaining ISO 14001 certification‚ already granted to nearly a third of its hotels. Created in 1974‚ ibis is today the leader in Europe and one of the top economical hotel chains in the world‚ with more than 100‚000 rooms and 847 hotels in 43 countries. For more information‚ please visit our web site at www.ibishotel.com. Accor‚ a major global group and the European leader in hotels‚ as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions‚ operates in nearly 100 countries with 150‚000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses: • Hotels‚ with the Sofitel‚ Pullman‚ MGallery‚ Novotel‚ Mercure‚ Suitehotel‚ ibis‚ all seasons‚ Etap Hotel‚ Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands‚ representing 4‚000 hotels and nearly 500‚000 rooms in 90 countries‚ as well as strategically related activities‚ such as Lenôtre; • Services‚ with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits‚ rewards and loyalty‚ and expense management.

InterGlobe General Aviation adds Sikorsky to its portfolio 10/21/2009 - InterGlobe General Aviation
InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ announced today that it has added Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a world leader in helicopter design‚ manufacture and service) to its growing aviation portfolio. InterGlobe General Aviation‚ currently the exclusive representative for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation‚ Atlanta Jet and Aircraft services Group‚ will now also be responsible for commercial sales of Sikorsky‘s helicopters in India. Mr. Nigel Harwood‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe General Aviation said‚ “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation‚ the market demand in India is significant. InterGlobe General Aviation believes in representing the highest quality of products and we are delighted to be associated with the original inventor of helicopters – Sikorsky. AVM (retd) AJS Walia‚ Managing Director‚ India & South Asia‚ Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation said‚ “We see great potential in this market and are confident that this partnership with InterGlobe General Aviation will add value and strengthen our base in India considerably.” “Our helicopters exemplify safety style and luxury and we hope to enhance our existing list of Indian patrons‚” he added. The agreement between the two companies not only recognizes the demand for such helicopters in the region but also cements InterGlobe General Aviation as the only choice for such a partnership. Furthermore‚ through this association‚ InterGlobe General Aviation demonstrates its dedication in setting a benchmark for general aviation in India. InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ commenced business operations in 2007 as the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC. Setting the benchmark for general aviation in the region‚ IGGA‘s world class Authorized Service Centre at IGI airport in New Delhi offers superior maintenance and support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. Strengthening its footprint in the industry‚ IGGA enhanced their sales portfolio in early 2009 by signing an exclusive agreement with both Atlanta Jet and Aircraft Service Group. InterGlobe General Aviation truly is a one stop shop for all your sales and servicing requirements. www.iggaviation.com About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. www.interglobe.com About Sikorsky Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a subsidiary of $62 billion United Technologies of America. Sikorsky is known for its world class helicopters. The Black Hawk‚ S76‚ S-92‚ Ch-53 are some of the very well known machines. The VVIP and Offshore segments prefer Sikorsky machines. S-92 is the preferred choice of various Heads of States in the world. The mission statement of Sikorsky says it all: “We pioneer flight solutions‚ that bring people home everywhere…….every time.” www.sikorsky.com.

Hawker 4000 delivers to first Indian customer 10/07/2009 - InterGlobe General Aviation
Hawker 4000‚ the world‘s most advanced and luxurious supermidsize business jet has made its first entry in India. InterGlobe General Aviation (a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises)‚ the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC‚ delivered this first super-midsized business jet to a Mumbai based customer. The winner of Robb Reports “Best of the best”‚ the Hawker 4000‚ priced at USD $22.2 million‚ has redefined standards for business aviation globally with its unmatched quality‚ comfort‚ safety‚ value and technological innovation. The spacious and luxurious Hawker 4000 is capable of carrying a two-man crew and nine passengers over distances of up to 3‚280 nautical miles and is well suited to the Indian market as it can complete all mission requirements normally only associated with aircraft of much higher acquisition cost. Commenting on delivery and response to date from the Indian corporate fraternity‚ Nigel A. Harwood‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe General Aviation said‚ “We are delighted to announce the arrival of the 4000 aircraft in India. Designed to maximize the productivity of customers by enabling them to reach destinations faster‚ it is a fitting choice for the Indian business community who wish to combine luxury with efficiency and price. This Hawker 4000 delivery is the first of three deliveries to take place over the coming months and thus highlights the demand in the market. Harwood went on to say‚ “Hawker models are well suited to the requirements of the business or private traveler in India. Luxurious cabins‚ individually customized to provide an exceptional experience are hallmark of the Hawker line. The range and capabilities of Hawker aircraft make business travel an easy option”. InterGlobe General Aviation‚ the only Hawker Beechcraft Authorized Service Centre in the region‚ provides support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. The World Class facility includes 1‚700 square meters of amenities including a VIP lounge‚ pilot offices‚ crew lounges‚ maintenance support offices and a large hangar that can perform light and heavy maintenance. InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ commenced business operations in 2007 as the exclusive sales and service representative for Hawker Beechcraft in SAARC. Setting the benchmark for general aviation in the region‚ IGGA‘s world class Authorized Service Centre at IGI airport in New Delhi‚ offers superior maintenance and support to all Hawker Beechcraft customers. Strengthening its footprint in the industry‚ IGGA enhanced their sales portfolio in early 2009 by signing exclusive agreements with US based companies; Atlanta Jet and Aircraft Services Group. Defining its value proposition “Aviation Personalized”‚ IGGA through its specialized aircraft management processes‚ offers its customers services tailored to their needs. InterGlobe General Aviation truly is a one stop shop for all your sales and servicing requirements. www.iggaviation.com. About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. www.interglobe.com.

Leveraging IndiGo's CSR Campaign 09/29/2009 - : InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the finest low fare carrier in India TO “IndiGo‚ the finest airline in India‚ is bringing a smile to thousands of lesser-privileged children and families based across India by joining hands with leading NGO‘s such as Sankalp Welfare Society‚ CanKids‚ SOS Village‚ Akanksha Foundation and Deepalya. Starting 27th September to the 3rd of October‚ IndiGo employees are putting their best foot forward to help the ones in need and aim to bring joy to their lives with the help of special initiatives ranging from food drives‚ blood donation camps‚ cricket matches and educational workshops that are being conducted across multiple locations in India. On this announcement‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo‚ said‚ “We are extremely happy to join hands with Sankalp Welfare Society‚ CanKids‚ SOS Village‚ Akanksha and Deepalya‚ to make a difference in the lives of lesser privileged children and families. With the various initiatives that we have planned across the country‚ our aim is to bring joy to their lives and give back to the society. IndiGo is all about helping people cease opportunities … wherever they may be … IndiGo would like to help Reach them.” Mr. Ghosh further added‚ "This initiative is really close to our heart and does not start or end with the Joy of giving Week. It will be an on-going initiative. I appeal to all our passengers and partners to participate actively. This is the festive season and what better way to celebrate than to make a difference in someone else‘s life." Ms Sudha Parthasarathy‚ Executive Director‚ Deepalaya‚ said‚ “The partnership with Indigo helps Deepalaya give flight to the dreams of children from marginalized sections of the population. Deepalaya works with the socio economic challenged sections of society. By placing the Deepalaya pamphlets on its coaches‚ IndiGo is helping us reach out to a wider cross section of the population which is in a position to make a difference and further strengthen us in our efforts. Ms Sirisha Gadepalli‚ Fund Raising Manager‚ Akanksha Foundation said‚ “Akanksha is excited to initiate this partnership with IndiGo‚ which presents us with a great opportunity to reach out to a large section of people that IndiGo caters to‚ especially in Mumbai and Pune. With IndiGo‘s commitment to making a difference to society we look forward to many more exciting activities in future.” Ms. Poonam Bagai‚ President‚ Cankids‚ said‚ “We at Cankids earnestly believe that society stands to gain immensely through fostering and strengthening corporate-civil society partnerships through various community initiatives. We look forward to take this relationship forward. We would like to develop a partnership with IndiGo by engaging IndiGo employees to volunteer their time and resources for children affected from cancer.” Ms. Aradhana Gupta‚ Joint CEO‚ Sankalp‚ said‚ “This initiative will help us continue the mid-day meal that we are providing to all the children which will not increase their attendance and meet their nutritional requirements. We at Sankalp thank IndiGo for all the effort that has gone into this initiative.” Various initiatives that IndiGo plans to undertake: September 27th - October 3rd 2009: IndiGo will kick start the food drive with the help of Sankalp Welfare Society‚ in their Gurgaon and Delhi offices There will be cartons put at these locations wherein employees will be encouraged to donate a packet of rice‚ porridge or cereals. IndiGo will be placing ‘Smile with Akanksha‘ Lunch Bags at the Check In counters at Mumbai & Pune Airports respectively. Any passengers interested to buy the same will have to purchase it for Rs 100. The proceeds will then go to the Akanksha Foundation. As a part of IndiGo‘s Volunteers Employee Participation initiative‚ IndiGo employees would visit Deepalaya centre(s) and teach/coach/mentor children on multiple topics/subjects like Public Speaking‚ Confidence Building‚ Computers‚ other subjects etc. On 29th September‚ 2009‚ a blood donation camp was organized in IndiGo‘s Gurgaon office which is being facilitated by AIIMS. On 1st of October‚ 2009‚ IndiGo employees along with a couple of ITQ employees will be playing a cricket match with around 25 children in the SOS Village in Guwahati. During this interaction the refreshments will be provided by IndiGo.

Hawker takes top honors for the second year 09/10/2009 - InterGlobe General Aviation
After awarding top honors to the Hawker 4000 in 2008‚ Robb Report now honors the Hawker 900XP with their prestigious Best of Best award for 2009. Why? Because the 900XP does most of what big jets do at a fraction of the cost‚ while outranking its midsize-segment competitors with a 30% larger cabin than the Gulfstream G150‚ more stand-up headroom than the Cessna Citation Sovereign‚ and a cabin wider than both. "The Hawker 900XP is gaining attention from businesses ready to ‘right-size‘ from bigger jets‚" says Robb Report. Hawker‘s right-size solution delivers more power with less fuel and improved efficiency. Add superior range and payload capacity‚ and it becomes clear why the Hawker 900XP - the world‘s best-sellingmidsize business jet - is the right size for you.

Accor remains firmly committed to expansion in India 09/02/2009 - InterGlobe Hotels
• 45 hotels committed to development in 15 cities throughout India • Ibis‚ Novotel and Pullman committed at ‘Aerocity‘ - Delhi International Airport • 3 Novotel‘s operating today and 5 new Novotels‘ detailed • Over RS 636 crore (USD130 million) committed to hotel investments in India to date • 15 ibis hotels committed with ibis Pune to open next month • India‘s first Sofitel scheduled to open in Mumbai in 2010 New Delhi‚ September 2‚ 2009 – Accor today detailed further growth of its hotel network for India‚ ensuring the sub continent remains at the forefront of the company‘s expansion plans. Accor currently operates 5 hotels throughout India. This network will expand with an additional hotel to open later this year (ibis Pune) followed by 7 hotels opening in 2010‚ 18 hotels in 2011 and 19 are programmed for completion in 2012. This will see the network totaling 50 hotels and over 10‚400 rooms with current commitments. This expansion includes 3 hotels as a part of ‘Aerocity‘ the hospitality precinct at Delhi International Airport‚ where Accor will operate a Pullman‚ Novotel and an ibis‚ with a combined stage 1 total of 985 guest rooms. There is provision for the expansion of the ibis hotel in the future. The ibis will open in late 2011‚ with the Pullman and Novotel opening in 2012. Commenting on the progress to date and the prospects of Accor‘s development and growth in India at a press briefing in New Delhi‚Michael Issenberg – Accor Asia Pacific Chairman and Chief Operating Officer said “India is one of the world‘s most dynamic economies and a country that offers significant prospects for the development of hotels. Accor has developed an expansion strategy‚ created relevant joint ventures and investment commitments to ensure that Accor will be the leading international hotel operator in India by 2012.” As a part of India‘s first hill city - Lavasa‚ Accor will manage 4 hotels with a total of 676 guest rooms‚ in addition to Lavasa Lakes Convention Centre‚ with facilities to cater to 1‚500 delegates for events. The hotel portfolio includes the Pullman Lavasa with 258 rooms‚ Novotel Lavasa with 200 guest rooms‚ Mercure Lavasa with 130 guest rooms and Grand Mercure with 88 apartments. Issenberg added; “Whilst we are placing a significant emphasis on the mid and economy sectors‚ we are also expanding in the upscale segments – this comprehensive strategy helps set Accor apart from most other international hotel companies operating in India today. Accor has made a great deal of progress in laying the foundations for an extensive network with a multiple brand portfolio‚ which will cater to both domestic and international markets across multiple segments and throughout all key areas of sub continent.” Ibis Gurgaon opened in the second half of 2008 and will soon be joined by the ibis Pune which is scheduled to open in October‚ 2009. In addition to these 2 hotels‚ 14 ibis hotels are committed to development to date‚ taking the total inventory to 2‚909 guest rooms by 2012. Uttam Dave – Head of Development for Accor hotels in India and President and CEO of InterGlobe Hotels (Accor‘s key partner in India) says: “Acquisition of sites for the expansion of the ibis network continues and is ahead of our development forecasts. By early 2010 there will be 3 ibis hotels operating in the key cities of Gurgaon‚ Mumbai and Pune‚ with 7 more ibis hotels being completed by the end of 2011‚ providing the basis of what will become India‘s foremost international economy hotel brand.” Today Accor details 5 Novotel‘s for India‚ all scheduled to open in 2010 and 2011. Novotel Bangalore with 219 guest rooms will be the next Novotel to open by the end of 2010. Opening in December 2011 is Novotel Kolkata‚ a new 300 room hotel situated in the heart of New Town and close to the upcoming suburb and IT hub of Salt. Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach” will be the first internationally branded and operated hotel in this progressive city. The hotel is located on the scenic Marine Drive‚ and will feature 240 rooms all of which will face the Arabian Sea‚ a convention facility for 1200 people‚ with two restaurants‚ a bar lounge and a spa. Additionally the previously mentioned Novotel Delhi International Airport and Novotel Lavasa. Currently there are 3 Novotel‘s operating throughout India – Novotel Hyderabad‚ Novotel Hyderabad Airport and the recently opened Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. The committed network includes 13 additional Novotel‘s and 3‚524 rooms in Delhi‚ Pune‚ Mumbai‚ Goa and Chenai. Sofitel‚ Accor‘s luxury brand‚ will debut with Sofitel Mumbai Bandra Kurla (283 guest rooms) scheduled to open in quarter 3‚ 2010. Other commitments for Sofitel include Sofitel Mumbai Muland and SO Mumbai Muland (193 guest rooms) which will both open in 2012 and centred within the Nirmal Lifestyle Complex in Muland. SO is the design label attached to the Sofitel brand. Accor‘s Pullman Hotels and Resorts brand has become the regions fastest growing 5 star hotel brand. There are presently 13 Pullman hotels operating throughout the region and a further 18 committed to development including 2 projects for India - Pullman Gurgaon(284 guest rooms) and Pullman Lavasa (250 guest rooms). The Pullman brand was re-launched by Accor at the end of 2008 to cater to the demand of hotel owners and investors seeking 5 star hotel products that do not require over investment. Network ambitions for the Asia Pacific region remain at 100 Pullman hotels by 2015. Accor remains on track to achieve aggressive development ambitions for India and focused on achieving the aforementioned objectives.

