ABC Corporate Services Has Been Selected by IT Group to Provide Its Agency Network with Access to the ABC Premier Hotel Program

ABC Corporate Services and IT Group announce a new partnership that will provide agencies within the IT Group network access to the industry-leading ABC Premier Hotel Program.  Effective August 1, the network’s more then 800 member locations with an estimated $10 million (USD) in hotel purchasing volume will be able to use the Premier Hotel Program to support their clients’ needs.

IT Group affiliated agencies will realize the following value through the Premier Hotel Program:

• A comprehensive hotel program and geographic coverage with rates at 30,000-plus properties in over 6,500 cities worldwide; 207 hotel chains represented
• Broad program accessibility via all major GDS, ABC’s Web site, its new EZ Book with ABC online booking engine, and CD-Rom
• Premier Block Space – to support travelers when hotels and/or cities are sold out; ABC Corporate Services centrally manages and tracks this inventory for optimal allocation at all times
• Premier Perks – Special savings and unique services, including amenities such as upgraded rooms, free wireless Internet, and complimentary breakfast – provide savings to the bottom line
• Premier Communiqués – media providing product updates, special promotions and strategic news about ABC Corporate Services’ and our supplier partners
• Hotel Help Desk – industry experts providing professional assistance

“We are not just benefiting from a hotel program with this deal,” notes Donald Gould, president, IT Group. "ABC Corporate Services brings 30-plus years of expertise to this partnership, giving me and our member agencies the confidence that they have ABC’s support and dependability at all times; that’s important to our network,” Gould adds.

“ABC welcomes IT Group and is pleased to be supporting their growing network of agencies throughout the United States, and assisting in their success with the Premier Hotel Program,” offers Cynthia Kropp, executive vice president, sales & service, ABC Corporate Services. “IT Group’s expansive affiliate base is significant for ABC and we welcome the opportunity to not only meet but truly exceed the needs and expectations of this special group of agencies,” continued Kropp.

About IT Group . With over 800 locations, IT Group is one of the largest combinations of affiliated agencies in the industry. For more information, call 888-482-4636 or email embership@itgroupnetowrk.com

About ABC Corporate Services.  ABC Corporate Services is a leading provider of services to the global travel agency and corporate communities. Providing progressive solutions for the business of travel, ABC Corporate Services offers the ABC Premier Hotel Program, TESS – Traveler Emergency Service System, ABC GlobalFares, Travel Risk Management solutions, and ABC Global Connect.  For more information about ABC Corporate Services, visit www.abccst.com, contact info@abccst.com or call 1-800-722-5179 / +1-402-885-8900.

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