At United, the world is truly flat! 08/26/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
United Airlines‚ one of the largest US based international carriers‚ is upgrading its International First® Class and International Business® Class products. This will provide passengers flying United Airlines with more privacy‚ personal space and added comfort on overseas flights .United currently has completed conversion of their entire B767 fleet‚ with 22 of the 24 B747 aircraft also complete. For more information on routes served and rollout details visit: suitedreams.united.com With this transformation‚ United Airlines will be the first US carrier to offer fully lie-flat beds in Business class on overseas flights. The new seats have been designed in order to be an optimal space to work‚ sleep or relax while enjoying the latest entertainment and exclusive amenities. Once the entire modification is complete‚ customers can expect consistent lie-flat seating in United First and United Business across the carrier‘s entire international fleet of B767‚ B747 and B777 aircraft. Passengers can experience this state-of-the-art product by United on flights connecting through Amsterdam‚ Frankfurt‚ Zurich‚ Geneva‚ London Heathrow‚ Bangkok‚ Singapore‚ Tokyo to name a few. The new United First Suite is nearly three inches wider than the existing popular United First Suite and reclines to multiple angles or serves as a fully flat 6-foot‚ 6-inch bed. Each suite offers a cutting-edge entertainment system providing a 15.4-inch widescreen flat panel monitor with an on-demand digital video and music system that offers multiple selections of movies‚ TV programmes and video games. United also will offer 50 channels of XM-branded audio content‚ delivering more than 3‚000 songs and a jukebox to create customized play lists. Both the entertainment system navigation controls and content will be offered in several languages. The upgraded International United Business cabin features a new seat that reclines to a 180º‚ 6-foot‚ 4-inch lie-flat bed and is designed to provide customers ultimate comfort with more features‚ space and personalization options during their International travel. Every inch of the innovative‚ forward and rear-facing seat configuration is tailored to maximize personal space and privacy. The new international United Business seat is up to 23.5 inches wide and adjusts to a broad range of positions. The innovative forward and rear-facing design will provide customers a sense of more space and privacy‚ as well as better access to the aisles. Each seat offers audio and video on-demand and a video screen for viewing more than 150 hours of movies and TV programmes. At 15.4 inches‚ the video screen is three times larger than United‘s previous business class. About United Airlines: United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates nearly 3‚300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles‚ San Francisco‚ Denver‚ Chicago and Washington‚ D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region‚ Europe and Latin America‚ United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance‚ which provides connections for our customers to 912 destinations in 159 countries worldwide. United‘s 49‚500 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world.

Turkish Airlines appoints Amit Mathur as Manager, Sales – Western & Southern India 08/25/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Turkish Airlines has announced appointment of Amit Mathur‚ Manager Sales for its Indian operations in western and southern region. He will be responsible for augmenting airline‘s revenue and sales in India and in turn establish Turkish Airlines as a leading network carrier out of Istanbul. A management graduate‚ he has over a decade long experience in selling GDS and Airlines products prior to Turkish Airlines. He was with Jet Airways as Manager – Sales based in Mumbai and before that he was working with Galileo as Manager Sales for Western India. Amit‘s strengths are being analytical and strategically precise with his approach to selling‚ his ability to always see the bigger picture and his proven track record of implementing his plans and strategies successfully‚ thereby creating a win-win situation for the companies he has worked for. About Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines started its India operations in February 2009 with daily flights from New Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul and other parts of Europe. Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company with a fleet of 127 aircraft flying to 144 destinations around the world‚ comprising 35 domestic and 109 international destinations. Turkish Airlines carried about 23 million passengers in the past year‚ 2008.

IndiGo won the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Award ‘09 07/31/2009 - : InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India‚ won the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Award ‘09 and was adjudged the best low cost carrier. Now in its third year‚ these awards honor the best in class travel destinations and other ancillary services of the tourism industry. The CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards are the last word on travel for the consumers and the industry alike. CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards is a definitive and path breaking initiative that sets the ultimate benchmark for travel in India. This award was based on a robust and comprehensive study conducted by India‘s leading research firm‚ Synovate. This study is India‘s most exhaustive pan- India study conducted across 12 cities with over thousands of respondents voting for their choice of travel services and destinations. On winning this award‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo‚ said‚ “To me‚ this award is a true recognition of how IndiGo has redefined the airline business in India. Independent and unbiased public recognition is always great encouragement for the entire team at IndiGo … especially‚ when it is backed by a name such as CNBC AWAAZ and a survey that is as extensive as this one. At IndiGo‚ we try and keep things simple and deliver on what we promise to our customers." Mr. Ghosh further added‚ "It has been our constant endeavour to live up to and exceed our passenger‘s expectations and continue making their journey a hassle free experience. I accept this Award on behalf of the 2300 members of Team IndiGo who go out every day‚ in rain or shine‚ with a smile and make a difference! ” At the verge of completing three years of its operations‚ this was the third year in a row that IndiGo has been adjudged as India‘s Best Low Fare Carrier. In 2007‚ IndiGo was voted as the Best LCC by the Airline Passengers Association of India. In 2008‚ IndiGo received the award of the Best LCC at the Galileo Express Travel Awards. And now in 2009‚ its the CNBC Awaaz awards.

Travelport GDS signs full content agreement with Finnair 07/17/2009 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Travelport GDS‚ one of the world‘s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers‚ operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms‚ has today announced a new full content agreement with Finnish flag-carrier Finnair. The agreement will provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents worldwide with access to the airline‘s entire published inventory and fares. “It is wonderful to have Finnair on board‚ as part of our broad portfolio of airline content. Finnair provides an important link for Indian travellers to Europe and beyond via Helsinki. This will add to the convenience of outbound travellers in order to be able to plan better and more efficient itineraries”‚ said J.B. Singh‚ President and CEO‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ National Distribution Company of Travelport GDS in India‚ operating both Galileo and Worldspan platforms. “This full content agreement with Finnair will provide increased functionality to the airline as well as the very best service to our agency customers”‚ said Matthew Hall‚ vice president‚ supplier services for Travelport GDS. This is further to Travelport GDS‘s strengthened position in Scandinavia where we are gaining share.” Tom Kallstrom‚ vice president for Finnair added: “We are happy that we were able to conclude the agreement with Travelport GDS‚ which significantly strengthens our multi-channel distribution strategy. Finnair is committed to developing its business network and as such‚ this new agreement will provide this all important link to the agents.” Finnair is one of the world‘s oldest operating airlines‚ established in 1923. Its operations focus on transporting passengers between Europe and Asia‚ via Helsinki. About Travelport Travelport is one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates offering broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel industry. The company is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; IT Services and Software‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of $2.5 billion‚ Travelport operates in 160 countries and has over 5‚500 employees. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management. More information about Travelport GDS is available at www.travelport.com About Finnair Finnair‚ one of the world‘s oldest operating airlines‚ was established on 1st November‚ 1923. Its operations focus on transporting passengers between Europe and Asia‚ via Helsinki. Finnair Group operations cover scheduled passenger traffic and leisure traffic‚ technical and ground handling operations‚ catering‚ travel agencies as well as travel information and reservation services. The number of personnel of Finnair Group is approximately 9 500. In recent years‚ Finnair has emerged as a major player in traffic between Europe and Asia. Finnair‘s intercontinental destinations in Asia include Seoul in South Korea‚ Delhi and Mumbai in India‚ Beijing‚ Shanghai and Hong Kong in China‚ Tokyo‚ Osaka and Nagoya in Japan and Bangkok in Thailand. Finnair also flies to 13 destinations within Finland. The domestic route network is one of the densest in the world in relation to population. In addition to regular scheduled traffic‚ Finnair operates leisure flights to more than 60 destinations. Leisure traffic flies mainly to holiday resorts in the Mediterranean‚ the Canary Islands‚ South-East Asia as well in the Caribbean and South America. More information about Finnair is available at www.finnair.com.

Bahrain Air introduces daily flights on Mumbai-Bahrain route 07/07/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Bahrain Air‚ the first Premium service carrier with affordable fares‚ a private national carrier located in Bahrain‚ operating within MENA countries and to India‚ is continuing to make inroads and slowly marching forward. Having started its operations barely one year ago‚ Bahrain Air is already operating to 14 destinations. “The Affordable Priced Premium Airline is poised to spread its wings to add three more destinations to its network in the next coming weeks‚ introducing Thrice weekly services to Kathmandu in Nepal from 17th March‚ Nine weekly services to Abu Dhabi from 29th March and Three services to Kozhikode (Calicut) in India on 1st April” Said Mr. B.K. Majmudar‚ Director of Commercial Operations and Corporate Planning of Bahrain Air‚ from his office in Muharraq‚ The Kingdom of Bahrain. “ We are extremely satisfied that our strategy of cautious and controlled expansion to serve the business travelers and the travelers seeking the affordable price without compromising the quality of services‚ is paying of‚ when some of the competitors are struggling currently”‚ added Mr. Majmudar. Bahrain Air uses modern aircraft. Presently the fleet consists of two Airbus A320 and one A319 aircraft. The fourth aircraft is expected to join the company‘s fleet very soon.

IndiGo announced the launch of Patna as new sector 06/16/2009 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline that is redefining airline quality standards in India‚ today announced the launch of Patna as new sector‚ expanding its route network. IndiGo will introduce 02 new flights with round trips from Patna with effect from 4th July 2009. The new daily round trip services will begin between Patna to Bangalore (via Kolkata)‚ Patna to Mumbai (via Lucknow & New Delhi)‚ Patna to Kolkata‚ Patna to New Delhi (via Lucknow) and Patna to Lucknow. Speaking on the launch of new sector Aditya Ghosh‚ President IndiGo said‚ “Patna holds a lot of promise for us at IndiGo. With our high quality of service at prices that are always affordable‚ I am sure that we will meet the burgeoning demand for air travel to and from Patna. We are happy to expand our network to the city and immediately connect it to various parts of India. The commencement of IndiGo‘s operations in Patna is a symbol of the resurgent and progressive Bihar.” Ghosh added “IndiGo brings with it new opportunities of employment and commerce to the people of Patna. With greater ease and affordability of air travel‚ all strata of society can now cease opportunities across the nation‚ whether it be to the north‚ south‚ east or west of Patna. IndiGo will continue to expand its network to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travelers wherever they demand it. It is our constant endeavour to provide more flexibility of choice for our customers as IndiGo continues to offer them on time‚ hassle free and an always affordable experience.”

Once again InterGlobe named one of India's Top Best Places to Work For 06/10/2009 - InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Enterprises‚ a global leader in travel solutions and services‚ today was named by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of the "Top 50 India‘s Best Companies to Work For." The survey was conducted by The Great Place to Work® Institute (GPWI -http://www.greatplacetowork.com/) in collaboration with The Economic Times (ET)‚ across all companies in India‚ spanning various sectors and sizes‚ and including domestic players as well as MNCs. This unique distinction reaffirms our position amongst the crème de la crème of Indian corporations. Great Place to Work® Institute is a pioneer in studying and recognizing best workplaces globally. For over 20 years‚ and in 30 countries‚ this Institute has been conducting studies to identify and understand what constitutes best workplaces. This year‚ more than 350 companies registered to participate in the Study making it the largest such Study in India. Only 50 made it to the Best Companies to Work For list‚ making it one of the toughest contests of this kind globally. GPWI recognizes the accomplishments of organizations that have implemented creative and innovative approaches to foster employer employee relationships that encourage and develop trust‚ pride and camaraderie within their workplaces. “We are very excited to be recognized by our employees and the Great Place to Work® Institute. Once again our employee‘s faith in the credibility of the organization‚ respect for individuals‚ fairness‚ pride of being associated with us as well as camaraderie has made the difference.” said Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies. For a second year‚ the Gurgaon-based firm made it to the prestigious list of companies‚ which includes global brands and domestic players‚ that have been identified by the study as promoting great work culture and creating collaborative‚ healthy relationships among people at all levels in the organization. Rahul Sinha‚ Vice President‚ Human Resources & Administration‚ “IGT takes pride in its people and promotes a caring‚ nurturing environment much like the typical Indian family‚ where people stick together through thick and thin. We call it a ‘from the heart‘ culture.” About InterGlobe: InterGlobe Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (InterGlobe) - is one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates with interests in the areas of Aviation (IndiGo)‚ Air Transport Management (InterGlobe Air Transport)‚ Travel Distribution (Galileo India)‚ Travel Technology (InterGlobe Technologies)‚ Cruises (InterGlobe Cruises)‚ Destination Management (InterGlobe Holidays)‚ Hospitality (InterGlobe Hotels) and General Aviation (InterGlobe General Aviation). The group has been in the travel business for the past 4 decades. InterGlobe employs a total force of nearly 5000 professionals headquartered in Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India. InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is India‘s leading pure-play Travel Technology organization‚ providing services and solutions to travel corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum and the travel domain. About Great Places to Work Institute‚ Inc‚ USA: Great Place to Work Institute‚ Inc. is a global research and consulting firm dedicated to "building a better society by helping companies transform their workplaces." Through its education‚ consulting and annual "Best Companies to Work For" list activities‚ Great Place to Work Institute recognizes the world‘s best workplaces and provides information and advisory services to those who seek to create great workplaces of their own. In addition to its global headquarters in San Francisco‚ Great Place to Work Institute has 30 affiliates in countries throughout North America‚ South America‚ Europe and Asia. For additional information‚ please visitwww.greatplacetowork.com.

IndiGo, this Environment Day establishes its commitment to the environment 06/03/2009 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the low-cost LOW-FARE domestic airline‚ redefining airline quality standards in India this Environment Day establishes its commitment to the environment through its technology on aircraft. Maintaining its green endeavour‚ IndiGo‘s Airbus single aisle A320 – 232 aircrafts fitted with IAE V2500-A5 Engines enables a balanced emissions design approach‚ with the lowest total combined emissions levels of NOx‚ Carbon Monoxide (CO) and UHC (in its class)‚ meeting all applicable emissions regulations with significant margin. Additionally IndiGo is the launch customer for International Aero Engines (IAE‘s) improved version of V2500-A5 engines called the SelectOne standard. The SelectOne is the new version of the V2500 engine that is designed to be more fuel-efficient with lower levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The V2500 engines not only monitor the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions‚ but they also keep the noise levels in check. The V2500‘s advanced propulsion system features a full-length nacelle that allows for extensive sound absorbing treatment and a mixed flow nozzle that significantly reduces exhaust air jet velocity. The result is lower noise levels than its competition - with more margins to Stage 4 noise limits. Mr. Aditya Ghosh‚ President‚ IndiGo said “IndiGo is committed to environmental sustainability. The technology on our aircrafts significantly reduces fuel emissions and regulates noise levels‚ which helps us contribute towards the larger canvas of environment preservation.”

South African Airways introduces 3 additional return flights during IPL season 05/28/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
India and would introduce six higher capacity equipments to meet the growing demand during the IPL season. These additional flights will be deployed on this route between May 18 and May 26 to meet the rush for the semi finals and final IPL matches. Seeing a sudden escalation in the demand for the India - South Africa route this season‚ due to heightened cricket craze among Indians‚ South African Airways has taken this strategic step to accommodate the growing passenger traffic. Flying on the route will be state- of- the- art Airbus 340-600 Aircrafts along with the existing Airbus 340-200 aircrafts.SAA has chosen a very spacious layout‚ seating 42 passengers in the premium business class & 275 seats in the economy class of Airbus 340-600. Speaking about this surge in passenger demand‚ Mr. Tauseef Khan‚ Head‚ South African Airways said‚ “The airline has the expertise of servicing their customers for major events like IPL‚ as we have done this successfully in the past too for events like Cricket World Cup 2003 and the first Twenty20 ICC World Cup in 2007. Even before IPL had started‚ SAA had already received enquiries for as many as 2500 passengers for IPL. At SAA‚ our aim is to offer the best to our customers and thus we will continue working closely with the tour operators to offer the most affordable packages to South Africafor IPL.” Apart from being the only airline offering direct flights between India and South Africa‚ SAA also becomes an obvious choice for travelers since it allows them to arrive at 8 AM‚ giving them the full day to explore the country. In fact‚ SAA was one of the preferred airlines by IPL teams and BCCI delegates‚ due to their convenient flight schedules compared to other airlines and fully lie-flat- bed seats of 180 degrees for added comfort to travelers. About South African Airways South African Airways is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year‚ having been founded in February 1934‚ and since then has led the way in offering world-class service from Africa to the world. This attention to service throughout the years has resulted in the airline consistently being named “Best Airline” and “Best Business Class” to Africa by numerous travel experts and publications. The airlines has an impeccable safety record worldwide and is committed to improve aviation safety. Gaborone became SAA‘s 20th direct destination into Africa. In this route the airline uses Airbus A319 and operates twice a day‚ excluding Saturday‘s which has one flight during the day. This amounts to a total of 13 flights per week. Connecting the world to Africa SAA‚ which brings Africa to the world & takes the world to Africa‚ carries more than 7million passengers a year‚ on a route network that services 34 cities in 26 countries. The airline has a fleet of 58 aircraft‚ including a brand-new Airbus A 340-600‚ A340-300E‚ A340-200 and A319 aircraft. For more highlights on South African Airways‘ 75-year history‚ visit www.flysaa.com.

Scandinavian Airlines lives upto EU standards 05/15/2009- InterGlobe Air Transport
New Delhi‚ May 15‚ 2009 : SAS Scandinavian Airlines‘ websites‚ have been highly praised by the European Commission. Following an extensive investigation‚ the Commission concluded that customers booking flights on SAS‘s websites feel assured that their rights as consumers are well safeguarded. SAS was one of 16 airlines that were deemed to have fully met all requirements concerning passenger rights. The announcement was made in Brussels where the results of the investigation were presented. Scandinavian Airlines System‚ the leading carrier of the Scandinavian countries‚ is a multi-national airline for Denmark‚ Norway and Sweden. SAS started operations in India with its inaugural Delhi-Copenhagen flight on October 28‚ 2008 onwards. SAS operates out of its head office in Delhi‚ along with branch offices in Mumbai‚ Pune‚ Kolkata‚ Hyderabad‚ Chennai and Bangalore. “This is a gratifying result‚ not only because it gives us an official stamp of quality‚ but also because we view it as approval of the work we have performed at SAS to make our websites as functional and reliable as possible for our customers‚” says Lars Sandahl Sørensen‚ Senior Vice President‚ Chief Commercial Officer‚ SAS. He further added‚ “For the EU to acknowledge and highlight this makes us very proud.” After introducing a higher level of consumer protection in Europe under the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive from 2005 and the review of the “Rules for the operation of air services in the Community” (known as the “third package”)‚ the European Commission believed that it was time to perform a “health check” of airlines‘ and travel agents‘ ticket selling websites. The aim was to determine compliance with consumer protection rules. Subsequently‚ a comprehensive 14 point checklist‚ which was deemed to be fundamental to guaranteeing consumer rights‚ was prepared in cooperation with the industry. SAS Scandinavian Airlines has a total of 30 websites in 14 different languages. SAS subsidiaries Blue1 and Estonian Air‘s websites also meet all of the EU requirements. About SAS: Scandinavian Airlines System‚ the leading carrier of the Scandinavian countries‚ is a multi-national airline for Denmark‚ Norway and Sweden. The SAS fleet consists of 11 Airbus 330/340 which serves 10 destinations: New York‚ Chicago‚ Washington‚ Seattle‚ Bangkok‚ Beijing‚ Tokyo‚ Dubai‚ Copenhagen and Stockholm. SAS started operations in India with its inaugural Delhi-Copenhagen flight on October 28‚ 2008 onwards. SAS operates out of its head office in Delhi‚ along with branch offices in Mumbai‚ Pune‚ Kolkata‚ Hyderabad‚ Chennai and Bangalore.

EU praises Scandinavian Airlines’ websites 05/14/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
SAS Scandinavian Airlines‘ websites have been highly praised by the European Commission. Following an extensive investigation‚ the Commission concluded that customers booking flights on SAS‘s websites feel assured that their rights as consumers are well safeguarded. After introducing a higher level of consumer protection in Europe under the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive from 2005 and the review of the “Rules for the operation of air services in the Community” (known as the “third package”)‚ the European Commission believed that it was time to perform a “health check” of airlines‘ and travel agents‘ ticket selling websites. The aim was to determine compliance with consumer protection rules. Subsequently‚ a comprehensive 14 point checklist‚ which was deemed to be fundamental to guaranteeing consumer rights‚ was prepared in cooperation with the industry. Examples of the information investigated included: that taxes and fees are included in ticket prices‚ that the terms and conditions of the tickets are clearly stated‚ that there is no discrimination in fare pricing based on nationality‚ the place of residence‚ etc. and that it is clearly stated which flights are non-stop services. The investigation also looked into information regarding the airline‘s contact details and complete information about destination airports and their location. SAS was one of 16 airlines that were deemed to have fully met all requirements concerning passenger rights. The announcement was made today in Brussels where the results of the investigation were presented. “This is a gratifying result‚ not only because it gives us an official stamp of quality‚ but also because we view it as approval of the work we have performed at SAS to make our websites as functional and reliable as possible for our customers‚” says Lars Sandahl Sørensen‚ Senior Vice President‚ Chief Commercial Officer. “For the EU to acknowledge and highlight this makes us very proud.” SAS Scandinavian Airlines has a total of 30 websites in 14 different languages. SAS subsidiaries Blue1 and Estonian Air‘s websites also meet all of the EU requirements. To read the EU‘s press release‚ please go to: http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/783&type=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

InterGlobe Enterprises announces key management changes 05/13/2009 - InterGlobe Enterprises
Mr. Siddhanta Sharma will continue to hold his position as Executive Director (Corporate Affairs)‚ InterGlobe Enterprises along with his new role. He joined InterGlobe Enterprises in August 2008 as Executive Director - Corporate Affairs‚ with the objective of being their principal interface with Industry and Government authorities across all of InterGlobe‘s businesses. Prior to this‚ he was the Executive Chairman of SpiceJet Ltd. Speaking on the appointment‚ Mr. Ashok Fenn‚ who has been associated with InterGlobe for more than a decade now and through his thought leadership and stature in the industry has contributed significantly to InterGlobe‘s business strategy and growth‚ said “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Siddhanth in his new role. With his rich experience in the aviation industry and strong business acumen‚ I am sure he will contribute immensely in growing our airline and travel portfolio in India as well as overseas and take InterGlobe Air Transport to greater heights.” Over the next five months‚ Mr. Ashok Fenn and Mr. Siddhanta Sharma will work closely together to ensure a seamless leadership transition and Mr. Sharma will be completely involved on all matters related to InterGlobe Air Transport during this period. About InterGlobe Enterprises: Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is a leading aviation and travel technology company with a truly international vision to deliver outstanding value to its stakeholders‚ clients and customers through dedicated business units that perform specialist roles. InterGlobe Enterprises is diversified in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services - going beyond the traditional definition of the travel spectrum giving it a whole new definition. An interesting aspect of InterGlobe is that though the company is privately held‚ it can boast of corporate governance – a low profile corporate personality with exemplary value-based leadership. About InterGlobe Air Transport: InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT)‚ the flagship company of InterGlobe Enterprises has successful business partnerships with 14 leading International airlines like United Airlines‚ Delta‚ SAS‚ Virgin Atlantic and others. The range of services provided to airlines include revenue management‚ channel and customer relationship management‚ passenger & cargo sales and marketing‚ cabin crew management and ground handling to ensure enhanced revenues and cost effectiveness. With a team of skilled professionals‚ IGAT has the distinction of achieving successful route turn-around through effective route partnership agreements.

Virgin Atlantic to distribute its full content through Travelport GDS 05/12/2009 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
Travelport GDS‚ one of the world‘s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers‚ has today announced a new multi-year full content agreement with Virgin Atlantic‚ giving all Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents access to the airline‘s full published fares and inventory. The global agreement‚ which also includes access to the airline‘s lowest web fares‚ extends the long-standing relationship between the two organisations. “We are delighted to have signed this global full content agreement and to be able to give our travel agency customers access to Virgin Atlantic‘s full inventory‚ including their lowest web fares‚” said Matthew Hall‚ Travelport‘s Vice President‚ Airline Services for Europe‚ Middle East and Africa. “By working with innovative‚ high profile carriers such as Virgin Atlantic to secure their full content on the GDS‚ we are ensuring that our agency customers remain competitive and continue to have access to the best possible airline content.” Jon Harding‚ General Manager International & Distribution‚ Virgin Atlantic‚ said: “Agents remain an essential part of our multi-channel distribution strategy as we look to build and grow. Travelport‘s Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms offer us exceptional reach and we are delighted to continue our close working relationship.” The new agreement takes immediate effect. Further notes to the Editor: About Travelport Travelport is one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates offering broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel industry. The company is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA‚ a leading global‚ multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; IT Services and Software‚ which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of $2.5 billion‚ Travelport operates in 160 countries and has over 5‚500 employees. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW)‚ a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group‚ One Equity Partners‚ Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management. About Virgin Atlantic Since it was founded in 1984‚ Virgin Atlantic has become one of the world‘s leading airlines serving the world‘s major cities. Now based at both London‘s Gatwick and Heathrow airports‚ it operates long haul services to 30 destinations world-wide as far apart as Las Vegas‚ Sydney and Shanghai. Virgin Atlantic currently has a fleet of 38 aircraft which includes thirteen 747s and six A340-300s and nineteen A340-600s.

Turkish Airlines launches new flight to Benghazi... 05/05/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
As a part of an expansion program Turkish Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Benghazi‚ the second largest city of Libya. Turkish Airlines‚ in a statement issued today‚ said its new flight from Istanbul to Benghazi starting today will be the 115th international route of Turkish Airlines and the 2nd destination point in Libya. As one of the world‘s fastest growing airlines‚ Turkish Airlines will fly from Istanbul to Benghazi on Tuesday‚ Thursday and Saturday. The flight from Benghazi to Istanbul will operate on the same days. The planned schedule is as follows: ISTANBUL-BENGHAZI Departure Arrival Tuesday‚ Thursday‚ Saturday 12:45 14:10 BENGHAZI-ISTANBUL Departure Arrival Tuesday‚ Thursday‚ Saturday 15:20 18:55 All times are in Local Mean Time (LMT). Fares for the flight between Istanbul and Benghazi will start at 346 Euro excluding taxes. Expanding its flight network Turkish Airlines has already launched new flights to Mashad (Iran)‚ Nairobi (Kenya)‚ Dakar (Senegal)‚ Sao Paulo (Brazil) ve Ufa (Russia) this year. www.thy.com Turkish Airlines‚ Inc. Media Relations About Turkish Airlines: Being established in 1933 with a fleet of only 5 aircraft‚ Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company with a fleet of 132 aircraft flying to 151 destinations around the world‚ comprising 36 domestic and 115 international destinations. About Star Alliance: Turkish Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance network which was established in 1997. Overall‚ the Star Alliance network offers 17‚000 daily flights to 916 destinations in 160 countries.

InterGlobe Technology Quotient announces significant management changes 05/01/2009 - InterGlobe Technology Quotient
InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ)‚ the country‘s leading travel and technology solutions provider and the national distributor for Galileo and Worldspan GDSs‚ announced several management changes. Mr. J. B. Singh (JB) has been appointed as thePresident and CEO for the combined ITQ / Calleo entity. Mr Raja Natesan has been named as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Mr Mark Paul Rizzuto joins the company as Director - Strategic Initiatives. JB will report to Mr Michael Whitaker at InterGlobe Enterprises. With the acquisition of Calleo Distribution Technologies and the signing of the Galileo distribution agreement for Sri Lanka‚ ITQ not only consolidated its domestic presence but will also foray into new markets in the Indian sub-continent and in the Asia Pacific region. Given his clear understanding of the dynamics of Travel and GDS Industries‚ JB will spearhead ITQ‘s expansion. Prior to joining ITQ‚ he was the founder Director and CEO of Calleo Distribution Technologies‚ representative of Worldspan GDS for the Indian sub-continent and Australia / New Zealand. Mr. Singh brings with him 24 years of rich and diverse expertise‚ which will help establish both Galileo and Worldspan as GDSs of choice in the market. A strategic and people management expert‚ JB‚ in the past‚ has significantly contributed in the growth of British Airways‚ Jet Airways‚ Jet Tours and Scandinavian Airlines operations in India. Mr Raja Natesan has joined as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the combined ITQ / Calleo entity. In this new role‚ Raja will be responsible for all sales‚ marketing and e-commerce functions in addition to the overall growth and profitability of ITQ. Previously‚ Raja has been working as the Regional Manager - South East Asia for Kingfisher Airlines‚ based out of Singapore. Raja is not new to InterGlobe and has held several positions at InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technologies and ITQ. Mr Mark Paul Rizzuto has joined as Director - Strategic Initiatives and will act in an advisory capacity. Mark has worked for the last two years with InterGlobe Enterprises as Vice President - Market Development and Strategic Planning. Prior to this‚ Mark was Travelport‘s Managing Director for both Asia and Australia / New Zealand and has been the key figure in formulating strategies and planning for the company‘s growth. Extending a welcome note‚ Mr. Rahul Bhatia‚ Group Managing Director‚ InterGlobe Enterprises said “It is my pleasure to welcome our new members on board. These appointments highlight the depth of international talent within ITQ and reaffirm our commitment to provide best-in-class manpower and technology to serve our travel partners. JB brings a rich experience from the field of travel and aviation management and we all seek to be benefited from the long standing trust and support that he enjoys from the industry. I‘m confident that even in these challenging times; he will anchor the company towards growth.” He further added‚ “Raja has had a long association with InterGlobe and it‘s good to have him back in the organisation. He brings a wealth of GDS and technical knowledge and a global understanding of the airline industry. Known for his ‘out of the box‘ thinking and thought leadership‚ Raja is a high caliber sales and marketing professional with a strong track record. Mark has been an integral part of InterGlobe and we hope to leverage his knowledge and experience to take ITQ to greater heights. It‘s my firm belief that this team has the necessary experience and capabilities to take the company to the next level.” Speaking on his appointment‚ Mr. J.B Singh said‚ “I am honored to have this opportunity and excited by the possibilities that lie ahead for ITQ. ITQ is today a premiere name in the Indian Travel Industry with its customer focused approach and large investment in technology. I am looking forward to working closely with my new colleagues and the broader team to help ITQ achieve its full potential as a leading industry player. ITQ is well positioned to continue to deliver the products and services its customers need to succeed today‚ and to become an even more valuable Industry Partner‚going forward.” ITQ / Calleo will now be distributing Galileo in India and Sri Lanka; and Worldspan in the entire Indian sub-Continent and Australia / New Zealand. Notes to the Editor: InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) ITQ is part of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ India‘s foremost travel conglomerate. It is the official distributor of Travelport‘s GDSs – Galileo and Worldspan. It has 23 dedicated offices with 19 service centers in India and an employee base of 400+ across India. It connects over 5000 travel agencies in India across 333 cities. The company has been adjudged as one of the "Top 25 Best Workplaces" in India for 2008 by Great Place to Work® Institute. Galileo Galileo‚ officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India is the leading global travel and technology distribution company. Galileo commenced Indian operations in 1994 and within a span of fourteen years the company has extended its network to over 11000 agency terminals in 333 cities. The brand is supported by 20 service centers and 14 training centers across India. Over 450 airlines‚ 52 low cost carriers‚ 23 car rental companies and 83‚000 hotel properties worldwide can be accessed on Galileo. Galileo processes 1 in 4 air tickets issued by all travel agencies worldwide. It has been recognized as the “Best GDS” by TravelWeekly Awards consecutively for 2008 and 2007. Worldspan Calleo Distribution Technologies‚ now part of ITQ‚ was founded in June 2005 and is the sole distributor for Worldspan in the 9 countries including the Indian sub-continent‚ Mauritius‚ Australia and New Zealand. In 3 years Calleo has expanded its regional network to 7 countries‚ 20 locations and 95 cities. Worldspan‚ in the region‚ has 2500 agencies supported through 23 service centers and 17 training centers. Over 370 airlines‚ 45 low cost carriers‚ 30 car rental companies‚ 12 rail suppliers‚ 40 tours‚ cruise and specialty travel suppliers and 91000 hotel properties worldwide can be accessed on Worldspan. Globally‚ Worldspan is the largest transaction processor for online travel agencies‚ processing 40 percent of all GDS online air transactions.

IGT ranked with the World's Best Outsourcing Providers 04/28/2009 - InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) scores high marks in IAOP‘s 2009 Ranking of The World‘s Best Outsourcing Providers 100 List. IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 list of Rising Stars listed “Demonstrated Competency” as one of IGTs key strengths. With an 83rd position in the over all ranking‚ IGT was recognized in the top 5 Hospitality providers‚ top 10 in industry focus‚ top 20 for services offered‚ top 10 in service areas‚ top 20 in regions served for both the US and Europe‚ and finished as a top 5 in India for the domestic market. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™) released the rankings today for the fifth annual list of the world‘s leading service providers. The overall results show the continued strength of the outsourcing industry. Service Provider revenues grew 13 percent in 2008‚ down just slightly from 14 percent the prior year‚ while employment increased 18 percent on average. Average revenue for the companies considered by IAOP was more than $1 billion. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of InterGlobe Technologies stated‚ “We are extremely pleased IAOP has recognized the efforts of our IT/BPO professionals. With 2000+ employees located all over the world it‘s great to be recognized by the leading outsourcing authority.” IAOP established the lists as resources to help companies compare providers and advisors using an objective methodology. Companies were judged by an eight-person independent panel that examined 18 criteria‚ including size and growth‚ customer references‚ organizational competencies and management capabilities. “The economy has led companies to re-evaluate the business case for outsourcing and companies are seeking more flexibility‚ cost savings and innovation from providers‚” said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett. “These companies on the Global Outsourcing 100 list have what it takes to succeed in the new game of outsourcing.” IGT provides a variety of mainframe and open system technologies to the technology industry abroad including; Mainframe technologies TPF‚ Prolog‚ MVS‚ AC‚ etc.‚ Revenue Management applications‚ e-Ticketing services‚ Internet Booking Engines‚ Agency Back Office Automation‚ Application Interfaces‚ Web Services‚ Enterprise Management Solution‚ and Technology Consulting to some of the world‘s largest travel companies. Everyday more than 1/3 of the world‘s travel transactions occur on systems maintained by IGT. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing. IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. In 2008‚ Deloitte and Touche recognized IGT as one of the fastest growing companies in India and The Black Book of Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. www.igt.in About IAOP The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™) is the global‚ standard-setting organization advocate for the outsourcing profession. With 40‚000 customer‚ advisor and provider members worldwide‚ IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate‚ improve their outsourcing ROI‚ and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more‚ visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org. About The Global Outsourcing 100 The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™) is in its fourth year of compiling its annual ranking of the world‘s best outsourcing service providers and advisors – The Global Outsourcing 100. As part of The Global Outsourcing 100‚ IAOP also introduced a new list for the first time in 2009‚ The World‘s Best Outsourcing Advisors. The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing‚ but also facility services‚ real estate and capital asset.

InterGlobe Appoints Michael Whitaker as Group Chief Executive Officer 04/22/2009 - InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe Enterprises is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Whitaker as Group Chief Executive Officer – Travel‚ Technology & General Aviation Services comprising InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient and InterGlobe General Aviation. Mr. Whitaker‚ 47‚ joins InterGlobe from United Airlines in Chicago‚ where he currently serves as Senior Vice President – Alliances‚ International and Regulatory Affairs‚ where for the past 15 years he has led the global expansion of United‘s international route and alliance network. “Michael brings with him a wealth of industry experience‚” said Rahul Bhatia‚ Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises. “We welcome Michael as a key member of our senior management team as we continue to grow and diversify our business.” Mr. Whitaker‚ a lawyer by training‚ has been in the airline business for nearly 20 years‚ first in New York and Washington with TWA‚ then with United Airlines in Washington and Chicago. For the past five years‚ he has driven the prolific growth of United‘s international strategic partnerships and joint ventures. He is a member of the management board and strategy committee of Star Alliance‚ and has been instrumental in the successful growth of that venture. Mr. Whitaker has a juris doctorate degree (cum laude) in law from Georgetown University in Washington‚ D.C.‚ and a bachelor‘s degree in political science and French from the University of Louisville‚ where he graduated with high honors. About InterGlobe: Headquartered in Gurgaon - India‚ InterGlobe Enterprises (www.interglobe.com) has been adjudged as one of the Top 25 Best Work Places 2008 by Great Place to Work Institute. InterGlobe has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India‚ USA & the UK and employs in excess of 5000 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo - India‘s fastest growing low-fare airline; InterGlobe General Aviation which represents and services the entire line of HawkerBeechcraft products; Development and management of hotels in partnership with the French major Accor - owner of brands such as Ibis‚ Sofitel‚ Novotel and Mercure; Distribution of Travelport‘s GDS; Travel Technology and ITeS; and Travel Management for 16 international airlines amongst others.

IndiGo will be the first airline to enhance the hassle free experience 04/18/2009 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline that is redefining airline quality standards in India‚ will be the first airline to enhance the hassle free experience for its outbound passengers with the launch of new Domestic Departure Terminal 1D at Indira Gandhi International Airport‚ New Delhi. IndiGo‘s 6E 201-Delhi-Guwahati flight will be the first flight to depart from newly inaugurated Terminal at 5.35am with more than 150 passengers on board. Nearly 3000 passengers are expected to fly IndiGo on 19 April‘09. In keeping with IndiGo‘s promise of offering always affordable and on time flying experience‚ the airline has taken a slew of measures to enhance hassle free experience to its passengers: •Increase in check in counters from six to eight along with one counter for Excess Baggage Ticket (EBT) •For passengers carrying hand bags or no check in luggage‚ they can opt for either of the two facilities offered by the airline •IndiGo Q- Busters‚ a handheld machine which instantly hands over the boarding pass to passengers thereby minimizing the hassle of long queues •Check in through the self operated kiosks installed at the new terminal for added convenience Aditya Ghosh‚ President of IndiGo‚ said “I‘m personally very excited about IndiGo launching the operation of new terminal 1D at the Delhi airport. A large number of our customers experience IndiGo in Delhi and with this great new facility it will definitely be a “hassle free” experience for them.” Ghosh pointed out‚ “nine check- in- counters‚ self-check- in kiosks‚ hand held queue busters and of course‚ our now famous industry leading On Time performance‚ helpful and ever smiling employees… An unbeatable offering at the most affordable fares. Always!” Ghosh added “This is the kind of stuff that has made IndiGo ‚ not only India‘s largest and best low fare carrier but also the fastest growing airline minus the gimmicks . We continue to focus on making air travel hassle free and more affordable for our customers.”

IndiGo launched the flight status service on mobile 04/15/2009- InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline that is redefining airline quality standards in India‚ launched the flight status service on mobile to enable its passengers to check flights status on mobile by sending an SMS of their flight details to a short code. With the launch of this service‚ IndiGo enhances the hassle free experience for its passengers. They can now send an SMS by typing “ST” (space)<3 digit flight number> (space) to 566772 to check their flight status . An automated SMS will be received by the passenger in return with the details of flight departure and arrival. This service will be charged as per the respective SMS charges of various mobile service providers. Speaking on the launch the service‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President of IndiGo said‚ “ In line with our endeavor to best serve our customers‚ we have introduced this quick and convenient flight status service‚ where passengers can stay connected and apprised when on the move ”

Bahrain Air launches Second Indian destination” 04/02/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Bahrain Air‚ a private national carrier located in Bahrain and the first Premium service carrier with affordable fares‚ operating within MENA countries and to the Indian Sub–Continent; touched down at the Calicut International Airport on Thursday 2nd April‚ 2009. Welcoming the inaugural flight at Calicut International Airport‚ carrying official delegation from the company led by Mr. BK Majmudar‚ Director of Corporate Planning and Commercial Operations; Bahrain Air held a press conference and a Gala Dinner at Kadavu Resorts. Addressing the guests present at the press conference‚ Mr. Majmudar expressed his appreciation for the Indian Civil Aviation for all the support and cooperation that was extended to Bahrain Air. He further said‚ “There are around 300‚000 expatriate Indians in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a large number of them are citizens from Kerala. Thus‚ our service to Kozhikode is an expansion into the lucrative market of India‚ mainly the southern region‚ to serve the increasing demand‚ particularly from the Indian community residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the other GCC countries. We hope to serve passengers across the board‚ be it the business traveler‚ the leisure traveler or those visiting their families”. Further he added‚ “We are very pleased to be able to serve the large Indian community by way of offering affordable and comfortable means of travel to and from Bahrain to Kozhikode” After due market research‚ the schedule has been finalized to suit the convenience of both business travelers and regular passengers. Bahrain Air will operate 3 weekly flights on the Bahrain- Kozhikode route that started on Wednesday April 1st 2009 at 20:15 and arrived at Calicut International Airport at 03:15am‚ local time (next day). The other two flights will operate on Saturdays and Mondays. On this occasion‚ Mr. Ashok Fenn‚ President and CEO‚ InterGlobe Air Transport said‚ “We have shared a successful association with Bahrain Air since they started operations in India back in 2008 and today‚ it gives me great pleasure to welcome their second-run of operations in India. With our collective efforts‚ we are confident to establish a strong presence in the Indian subcontinent‚ and be recognized as a preferred product to Bahrain and beyond.” Recently‚ Bahrain Air also celebrated its inaugural flights to Kathmandu- its second destination in the Indian Sub – continent and Abu Dhabi- its second destination in UAE. Kozhikode or Calicut as it was known to the Europeans was where Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. It was earlier visited by the explorer Marco Polo in 1320 AD who talked about the ‘Great Province of Malabar‘. Kozhikode was once the capital of the powerful sea lords known as Zamorins or Samuthiris‚ and till date is a prosperous centre of trade and commerce. The idyllic setting‚ with the Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad Hills on the east‚ has made it a popular tourist destination over the years. Today‚ the town is known for its beautiful countryside‚ pristine beaches‚ historic sites‚ calm backwaters‚ wildlife sanctuaries‚ rivers‚ timber industry and ayurvedic medicines. About Bahrain Air: Bahrain Air is the first privately owned National carrier of Bahrain with Premium and Economy services offering affordable fares throughut its network. The Company has an authorized Capital of Bahrain Dinars (BD) 20 million (US$ 53.2 million) of which BD. 14 million (US$ 37.1) million is the paid-up Capital‚ with the remaining amount to be paid by July 2010. Bahrain Air started its operations out of Bahrain International Airport on 3 February 2008 to Dubai and now serves Dubai‚ Doha‚ Kuwait‚ Alexandria in Egypt and Damascus‚ Mashad in Iran Aleppo‚ Asyut and Luxor Jeddah‚ Kathmandu and Abu Dhabi. In India‚ Bahrain Air flies to Kochi in South. As a business concept‚ Bahrain Air strive to make its transit passengers experience convenient & provide seamless connections through Bahrain International Airport (BIA) to their final destinations‚ under one hour‚ thereby making the airline their ideal option for travel between the GCC and other beyond international destinations.

IndiGo announced the expansion of its route network 03/30/2009 - InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
IndiGo‚ the award-winning low-fare domestic airline that is redefining airline quality standards in India‚ announced the expansion of its route network‚ with the introduction of 11 new fights with effect from 29th March 2009. The new flights will operate between New Delhi‚ Bangalore‚ Chennai‚ Ahmedabad & Vadodara. Also IndiGo has introduced new timings to the existing flights operating from New Delhi‚ Chennai‚ Kolkata & Ahmedabad. With the launch of these new services‚ IndiGo is operating 125 daily flights currently connecting 17 destinations Speaking on the launch of new and additional services‚ Aditya Ghosh‚ President of IndiGo said‚ “We are pleased to announce these services‚ which will cater to the domestic demand on these routes and will provide additional ways for our customers to travel across our route network”

South African Airways to Enhance Service, Offer Same-Day Connections 03/25/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
South African Airways (SAA) announced that it will make it even faster and more convenient to fly from North America to Botswana by offering new jet service between Johannesburg and Gaborone‚ joining regional partner South African Express‚ which currently operates the route daily. Beginning March 23rd‚ SAA will operate 2 new flights Sunday through Friday‚ and one flight on Saturdays‚ with Airbus A319 aircraft featuring 25 seats in Business Class and 85 seats in Economy Class. Aside from adding more seats to the market‚ the new flights will offer the option of flying business class‚ and will continue to serve as convenient connection options for travelers flying from North America to the highly sought-after destination known for its pristine wilderness and unmatched safari experiences. The schedule also will result in same-day connections for passengers who fly on SAA‘s new morning non-stop service from New York JFK‚ which begins May 1st. “SAA remains focused on offering the most convenient and extensive route network between North America and Southern Africa‚ and our non-stop New York service‚ along with expanded service into Gaborone‚ Botswana‚ goes a long way towards achieving that‚” said Marc Cavaliere‚ Executive Vice President‚ North America‚ for South African Airways. “Botswana is a destination with tremendous growth potential‚ not just in Gaborone‚ but in other cities in Botswana that SAA plans to serve. These additional connection options are just the beginning of what will continue to be a product and route network enhancement.” “The increased service is welcomed and needed to accommodate the additional volume of leisure and business travelers into Botswana‚” said Leslee Hall‚ Botswana Tourism Board in North America. “Along with the same-day connections that will be available from New York‚ SAA is providing an added level of convenience and accessibility to visitors of our country.” The new SAA flights to Botswana are now available for bookings. To purchase seats‚ please call 1-800-722-9675‚ visitwww.flysaa.com‚ or call your travel agent. For more information on Botswana‚ please call 1-888-675-7660‚ visitwww.botswanatourism.us‚ or email info@botswanatourism.us. South African Airways is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2009‚ having been founded in February 1934‚ and since then has led the way in offering world-class service from Africa to the world. This attention to service throughout the years has resulted in the airline consistently being named “Best Airline” and “Best Business Class” to Africa by numerous travel experts and publications. Today‚ it is poised to continue this tradition of excellence by continuously enhancing its product offering‚ including non-stop service from New York JFK to Johannesburg‚ commencing May 1st. For more highlights on South African Airways‘ 75-year history‚ visit www.flysaa.com‚ and link to “About Us.” South African Airways features the only nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with daily departures from either Washington‚ D.C. (until April 30th‚ with a stop in Dakar commencing May 1)‚ and direct service from New York (operating non stop effective May 1) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travelers in premium class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats‚ and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors. Every seat on board offers an individual on-demand entertainment system‚ plush pillow‚ warm blanket and amenity kit. SAA‘s unrivaled network‚ featuring seamless connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa‚ and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent‚ makes the airline the savvy traveler‘s “gateway to Africa.” To complement this network‚ a world of privileges awaits those who join Voyager‚ South African Airways‘ premier mileage program. To sign up‚ visitwww.flysaa.com‚ and link to the Voyager icon. As a Star Alliance member‚ South African Airways is able to offer its customers 912 destinations in 159 countries and more than 16‚500 flights daily‚ including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United‘s Mileage Plus‚ US Airways‘ Dividend Miles and Air Canada‘s Aeroplan programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways‚ please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com‚ where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages

Bahrain Air launches 3 new destinations for March 09 03/10/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Bahrain Air‚ the first Premium service carrier with affordable fares‚ a private national carrier located in Bahrain‚ operating within MENA countries and to India‚ is continuing to make inroads and slowly marching forward. Having started its operations barely one year ago‚ Bahrain Air is already operating to 14 destinations. “The Affordable Priced Premium Airline is poised to spread its wings to add three more destinations to its network in the next coming weeks‚ introducing Thrice weekly services to Kathmandu in Nepal from 17th March‚ Nine weekly services to Abu Dhabi from 29th March and Three services to Kozhikode (Calicut) in India on 1st April” Said Mr. B.K. Majmudar‚ Director of Commercial Operations and Corporate Planning of Bahrain Air‚ from his office in Muharraq‚ The Kingdom of Bahrain. “ We are extremely satisfied that our strategy of cautious and controlled expansion to serve the business travelers and the travelers seeking the affordable price without compromising the quality of services‚ is paying of‚ when some of the competitors are struggling currently”‚ added Mr. Majmudar. Bahrain Air uses modern aircraft. Presently the fleet consists of two Airbus A320 and one A319 aircraft. The fourth aircraft is expected to join the company‘s fleet very soon.

SriLankan Airlines floats Exciting New ‘Destination SriLanka’ Package 03/03/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
SriLankan Airlines recently announced special ‘Destination SriLanka‘ package for just One Rupee starting today. This offer will be available for grabs till 01 May 2009. The ‘Destination SriLanka‘ package has a starting fare of INR 19‚599 + taxes for two days and three nights. The best part of this offer is that the second person (spouse/companion) traveling will be entitled to enjoy the package benefits for just One Rupee. The package includes Return Economy Class airfare on SriLankan Airlines ex Mumbai‚ airport transfers in chauffer driven car‚ accommodation in three start hotel with upgrades available to five star properties. For any further details contact your nearest travel agents. Sri Lanka‘s award-winning airline now flies to 45 destinations in 25 countries throughout Europe‚ the Middle East‚ and Asia.

InterGlobe Air Transport appoints Kabir Kakkar as Head... 02/27/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
In his current role‚ he is responsible towards driving the corporate planning portfolio and leading the growth and business diversification plans for InterGlobe Air Transport. Kabir Kakkar has more than 12 years of experience in the aviation and travel trade. He has had extensive exposure to the international as well as domestic aviation scenario during his previous assignments. He has worked for Lufthansa German Airlines‚ South Asia head office‚ as Manager Planning & eCommerce‚ South Asia. He has also done a stint at one of India‘s leading online travel portals‚ Cleartrip.com‚ where he was working as General Manager – Air Products. He has undertaken projects in USA‚ Thailand‚ Germany‚ Singapore‚ and Portugal on themes as diverse as optimization of revenues and streamlining of sales force. He has done an Aviation MBA from Germany and speaks and writes fluent German. His hobbies include endurance and adventure sports and is an animal lover.

Turkish Airlines connects Istanbul to Delhi and Mumbai with daily services 02/02/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Turkish Airlines today announced its expansion plans of increasing the frequency of flights to daily operations from New Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul and other parts of Europe from 03/Feb/09. As a part of this strategy‚ Turkish Airlines has deployed A-330s to tap into the growing demand of the sector. One of the major goals of Turkish Airlines is to act as a bridge between the Asia and European markets through our Istanbul hub. We will achieve this goal by strong focus on transit passengers. A-330s are known for having larger seat capacities and independent entertainment screens Turkish Airlines will provide state-of the-art in-flight services to its 3500 seats per week from Delhi and Mumbai. Dr Temil Kotil‚ CEO‚ Turkish Airlines announcing these services said‚ “We are more than happy to welcome our Indian passengers to our “the restaurant above the clouds”. In order to entertain the passengers with the best tastes of the world and our traditional specialties‚ our expert chefs are now offering new dishes suitable to the taste of Indian cuisine by using only fresh ingredients. We also plan to fly to Hyderabad and Chennai in near future.” He added‚ “As you know‚ the city of Istanbul is the heart of Turkish economy and the heart of tourism. Nowadays‚ this city is bustling with international conferences‚ concerts‚ exhibitions and organizations. This year is a warm up for Istanbul as the European Culture Capital for 2010. From business people to art and sports lovers and tourists‚ the city will host thousands of visitors. We would like to have more Indian passengers in Istanbul during this period.” Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company with a fleet of 127 aircraft flying to 144 destinations around the world‚ comprising 35 domestic and 109 international destinations. Turkish Airlines carried about 23 million passengers in the past year‚ 2008. About Turkish Airlines: Being established in 1933 with a fleet of only 5 aircraft‚ Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company with a fleet of 127 aircraft flying to 143 destinations around the world‚ comprising 34 domestic and 109 international destinations. About Star Alliance: Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance an airline alliance founded in 1997. Star Alliance is flying to 912 destinations in 159 countries through up to 16‚500 flights a day all over the world.

IGT in Global Services 100-2009 list 01/27/2009 - InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ a pioneer and global leader in travel technologies and services‚ was named to the Global Services 100 annual ranking of IT and BPO service companies. “The Global Services 100 is like an index of globalization in the services industry. This year‘s list comprises companies headquartered in 19 countries‚ with customer locations in over 30 countries‚ and service delivery locations in 31 countries. A company that figures in this list bears testimony to the fact that it can serve global customers from multiple locations”‚ says Ed Nair‚ Editor‚ Global Services. The Global Services 100 represents companies who have the maturity and capability to lead the next wave of services globalization. Global Services annually ranks the outsource industry‘s leading service providers in 11 different categories including; BPO‚ IT Services‚ Contact Center‚ HRO‚ and other assorted services Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ IGT‚ stated “To be recognized with some of the world‘s industry leaders in outsourcing is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our employees. Our recognition as one of Global Services top 100 service providers proves our dedication to providing top notch services to our clients.” “The Global Services 100 Study‚ in its 5th year‚ has become the industry standard for identifying leading companies from around the world who are making an impact in the field of global services. We congratulate this year‘s field‚ especially the organizations that have demonstrated functional and geographic excellence and were selected to the category specific ‘Top 10 Lists‘‚” says Eugene Kublanov‚ CEO‚ neoIT. IGT provides support to clients all over the world in the areas of BPO and IT services. With employees parsed all over the globe‚ IGT provides highly skilled resources including; TPF‚ Prolog‚ and LISP along with various open systems skills. Ashok Kapoor‚ VP‚ IGT delivery‚ stated “We operate in a highly competitive environment filled with players of all sizes. It‘s more than price that drives this environment‚ its quality‚ innovation and meeting commitments coupled with value‚ something my team strives for everyday.” When it comes to industry influence and global reach‚ IGTs support and services expertise in systems management and BPO operations touches one in three of the world‘s travel transactions everyday. Without knowing it‚ millions of traveling customers rely on IGT everyday for services ranging from lost baggage‚ flight rescheduling or frequent traveler support to travel reservations‚ eticketing and online bookings in the hospitality‚ car hire‚ cruise and air travel industries. About IGT InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing. IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. In 2008‚ Deloitte and Touche recognized IGT as one of the fastest growing companies in India and The Black Bookof Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. www.igt.in About Global Services Global Services‚ a media platform by CyberMedia‚ facilitates the global service delivery for customers and service providers of IT and business-process outsourcing services‚ and provides cost-effective marketing solutions to the service providers in this industry. A multishore team spanning the U.S.A. and India drives the Global Services brand. The Global Services brand is an integrated media platform that includes the website globalservicesmedia.com and global seminars. About CyberMedia CyberMedia‚ now in its 26th year‚ is South Asia‘s first and largest specialty media house‚ with fifteen publications (including Dataquest‚ DQ Channels and DQ Week‚ PCQuest‚ Voice&Data‚ Global Services and DARE) in the infotech‚ telecom‚ consumer electronics‚ biotech and entrepreneurship areas‚ and is a media value chain including Internet (www.ciol.com)‚ events and television. The group‘s media services include market research (IDC India)‚ job board (CyberMedia Dice)‚ content management‚ multimedia‚ and media education. CyberMedia also publishes BioSpectrum Asia from Singapore and Global Servicesfrom the U.S.A.‚ the first Indian magazine titles to be published from outside the country for a global audience.

Turkish Airlines completes commercial with Costner... 01/22/2009 - InterGlobe Air Transport
Award winning Swedish director Fredik Callingaard and Danish director of photography Kasper Tuxen filmed the Turkish Airlines‘ commercial‚ starring world famous actor Kevin Costner. One of the world‘s fastest growing airlines‚ Turkish Airlines brought special equipment to Istanbul from abroad for filming of the commercial‚ which took place at the International Flights Terminal of Istanbul‘s Ataturk Airport for two days. The music of the commercial was made by a team of leading composers. A total of 80 actors and actresses from Germany‚ Italy‚ Russia‚ Serbia and Turkeyparticipated in the commercial. Promoting the Business Class service of Turkish Airlines in its flight network‚ the filming of the commercial was carried out inside an A330 Aircraft. Having said that he prefers Turkish Airlines because of its successful operations and customer satisfaction Kevin Costner stated that he wants to come back to Istanbul with his wife again. Costner said that he preferred flying Turkish Airlines because of its successful operations and customer satisfaction Mr. Costner stated that he wants to come back toIstanbul with his wife again. Beginning next month the commercial will be broadcast in 70 countries includingTurkey. Mr. Costner‚ who visited Turkey with his wife in 2007 to take part in a concert as as a musician‚ attracted admiration and public attention. Upon the completion of the commercial‚ Mr. Costner said that he had the opportunity to see what a great company THY is at first hand during his stay in Turkey. “Everyone in the crew‚ from film workers to the director‚ did a very good job. I would like to come back here with my wife as soon possible” said he. Having participated in a global commercial for the first time‚ the Oscar winning actor left Istanbul on the night of January 13‚ 2009. Turkish Airlines‚ Inc. Media Relations About Turkish Airlines: Being established in 1933 with a fleet of only 5 aircraft‚ Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company with a fleet of 127 aircraft flying to 143 destinations around the world‚ comprising 34 domestic and 109 international destinations. About Star Alliance: Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance an airline alliance founded in 1997. Star Alliance is flying to 912 destinations in 159 countries through up to 16‚500 flights a day all over the world.

InterGlobe General Aviation adds Atlanta jet to aviation portfolio 01/13/2009 - InterGlobe General Aviation
The world has accepted business aircraft‚ not as a luxury but as a necessity to stay ahead. Over the past six months the number of pre owned aircraft for sale are reaching record highs. As a result‚ there has never been a better time to buy. In addition to our exclusive agreement with Hawker Beechcraft Corporation to provide new aircraft from this product range‚ InterGlobe General Aviation Private limited (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of the InterGlobe Enterprises‚ has now added US based Atlanta Jet to their aviation portfolio. With this arrangement‚ IGGA can now offer you any aircraft type of your choice. With over twenty years experience in aviation‚ Atlanta Jet provides a platform to buy and sell aircraft‚ giving a broader choice in the pre-owned segment as well as arranging financing. Supported by IGGA‘s world-class facility based at IGI Airport‚ New Delhi‚ we endeavor to offer you the best services available‚ tailored to meet your needs. The powerful combination of InterGlobe General Aviation and Atlanta Jet is unrivaled. Galileo and Air

InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) gets PCI DSS 1.2 certification 24/12/2008
IGT has received the PCI DSS 1.2 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification from PCI DSS QSAC‚ ControlCase

IGT Ranks Again in Fast 50 16/12/2008
Interglobe Technology(IGT)‚ an integrated IT solutions provider to the Travel‚ Aviation and Hospitality sectors‚ has been included in the prestigious Fast 50 India 2008 Program‚ which is Asia Pacific Region‘s most objective industry ranking standard.

IGT Ranks Again in The Annual Deloitte and Touche Technology Fast 50 05/12/2008
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India‚ - 05 Dec 2008 --The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2008 Program conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu‚ Asia Pacific‚ now in its fourth year‚ ranks the fastest growing technology companies in India-region> based on their percentage revenue growth over the last three financial years. IGT has again placed in the top 50 fastest growing IT companies headquartered in India-region> . The companies selected averaged sales increases from 165% to a whopping 845% increase over their previous three years. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO of InterGlobe Technologies stated‚ “We could not be more proud of this accomplishment and our team involved in the daily operation of our company. Even during these difficult economic times‚ our team continues to deliver and without their dedication this recognition would not be possible.” A recent survey of the CEOs from the Technology Fast 50 and Technology Fast 500 programs participant companies provided some interesting views. Despite numerous challenges‚ CEO‘s successfully grew their business through a combination of mergers and acquisitions and organic growth. IGT has maintained a steady growth pattern for more than a decade without any mergers or acquisitions. Stephen Smith‚ CMO of InterGlobe Technologies described the sales efforts of IGT this way‚ “IGT has built its business and reputation by delivering high quality services to a variety of travel companies. The travel technology industry has a small group of key players‚ and ones ability to deliver on commitments travels fast amongst key decision makers.” IGT continues to strive for excellence in every aspect of its service offerings. From BPO to Application Development and Maintenance services‚ with‚ 40 years of travel industry experience‚ IGT understands the travel business the way you do. About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India-region ‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India-region . The 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. "http://www.igt.in" About TMT The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) Global Technology‚ Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Group consists of the TMT practices organized in the various member firms of DTT. It includes more than 6‚000 member firm partners‚ directors and senior managers supported by thousands of other professionals dedicated to helping their clients evaluate complex issues‚ develop fresh approaches to problems and implement practical solutions. There are dedicated TMT member firm practices in 45 countries and centres of excellence in the Americas-region‚ EMEA and Asia Pacific. DTT‘s member firms serve nearly 90 percent of the TMT companies in the Fortune Global 500. Clients of Deloitte member firms‘ TMT practices include some of the world‘s top software companies‚ computer manufacturers‚ wireless operators‚ satellite broadcasters‚ advertising agencies and semiconductor foundries – as well as leaders in publishing‚ telecommunications and peripheral equipment manufacturing. About Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Program The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte) Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific program is the region‘s most objective industry-ranking standard to focus on the technology field. It was started in 2001 to recognize the effort and dedication of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in Asia Pacific and includes all areas of technology‚ from Internet to biotechnology‚ from medical and scientific to computers / hardware. It includes both public and private companies. The awards‚ which have been running in Asia Pacific for six years‚ are based on three-year percentage revenue growth

Scandinavian Airlines launches operations in India 04/11/2008 - InterGlobe Air Transport
New Delhi: SAS Scandinavian Airlines this week launched its new Delhi-Copenhagen service, the only non-stop route between India and Scandinavia. The new route is a direct result from increased demand from both India and Scandinavia, as corporate links between two regions have increased strongly in recent years. SAS also offers quick and smooth connections via Copenhagen to all of Scandinavia and SAS' extended home market of Northern Germany and the Baltics, as well as the UK. "We are very excited about launching this new route, as we know there are strong business ties between India and Scandinavia," says Lars Sandahl Sörensen, Chief Executive Officer, SAS International. We are pleased to offer Indian travelers the unique and highly-appreciated Scandinavian way of flying, and also being one of few airlines here with a premium economy class, our Economy Extra." SAS will deploy an Airbus A340 aircraft to offer best-in-class service to its passengers with 245 seats in three classes: Business Class, with the SAS Business Sleeper seat that reclines into a bed; Economy Extra – a premium economy class with extra legroom and in-flight services, as well as greater flexibility; and Economy Class, which offers all passengers personal entertainment screens. "India is currently one of the world's most exciting destinations, for business and leisure travelers," says Lennart Paulsson, General Manager and Director, India. "Our new route meets the strong demand among Scandinavian customers, particularly since Scandinavian companies have been highly active in becoming established in India, primarily in the northern region of India. This new route is a direct response to satisfy their demands." Extending his heartiest welcome to SAS on its launch in India, Ashok Fenn, President and CEO of InterGlobe Air Transport said: "It gives me immense pleasure to welcome SAS in India. We are very excited at this opportunity of working together with SAS again and hope that our collective efforts will establish SAS as a preferred product to the largest number of destinations in Scandinavia." The new service will operate three times a week, with a flying time of 7½ hours.

InterGlobe Technologies and Technetronic Solutions‚ Inc. 28/10/2008
DENVER‚ CO‚ October 28‚ 2008 - InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) and Technetronic Solutions‚ Inc. (TSI) today announced a joint marketing agreement to promote IGT‘s Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and TSI‘s IT Strategy‚ Architecture and Legacy Modernization services. IGT‚ a leader in delivering cost-effective IT and BPO services to corporations worldwide; and TSI‚ an innovator and enabler of enterprise-wide IT Strategy‚ Architecture and Legacy Modernization services‚ plan to leverage each other‘s complimentary capabilities to offer a complete life-cycle of services ranging from IT strategy and architecture planning through tactical execution and delivery. “The combination of IGT and TSI‘s complementary service capabilities deepens the range of service offerings and delivery capabilities for both companies‚” said Steve Smith‚ Chief Marketing Officer of IGT. “By aligning TSI‘s highly recognized IT strategy services with IGT‘s high performance execution and delivery capabilities‚ we can move into a new realm of service offerings while continuing to deliver significant results to our existing and new customers” “We are excited about this venture with IGT‚ which significantly enhances both of our company‘s ability to deliver the end-to-end services our customers expect‚” said Donald E. Lutz‚ Founder and CTO of TSI. “We will furthermore be working strategically to jointly align our sales‚ support and service capabilities to enable our customers a new seamless experience and further enhance the value of services we deliver to our customers.” About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. The 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. "http://www.igt.in" About Technetronic Solutions. Inc ("TSI") Technetronic Solutions‚ Inc. ("TSI") provides information technology infrastructure‚ integration and development solutions to companies of all sizes in the private and public sector. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver Colorado‚ TSI leverages its knowledge and experience with SOA‚ BPM‚ and web services to position their client‘s businesses for success. The TSI team brings various areas of expertise in order to provide a "total technology solution" to their customers. "http://www.techsoli.com"

IGT Expands Core Leadership in Americas... 04/10/2008
4 October 2008‚ Gurgaon‚ India –InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) announced today that Zolon Wilkins has joined IGT‘s sales and marketing team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for IGT Americas. Zolon’s deep travel domain knowledge from both the hospitality and air travel industry will mesh well with IGT’s 40 years of travel industry experience. Before joining IGT‚ Zolon has served in a number of senior roles with leading organizations across the travel sector including Lexington Services‚ Travel Services International‚ and MyTravel Group. Steve Smith stated “Zolon has significant experience in the areas of information technology and business process outsourcing solutions. He brings a proven track record and deep understanding of the underlying technologies‚ operational processes and inherent business challenges associated with the travel sector.” Based in Dallas‚ Texas‚ Zolon will lead IGT‘s America‘s sales and marketing efforts. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ IGT‚ stated‚ “As part of our aggressive growth plans for the America‘s‚ Zolon Wilkins’ industry experience exemplifies our renewed focus on this key battle ground market. Further supporting our aggressive growth plans include the establishment of US based business process outsourcing (BPO) center opening in 2009.” The strategic direction of opening US based usiness process outsourcing (BPO) center again demonstrates IGT‘s understanding of the needs and requirements of travel industry‚ and further reinforces our vision of being the choice service provider for both IT and BPO services in the Travel and Transportation vertical. About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. The 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. IGT‚ operates a variety of travel BPO functions including the world‘s first centralized flight disruption service (re-booking)‚ the first complete global rate desk program for the airline and hospitality industry‚ a proprietary fare management program‚ a revenue integrity program‚ loyalty management programs‚ centralized mishandled baggage services and a variety of BPO services for non-travel companies including business process outsource consulting focused on efficiency driving techniques and processes. In the areas of IT services‚ IGT provides a variety of mainframe and open system services to the technology industry abroad including; Mainframe technologies TPF‚ Prolog‚ MVS‚ AC‚ .net‚ Java‚ Revenue Management applications‚ e-Ticketing services‚ Internet Booking Engines‚ Agency Back Office Automation‚ Application Interfaces‚ Web Services‚ Enterprise Management Solution‚ and Technology Consulting.

Ritu Singh leads IGT's Globe Account Management group 03/08/2008
3 August 2008‚ Gurgaon‚ India – InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) announced today that Ritu Singh‚ currently head of IGT‘s BPO operations will now lead IGT‘s Global Account Management group. Ritu Singh joined InterGlobe Technologies in 2003‚ bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in the Travel Industry. Her experience is derived from managing a diverse portfolio of Airlines and International Call Centers to Global Travel Management Companies. Her expertise includes a deep knowledge of the Travel and Hospitality industry with a strong focus on people‚ processes and quality. Over the years‚ Ritu‘s been privileged to be associated with global travel icons including; Delta Airlines / Pan American Airlines‚ American express‚ Singapore Airlines‚ Austrian Airlines and eBookers. This strategic move again demonstrates IGT‘s understanding of the travel industry and we believe this move will reinforce our vision of being the choice service provider for both IT and BPO services in the Travel and Transportation vertical. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ IGT‚ stated‚ “Ritu has been instrumental in building our BPO Operations from the ground up and in the process has also built some excellent relationships with our key customers. She has been a key part of our success and we are thrilled to have her expertise in our Global Account Management team.” Stephen Smith‚ CMO‚ IGT‚ stated‚ “Economic conditions today are forcing many companies to look again at how they can further reduce their operating expenses. One prerequisite for reducing expenses—is having the right people…in the right place…at the right time. Ritu continues to demonstrate her ability to extract cost while improving efficiency.” About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) provides services and solutions to corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum. With some 2000 global employees operating in facilities located in India‚ North America and Europe‚ InterGlobe was ranked by The Great Place To Work Institute as the best travel company of India. The 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing ranked IGT as one of the top 5 Travel BPO companies in the world. IGT‚ operates a variety of travel BPO functions including the world‘s first centralized flight disruption service (re-booking)‚ the first complete global rate desk program for the airline and hospitality industry‚ a proprietary fare management program‚ a revenue integrity program‚ loyalty management programs‚ centralized mishandled baggage services and a variety of BPO services for non-travel companies including business process outsource consulting focused on efficiency driving techniques and processes. In the areas of IT services‚ IGT provides a variety of mainframe and open system services to the technology industry abroad including; Mainframe chnologies TPF‚ Prolog‚ MVS‚ AC‚ .net‚ Java‚ Revenue Management applications‚ e-Ticketing services‚ Internet Booking Engines‚ Agency Back Office Automation‚ Application Interfaces‚ Web Services‚ Enterprise Management Solution‚ and Technology Consulting.

IGT ranked amongst the top 5 BPO in the travel industry by the “BLACK BOOK OF OUTSOURCING” 09/07/2008
No matter how you add the numbers, InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) Scores big in the annual “The Black Book of Outsourcing”.

Inter Globe named as one of the "25 Best Companies to Work For in India." 16/05/2008
Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India‚ - 16 May‚ 2008 -- InterGlobe‚ a global leader in travel solutions and services‚ today was named by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of the "25 Best Companies to Work For in India." High employee marks kept InterGlobe rated among the top 25 best work places‚ an elite and prestigious company distinction that is largely determined by employee feedback. This year‚ InterGlobe ranked number 21 on the list as a result of its commitment to creating and maintaining the values of what CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ Vipul Doshi calls a "Heart Culture." This award recognizes the accomplishments of organizations that have implemented creative and innovative approaches to developing trust‚ pride and camaraderie within their workplaces. Honorees are selected with particular attention to their excellence in one of the five dimensions of the Great Place to Work Model: Credibility‚ Respect‚ Fairness‚ Pride and Camaraderie. "We could not be more excited about the distinction of honor given to InterGlobe companies as a great place to work‚" said Doshi. "We believe our ranking among the ‘25 Best Companies‘ is a testimony of our ability to not only deliver world-class technology solutions‚ but also provide an environment where our team members (employees) can participate in a workplace environment that encourages creativity‚ innovation‚ transparency‚ and open feedback. These characteristics drive our quest for excellence and helps InterGlobe continue to deliver unrivaled satisfaction to our customers and our business partners." Rahul Sinha‚ Vice President‚ Human Resources & Administration. "We are proud to see that our team members acknowledge how special InterGlobe is. Their commitment to InterGlobe is evident in their desire to help us earn top honors with listings like the Great Place to Work Institutes‘ annual contest. We recognize that team members provide consistent positive feedback and it is they who have won this award." About InterGlobe; InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is India ‘s leading pure-play Travel Technology organization‚ providing services and solutions to travel corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT). IGT‘s gamut of offerings spread across the entire technology spectrum and the travel domain. IGT‘s parent company - InterGlobe Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (InterGlobe) - is a billion dollar global enterprise with business interests in the areas of Aviation (IndiGo)‚ Air Transport Management (InterGlobe Air Transport)‚ Travel Distribution (Galileo India)‚ Travel Technology (InterGlobe Technologies)‚ Cruises (InterGlobe Cruises)‚ Destination Management (InterGlobe Holidays)‚ Hospitality (InterGlobe Hotels)‚ Aviation (InterGlobe General Aviation). The group has been in the travel business for the past 4 decades. InterGlobe employs a total force of nearly 4300 professionals headquartered in Gurgaon‚ Haryana‚ India. About Great Place to Work Institute‚ Inc. Great Place to Work Institute‚ Inc. is a global research and consulting firm dedicated to "building a better society by helping companies transform their workplaces." Through its education‚ consulting and annual "Best Companies to Work For" list activities‚ Great Place to Work Institute recognizes the world‘s best workplaces and provides information and advisory services to those who seek to create great workplaces of their own. In addition to its global headquarters in San Francisco‚ Great Place to Work Institute has 30 affiliates in countries throughout North America‚ South America‚ Europe and Asia. For additional information‚ please visit www.greatplacetowork.com.

InterGlobe General Aviation (P) Limited opens Hawker Beechcraft Authorised Service Centre 28/02/2008 - InterGlobe Established
DELHI‚ India (Feb. 28‚ 2008) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC)‚ the world‘s leading business‚ special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer‚ and its partner InterGlobe General Aviation (P) Limited (IGGA)‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises‚ are pleased to announce the opening of IGGA‘s new Hawker Beechcraft Authorised Service Centre for Hawker aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi‚ India. This is the first Authorised Service Centre for Hawker jets in India and demonstrates both companies‘ commitment to growing general aviation in the region. “We are delighted to expand our partnership with InterGlobe General Aviation and are excited about their investment in the Hawker brand in India‚” said Jim Schuster‚ Hawker Beechcraft Corporation chairman and CEO. “HBC enjoys a 56 percent market share of all turbine aircraft in India and recently announced an order for 20 Hawker jets from a new operator in the region‚ BJETS‚ further solidifying our dominant presence in the region. India is a major market for our aircraft thanks to the unmatched efforts by our international sales and support team‚ our superior relationship with InterGlobe and products that meet the needs of customers throughout the region. The InterGlobe team has demonstrated their ability to sell the Hawker line of aircraft and is committed to delivering superior customer support. We could not have a better partner.” In 2007‚ economic growth and increased interest in general aviation helped propel India to become the third largest market worldwide for Hawker Beechcraft products. New Delhi is rapidly emerging as a leading business and financial capital of the world with a growing number of high net worth individuals who have a need for private jet travel. Additionally‚ last week Hawker Beechcraft InterGlobe HBC ASC Opening announced a large order of 20 Hawker 850XP and Hawker 900XP aircraft from a new operator‚ BJETS‚ who will start fractional and block charter services in India‚ next month. The BJETS aircraft will be maintained by InterGlobe General Aviation. The opening ceremony was presided over by Indian government leaders Shri Kamal Nath‚ Honorable Minister for Commerce and Shri Praful Patel‚ Honorable Minister for Civil Aviation‚ with a large number of VIP‘s also in attendance. They joined InterGlobe Enterprise Limited‘s Managing Director‚ Rahul Bhatia‚ along with Jim Schuster‚ Chairman and CEO of Hawker Beechcraft and several other executives. “This InterGlobe General Aviation facility will deliver superior customer support for Hawker owners in India and the surrounding countries‚” said Nigel Harwood‚ CEO of InterGlobe General Aviation. “We have made a significant investment in hiring personnel‚ buying new equipment to create a state-of-the-art‚ world-class service centre that is unmatched in India. This will allow us to deliver the very high level of service our customers desire and is important to sales growth in SAARC. We are proud to partner with Hawker Beechcraft and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.” The 1‚700 square meter facility offers world class amenities including a VIP lounge‚ pilot offices‚ crew lounges‚ maintenance support offices and a large hangar that can perform maintenance on up to 6 aircraft at a time. Hawker owners in the region will now get superior maintenance and support from a facility that consists of 1‚200 square meters of hangar and 500 square meters of administrative offices‚ maintenance support and storage space as well as a first-rate VIP lounge. About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development and management services.Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ with a total employee base of nearly 4‚000‚ InterGlobe has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India‚ the United States‚ the United Kingdom and South Africa. InterGlobe General Aviation InterGlobe General Aviation commenced business activity in June 2007. Now with its first operational base in Delhi‚ it has plans to open further servicing centers across India to support its sales activity on the Hawker Beechcraft aircraft. In June 2008 it becomes the sole sales and servicing representative for all Hawker Beechcraft products within SAARC. About Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is the world‘s leading business‚ special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer – designing‚ marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses‚ governments and individuals worldwide. The company‘s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita‚ Kan.‚ with operations in Salina‚ Kan.‚ Little Rock‚ Ark. and Chester‚ England‚ U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information‚ visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com. This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements‚ other than statements of historical fact‚ including statements that address activities‚ events or developments that we or our management intend‚ expect‚ project‚ believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management‘s assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends‚ current conditions‚ expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance‚ and actual results may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements are general business and economic conditions‚ production delays resulting from lack of regulatory certifications and other factors‚ competition in our existing and future markets‚ lack of market acceptance of our products and services‚ the substantial leverage and debt service resulting from our indebtedness‚ loss or retirement of key executives and other risks disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. InterGlobe Enterprises represents leading brands in the aviation industry and partners with global industry leaders in the travel and hospitality domain such as Accor Asia Pacific‚ Travelport and Carnival Corporation. InterGlobe Enterprises has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 18 years. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 13 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. InterGlobe Enterprises‚ in partnership with airline stalwart Rakesh Gangwal‚ also owns and operates IndiGo‚ a low-fares commercial airline in India. IndiGo placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A-320 family aircraft at the Paris air show in 2005. It currently‚ operates a fleet of 10 brand new InterGlobe HBC ASC Opening Airbus A320 aircraft serving 14 destinations with 60 flights a day. IndiGo‘s fleet will double in size within the next ten months.

IGT‚ World‘s first Organization to achieve People CMM® Level 3 certification 21/02/2008 - InterGlobe Technologies
Gurgaon‚ 21st February‚ 2008: IGT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IGT) became the World‘s first Organization to achieve People CMM® Level 3 certification for both IT and BPO services‚ included in its Appraisal Scope for its Delivery centers. An appraisal led by Mr. K K Raman‚ using the “SCAMPI version 1.2” methodology to conduct this appraisal. IGT has been successfully appraised at Maturity level 3 of People CMM® v2.0 in both its IT and BPO delivery operations. People CMM® is a globally recognized‚ well-structured approach for assessing and improving an Organization‘s people practices. A leader in Travel and Transportation services‚ IGT has long recognized the necessity of the People CMM® model. With the implementation of this model‚ IGT is better able to augment and enhance its existing people practices and procedures. The People CMM® was developed by Software Engineering Institute‚ Carnegie Mellon University‚ USA. The maturity levels as defined in People CMM®‚ institutionalize the level of capability for Attracting‚ Growing‚ Motivating‚ Deploying & Retaining the talent. Commenting on the achievement‚ H K Gandhi‚ Group HR Head at InterGlobe Enterprises and the Business sponsor of this initiative said “We embarked on the P-CMM certification journey with a clearly identified imperative that the quality of our people & people processes will need to be our critical business differentiators. This certification has certainly reassured us that we are on the right path of building a great business and being an employer of choice for the right talent.” Rahul Sinha‚ Vice President of Human Resources‚ said “At IGT our people truly are our biggest asset. IGT‘s “From the Heart” culture is not only based upon Strong Feedback‚ but also on Transparency‚ Openness‚ and Fairness. The success of P-CMM is recognition of the People Talent and the culture which is so unique at IGT. In the ever increasing competitive climate‚ IGT‘s focus on its people and the future opportunities which it brings will ensure success to IGT‘s business.” “At IGT‚ we believe in Business Excellence through high Quality Deliverables that can be strengthened only by valuing People and enabling a "From the Heart" culture‚ thus creating a perfect Business Excellence environment. Using this approach‚ a cross-functional People Process Group consisting of Quality‚ HR & recruitment teams was formed to lead this journey. Being the first Organization to achieve P-CMM Level 3 accreditation for both IT and BPO services aligns with our goal to become the Employer of Choice & hence strengthening our deliverables.” said Mohit Magon‚ Head-Quality. “Other companies focus on technology and other processes and sometimes fail to focus on the people. We recognized the value of people first and that by taking care of our people‚ everything else would fall into place‚” said Vipul Doshi‚ Chief Executive Officer of InterGlobe Technologies. About InterGlobe Technologies InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ is a leading pure-play travel technology Organization‚ providing integrated services and solutions to travel corporations worldwide in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Application Development and Maintenance. IGT‘s service offerings cover the entire technology spectrum of the travel and hospitality domain. IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.‚ one of the world‘s largest travel conglomerates operating for more than 40 years in India. IGT employs travel industry experts from all over the world and maintains one of the largest TPF resource pools on the globe. More than 65‚000 hotel chains‚ some 13‚000 and 460 airlines rely on the accuracy and delivery of IGT‘s services everyday. IGT is uniquely qualified to provide any travel business with an efficient‚ value-added information technology or business process outsourcing solution. IGTs team the best thinkers‚ innovators and implementers in the travel and hospitality domain‚ IGT offers a tremendous value proposition in terms of accuracy‚ quality and cost savings.

InterGlobe's Foray into the Corporate Jet Market in India 19/06/2007 - InterGlobe Enterprises
PARIS‚ France (June 19‚ 2007) – InterGlobe General Aviation Private Limited‚ a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises limited‚ is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation‚ to provide sales and service support in India as the exclusive representative f series including the Hawker 750‚ Hawker 850XP and Hawker 900XP; and Hawker 4000 model aircraft) in India‚ Nepal‚ Sri Lanka‚ Bangladesh‚ Maldives and Myanmar‚ effective July 1‚ 2007. “InterGlobe is a leading integrated travel and technology company with a long history of delivering superior services to the Indian market‚” said Ted Farid‚ vice president of New Business Development for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. “Their experience with several major international airlines and the fact that InterGlobe owns India‘s fastest growing low fares carrier IndiGo‚ makes them uniquely qualified to support our efforts to further expand our presence in the Indian subcontinent.” “HBC has historically held about 60 percent market share of turbine business aircraft in the Indian market‚” said Jim Schuster‚ Hawker Beechcraft Corporation chairman and CEO. “We wanted to be partnered with the right people in India who share our customer-focused values and have the right presence‚ access and capital to help us expand our footprint and grow our market share. As the interest in general aviation continues to accelerate‚ we are also committed to growth in the region. We have found exactly the right partners in InterGlobe.” In the presence of Indian Civil Aviation Minister‚ Mr. Praful Patel‚ Rahul Bhatia‚ group managing director of InterGlobe Enterprises said‚ “Hawker Beechcraft is a name that has meant quality and reliability in the field of general aviation for many years. We at InterGlobe are proud to be associated with this name and are extremely excited to be the face of HBC in this region.” He added: “InterGlobe has built a reputation of delivering world-class products and services and our foray into the world of general aviation will be no different. Our aim is to not only grow the general aviation market in this region‚ but also deliver a best-in-class service center for our valued customers.” InterGlobe‘s Chairman‚ Kapil Bhatia‚ said in a message from India‚ “I am confident of the success of this new business as it provides us with the ideal opportunity to combine our decades of experience in sales and support with our knowledge of the world of aviation.”

IndiGo appoints Mr. Sanjay Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer 30/01/2007 - InterGlobe Aviation
IndiGo, India's newest low-fare domestic carrier today announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer with immediate effect. Sanjay has over 16 years of airline management experience across domestic airlines in India, and his new role at IndiGo will embrace all aspects of network planning, pricing, revenue management, aircraft scheduling, distribution and pricing, with immediate effect. Announcing his appointment, Mr. Bruce Ashby, President & CEO, IndiGo said, “These are exciting times at IndiGo and Sanjay’s significant experience in the airline industry will be an invaluable asset to IndiGo. He brings to us a great depth of experience and knowledge in marketing, product and service development that will play a crucial part in the future growth and development of IndiGo. We are extremely pleased to make this announcement and we welcome him aboard”. Speaking on his new role at IndiGo, Sanjay said, “It is a hugely exciting and challenging task for me to work with one of the fastest growing airline in India. I look forward to working with IndiGo’s dynamic team in building a world class airline that will set benchmarks for exemplary service and operational excellence”. Sanjay holds a Master’s degree in Economics, a Post Graduate diploma in Business Administration and Bachelor of Law from Meerut University. Prior to joining IndiGo, Sanjay has held various positions in the airline industry primarily in the areas of marketing, sales and airport services.. IndiGo will take delivery of an additional 8 A320 aircraft this year, taking the fleet size to 15 by the end of 2007. IndiGo serves Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Imphal, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and Vadodara with its first seven aircraft. IndiGo proposes to serve approximately 30 Indian cities by 2010, with a fleet of approximately 40 A320s.

IndiGo enhances its route network in eastern India. 05/01/2007 - InterGlobe Aviation
IndiGo, India's newest low-fare domestic carrier, will enhance its route network in eastern India. IndiGo started operating its sixth brand-new Airbus A320 today, commencing daily services from Kolkata to Mumbai and back, and from Kolkata to Jaipur and back. Speaking on the additional services from Kolkata, Bruce Ashby, President and CEO of IndiGo said, "At IndiGo, we are steadily building our route network. After launching operations in August, we have now taken delivery of our sixth aircraft, introducing daily services from Kolkata to Mumbai and from Kolkata to Jaipur from January 05, 2007. Kolkata is an important IndiGo destination, we are committed to effectively improve connectivity between Kolkata and other cities in India by offering a product that is user- friendly in every way and at fares that are always affordable. This schedule offers convenient new non-stops from Kolkata to Jaipur and Kolkata to Mumbai”. “IndiGo is an airline built for the modern Indian traveler who does not want to waste time, money or energy in the process of traveling. With fares that are always affordable, service that is always reliable, provided by a team that is knowledgeable and professional, IndiGo opens up new low fare travel alternatives for its customers. With our brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, best people, hardware, software and world-class resources, we have built an airline with simple rules and no-nonsense service”, he further added.

IndiGo receives CAT-III approval from the DGCA 14/12/2006 - InterGlobe Aviation
IndiGo, India's newest low-fare domestic carrier, today announced that it has received CAT-III approval from the DGCA to operate in fog conditions. With over 40% of its pilots already trained to operate in low visibility conditions, IndiGo will be able to maintain significantly better operations during the fog season this winter. Speaking on the upgraded capability, Bruce Ashby, President and CEO of IndiGo said, "We had a plan to have CAT-III approval and over 40% of our pilots trained to operate in fog conditions by December 15th. We met that goal but we are doing more to ensure smooth operations during this fog season, with additional IndiGo pilots completing CAT-III training over the next three weeks. All of our brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft are already equipped with CAT-III equipment and CAT-III training is part of our standard pilot training.” “IndiGo is a low-cost airline, but we do not spare expense or effort when it comes to getting our flights out on time”, he further added. “When flights are delayed, we notify our passengers by SMS or a phone call at the contact number they provide when they make their reservations.” For passengers affected by fog delays, IndiGo provides refreshments free of charge at the Delhi airport. Information on potential flight delays can be obtained from IndiGo’s website, www.goindigo.in, or from IndiGo’s call centre, (0) 99 10 38 38 38 or Toll free 1 800 180 38 38. Commenting on the details of CAT-III operations, Ashby said “operating in CAT-III mode, trained IndiGo pilots can depart and arrive when visibility is 200 metres or more, as opposed to 500 metres in CAT-I, or normal operations. This capability will significantly minimize delays.”

InterGlobe Technologies expands operations by investing over USD 1 million in new travel technology development centre 19/10/2006
Chennai‚ October 19‚ 2006: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ India‘s leading integrated travel technology solutions provider‚ has expanded its operations by inaugurating a brand new technology development centre in Chennai today‚ which is also its first centre in South India. InterGlobe Technologies – part of India‘s largest travel conglomerate InterGlobe Enterprises‚ comes with a background of over 4 decades in the Travel industry. The company has invested over USD one million in this new facility‚ with the purpose of providing dedicated IT development services to its clients mainly Airlines and Global Distribution Systems across the globe. The facility has a capacity of seating 200 people. It is a state of the art center with 20‚000 sq ft of space‚ best of breed infrastructure and technology setup. The technology development at this facility would involve building Reservation Systems‚ international Travel Portals on Open Systems technologies and also development work on TPF and zTPF (new generation TPF). The Chennai facility will also serve as a BCP site for IGT‘s critical operations in the Technology Development area. Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies said‚ “IGT has been growing rapidly in the past few years. With this new facility‚ we now have 4 state of the art facilities in India‚ out of which 3 facilities are in Gurgaon‚ housing IT service delivery‚ offshore development and BPO operations. The Chennai facility‚ which is an exclusive technology development centre‚ will help us expand our capacity to service our clients more effectively. We have invested over USD 1 million in the very best equipment and environment to enhance productivity of employees and ensure seamless delivery to clients. We plan to more than double the capacity of the center taking it to 500 seats‚ with further investments in the next 12-18 months.” IGT‚ a SEI CMMi Level 5 organisation has also recently been awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification for its BPO operations‚ which is one of the highest levels of quality standards. The focus on Quality delivery at InterGlobe Technologies is backed by highly specialised training in areas critical to the Travel industry. About InterGlobe Technologies IGT is an end-to-end Travel Technology and Process Outsourcing solutions provider having its product and service offerings tailored to the needs of the Global Travel Industry- Airlines‚Travel Management Companies and Online travel services providers‚ Travel Distribution providers ‚ Cruises and Hotels. How is IGT different? The only travel technology solutions provider offering a ‘complete basket‘ of IT‚ BPO & KPO* Solutions and Consulting Services to the travel industry‚ IGT is uniquely positioned as a ‘one stop shop‘ for its clients with Technology and Process Outsourcing requirements. The company has a matchless background of 4 decades of travel domain experience that comes from its parent- InterGlobe Enterprises. Headquartered in India‚ IGT has a skilled resource base of over 1400 professionals with presence in the Americas and Europe‚ Blending travel domain expertise with IT and BPO practices‚ IGT has already made a lasting impact on the business of lead travel industry players including United Airlines‚ Virgin Atlantic‚ KLM‚ South African Airways‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Galileo‚ Harvey World Travel‚ Travel 2 and many more across the globe. *KPO: Knowledge Process Outsourcing IGT Select Client List: IGT client lists spans over leading Airlines‚ Travel Management companies and online travel portals‚ GDSs‚ Cruises and Hotels across the globe. Includes- United Airlines‚ Virgin Atlantic‚ KLM‚ South African Airways‚ ‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Air Deccan‚ Air India Express‚ Princess Cruises‚ Brightsun Travels‚ EF Tours‚ Online Travel Corporation‚ BTI Australia‚ Al Tayyar Group‚ Galileo and many more… About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of airline & aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services. InterGlobe has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry since inception. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 14 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge distribution‚ technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. InterGlobe has recently entered consumer segments with the promise to offer products and services that deliver value for money. It has announced the launch of IndiGo‚ its low-cost nation-wide airline venture which will fill the fast emerging need for reliable‚ efficient and economical air travel. It has also established a joint venture with Accor to build the Ibis range of economy hotels in the Indian sub continent‚ which in the initial phase of development is set to populate the region with 25 hotels over the next few years. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe employs more than 2500 people and has a network of 47 offices across 23 cities in India & abroad.

Worldspan signs a 5-year agreement with InterGlobe Technologies for travel IT & BPO solutions 13/02/2006 - InterGlobe Technologies
New Delhi‚ February 13‚ 2006: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ India‘s leading travel technology solutions provider has signed an agreement with Worldspan‚ Atlanta-based global travel distributor to provide integrated IT & BPO solutions for them. A dedicated delivery center has been created by IGT to deliver customised solutions and BPO services for Worldspan. The delivery center has state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified IT & BPO professionals‚ in keeping with IGT‘s promise of global standards in quality and cost effectiveness Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies said‚ “We at IGT are extremely happy on being chosen by Worldspan for delivering quality products and services to them while offering unmatched cost competitiveness. This 5-year agreement with Worldspan marks another milestone for us as a rapidly growing company‚ thus making its mark as a travel solutions specialist in the international arena. ” Speaking on the relationship‚ Ms. Sue Powers‚ CIO Worldspan said‚ “Worldspan has chosen InterGlobe Technologies as a partner because of their deep experience in travel coupled with their ability to provide both Technology & BPO solutions as a ‘complete solutions provider‘ dedicated to the Travel industry. In addition‚ IGT has a corporate culture that matches with that of WorldSpan‘s US culture. We look forward to this partnership for many-many years to come.” IGT will provide a series of IT services for Worldspan including application development‚ maintenance and support in the TPF technology which is a high-end specialised process in fares loading for airlines. IGT will also work on maintenance‚ enhancement and quality engineering for Worldspan‘s web based applications. In the area of BPO services‚ the Worldspan process at IGT is named ‘Quality Order Management‘ process. The process‚ intended to provide relevant information to all Worldspan support departments‚ involves uploading and maintenance of database & information pertaining to WorldSpan‘s interaction with its customers. This process caters to the worldwide markets of WorldSpan customer base of travel agents‚ websites‚ airlines‚ hotels‚ cruises and other suppliers. About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) IGT is an end-to-end Travel Technology and Process Outsourcing solutions provider having its product and service offerings tailored to the needs of the Global Travel Industry- Airlines‚ Cruises‚ Hotels‚ Travel Distribution providers‚ Travel Management Companies and Online travel services providers. How is IGT different? The only travel technology solutions provider offering a ‘complete basket‘ of IT and BPO Solutions to the travel industry‚ IGT is uniquely positioned as a ‘one stop shop‘ for its clients backed by four decades of travel domain expertise. (The company has a matchless background of 4 decades of travel domain experience that comes from its parent- InterGlobe Enterprises.) Headquartered in India‚ IGT has a skilled resource base of 900 professionals with presence in the Americas‚ Europe‚ Australasia‚ Middle East and Africa. The company operates out of its vast network of offices spread across Canada‚ USA‚ UK‚ Denmark‚ Holland‚ Australia‚ South Africa‚ Kenya‚ Middle East and India. Blending travel domain expertise with IT and BPO practices‚ IGT has already made a lasting impact on the business of lead travel industry players including United Airlines‚ Virgin‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Galileo‚ Thomas Cook and many more prestigious clients. IGT Client List: IGT client lists spans over leading Airlines‚ Cruises‚ GDSs‚ Travel Management corporates‚ and online travel portals across the globe. Includes- Virgin Atlantic‚ South African Airways‚ United Airlines‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Air Deccan‚ Air India Express‚ Indian Airlines‚ Princess Cruises‚ Brightsun Travels‚ EF Tours‚ Online Travel Corporation‚ BTI Australia‚ Al Tayyar Group‚ Cendant and many more… About InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of airline & aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services. InterGlobe has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 16 years. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 14 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge distribution‚ technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. InterGlobe has recently entered consumer segments with the promise to offer products and services that deliver value for money. It has announced the launch of IndiGo‚ its low-cost nation-wide airline venture which will fill the fast emerging need for reliable‚ efficient and economical air travel. It has also established a joint venture with Accor to build the Ibis range of economy hotels in the Indian sub continent‚ which in the initial phase of development is set to populate the region with 25 hotels over the next few years. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe employs more than 1900 people and has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India & abroad.

InterGlobe Technologies expands operations by investing over USD 2 million in new IT and BPO facility 22/11/2005 - InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)‚ India‘s leading integrated travel technology solutions provider‚ has expanded its operations by inaugurating a brand new delivery facility today. InterGlobe Technologies‚ which comes with a background of over 4 decades in the Travel industry‚ has invested over USD 2 million in this new facility‚ with the purpose of providing dedicated services to some of its premier long term clients. The facility has seven floors being shared between IT & BPO operations with a capacity of seating 1200 people. Apart from well planned work stations and best of class computing & communications infrastructure‚ the facility also includes a training room for over a hundred people‚ state of art gymnasium and a large spacious cafeteria. Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies said‚ “IGT has been growing rapidly in the past few years- this new facility will help us expand our capacity to service our clients more effectively. We have invested over USD 2 million in the very best equipment and environment to enhance productivity of employees and ensure seamless delivery to clients. We have created a redundant reliable infrastructure to meet today‘s business needs and exceed service delivery requirements. This facility will particularly address the concerns of customers regarding Information and Data Security through a multi level security strategy. One of the major initiatives is its disaster recovery management system which would match international standards.” Mr. Kiran Karnik‚ President of National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM) who was the chief guest at the inauguration said‚ “I feel extremely happy and encouraged to see new verticals emerging in the IT & BPO space in India. The only way to genuinely add value in outsourcing is to provide a specialist perspective and this is what InterGlobe Technologies is doing for the travel outsourcing industry.” IGT has also recently been awarded CMMi Level 5 certification which marks it as one of the only 50 companies world-wide to have achieved this highest level of quality standard. Quality delivery at InterGlobe Technologies is backed by highly specialised training on areas critical to the Travel industry like TPF‚ GDS and Fares skills. This is exemplified by a dedicated ‘TPF Centre of Excellence‘ that would operate out of the new facility. Facility at ChennaiIGT has the plan to further grow its delivery infrastructure and enhance its access to a wider resource base for its clients by instituting new facilities in other parts of the country. The company‘s third facility in Chennai‚ would be operational within the next 3 months and would serve as a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) site. About InterGlobe Technologies (IGT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)IGT is an end-to-end Travel Technology and Process Outsourcing solutions provider having its product and service offerings tailored to the needs of the Global Travel Industry- Airlines‚ Cruises‚ Hotels‚ Travel Distribution providers‚ Travel Management Companies and Online travel services providers. How is IGT different?The only travel technology solutions provider offering a ‘complete basket‘ of IT‚ BPO & KPO* Solutions and Consulting Services to the travel industry‚ IGT is uniquely positioned as a ‘one stop shop‘ for its clients with Technology and Process Outsourcing requirements. The company has a matchless background of 4 decades of travel domain experience that comes from its parent- InterGlobe Enterprises. Headquartered in India‚ IGT has a skilled resource base of over 700 professionals with presence in the Americas‚ Europe‚ Australasia‚ Middle East and Africa. The company operates out of its vast network of offices spread across Canada‚ USA‚ UK‚ Denmark‚ Holland‚ Australia‚ South Africa‚ Kenya‚ Middle East and India. Blending travel domain expertise with IT and BPO practices‚ IGT has already made a lasting impact on the business of lead travel industry players including United Airlines‚ Virgin‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Galileo‚ Thomas Cook and many more prestigious clients. *KPO: Knowledge Process Outsourcing IGT Client List: IGT client lists spans over leading Airlines‚ Cruises‚ GDSs‚ Travel Management corporates‚ and online travel portals across the globe. Includes- Virgin Atlantic‚ South African Airways‚ United Airlines‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Air Deccan‚ Air India Express‚ Indian Airlines‚ Princess Cruises‚ Brightsun Travels‚ EF Tours‚ Online Travel Corporation‚ BTI Australia‚ Al Tayyar Group‚ Cendant and many more… About InterGlobe EnterprisesEstablished in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of airline & aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services. InterGlobe has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 16 years. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 13 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge distribution‚ technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. InterGlobe has recently entered consumer segments with the promise to offer products and services that deliver value for money. It has announced the launch of IndiGo‚ its low-cost nation-wide airline venture which will fill the fast emerging need for reliable‚ efficient and economical air travel. It has also established a joint venture with Accor to build the Ibis range of economy hotels in the Indian sub continent‚ which in the initial phase of development is set to populate the region with 25 hotels over the next few years. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe employs more than 1600 people and has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India & abroad.

InterGlobe Technologies breaks new ground in IT services – Achieves CMMi Level 5 certification – the highest standard in Quality delivery 15/11/2005 - InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies [IGT]‚ India‘s leading travel technology solutions provider‚ backed by four decades of travel domain expertise; has taken a giant leap forward in the Travel Technology niche by becoming one of the only few companies to achieve CMMi Level 5 certification. The certification is a significant milestone for IGT‚ reaffirming its total commitment to customer success by enhancing collective performance at an organizational level. This certification makes IGT one of the first Indian travel technology company to include integrated product and process development as part of the CMMi criteria‚ further raising the standards by which all other Software Services organizations in this domain are governed. The CMMi quality certification is considered more elaborate and rigorous than CMM. For example‚ CMMi has 22 process areas compared to 18 of CMM and 425 practices as compared to 316 in CMM. Achieving Level 5 of CMMi acknowledges IGT‘s ability to offer the highest possible value to customers by providing better requirement specification‚ more powerful design evaluation‚ and enhanced quantitative project management techniques. Speaking on this development‚ Mr. Vipul Doshi‚ CEO‚ InterGlobe Technologies said‚ " The CMMi Level 5 certification underscores the capability IGT has displayed in delivering critical projects across demanding travel-specific expertise areas like Mainframe TPF‚ Travel eCommerce‚ GDS and Fares. Our thrust has always been on expanding our client relationships by focusing on strengthening our project management and delivery processes‚ backed by a strong domain understanding and focused technology skill sets." Demonstrating its commitment to high quality solutions to clients consistently‚ IGT‘s CMMi Level 5 reiterates its ability in architecting end-to-end‚ process-driven business solutions that imbibe superior knowledge of complex information systems and domain expertise. Commenting on IGT‘s achievement‚ Mr. G.P. Rastogi‚ Associate Director of KPMG and Authorized SEI Lead Appraiser for InterGlobe Technologies‚ said‚ “Achievement of CMMi Level 5 by IGT is a culmination of years of a process improvement journey undertaken by the organization. The CMMi processes are very well institutionalized across all the hierarchies in the organization and have been a strong factor in making IGT‚ one of the leading companies for providing integrated and cutting edge solutions for the travel industry. Amongst its Global Strengths are IGT‘s collaborative approach that ensures delivery by combining best of in-house Developed Methodologies and Client Processes.” Beyond this‚ to meet with the growing demands from the industry‚ IGT has a robust expansion strategy in place. Planned in a phased manner‚ this would entail substantial investments in infrastructure and manpower. The employee base of 700+ is set to grow to more than three times its current size in the next two years. InterGlobe Technologies (IGT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) IGT is an end-to-end Travel Technology and Process Outsourcing solutions provider having its product and service offerings tailored to the needs of the Global Travel Industry- Airlines‚ Cruises‚ Hotels‚ Travel Distribution providers‚ Travel Management Companies and Online travel services providers. How is IGT different? The only travel technology solutions provider offering a ‘complete basket‘ of IT‚ BPO & KPO* Solutions and Consulting Services to the travel industry‚ IGT is uniquely positioned as a ‘one stop shop‘ for its clients with Technology and Process Outsourcing requirements. The company has a matchless background of 4 decades of travel domain experience that comes from its parent- InterGlobe Enterprises. Headquartered in India‚ IGT has a skilled resource base of over 700 professionals with presence in the Americas‚ Europe‚ Australasia‚ Middle East and Africa. The company operates out of its vast network of offices spread across Canada‚ USA‚ UK‚ Denmark‚ Holland‚ Australia‚ South Africa‚ Kenya‚ Middle East and India. Blending travel domain expertise with IT and BPO practices‚ IGT has already made a lasting impact on the business of lead travel industry players including United Airlines‚ Virgin‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Galileo‚ Thomas Cook and many more prestigious clients. *KPO: Knowledge Process Outsourcing IGT Client List: IGT client lists spans over leading Airlines‚ Cruises‚ GDSs‚ Travel Management corporates‚ and online travel portals across the globe. Includes- Virgin Atlantic‚ South African Airways‚ United Airlines‚ Saudi Arabian Airlines‚ Air Deccan‚ Air India Express‚ Indian Airlines‚ Princess Cruises‚ Brightsun Travels‚ EF Tours‚ Online Travel Corporation‚ BTI Australia‚ Al Tayyar Group‚ Cendant and many more… InterGlobe Enterprises Established in 1989‚ InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of airline & aviation management‚ travel related services‚ travel technology‚ travel distribution services and hotel development & management services. InterGlobe has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 16 years. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 13 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge distribution‚ technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries. InterGlobe has recently entered consumer segments with the promise to offer products and services that deliver value for money. It has announced the launch of IndiGo‚ its low-cost nation-wide airline venture which will fill the fast emerging need for reliable‚ efficient and economical air travel. It has also established a joint venture with Accor to build the Ibis range of economy hotels in the Indian sub continent‚ which in the initial phase of development is set to populate the region with 25 hotels over the next few years. Headquartered in Gurgaon‚ India‚ InterGlobe employs more than 1600 people and has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India & abroad. What is meant by CMM Capability Maturity Model) ? CMM (Capability Maturity Model) is a framework that describes the key elements of an effective software process. The CMM describes an evolutionary improvement path from an ad hoc‚ immature process to a mature‚ disciplined process. The CMM covers practices for planning‚ engineering‚ and managing software development and maintenance. When followed‚ these key practices improve the ability of organizations to meet goals for cost‚ schedule‚ functionality‚ and product quality. The CMM establishes a yardstick against which it is possible to judge‚ in a repeatable way‚ the maturity of an organization‘s software process and compare it to the state of the practice of the industry Adding ‘I‘ to CMM i.e. CMM-I (Capability Maturity Model – Integrated) Now‚ CMM is not just for software any more. CMM-I openly integrates the software engineering and management practices with systems engineering‚ and describes "integrated product development teams" as one teaming/management technique.