Carlson Wagonlit Travel Wins IBM Account In 41 Countries.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 1996--Carlson Wagonlit Travel has been awarded the travel management account for IBM in Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. In total, Carlson Wagonlit will handle IBM's business in 41 countries. IBM declined to disclose annual air volume.

"IBM's choice of us as its business partner is a clear indication of its level of confidence in our professionalism and market leadership," said Ross Mersinger, executive vice president, Staff Services, Carlson Wagonlit Travel. "We are proud to have been chosen to offer our travel management services to such a world-class company and are confident that we will not only meet but also exceed their expectations."

Carlson Wagonlit will begin servicing the account in May with a staggered rollout to be completed in 1997.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel has handled IBM's travel account in Canada since 1988 and since the 1960's in Denmark and France.

Note to Editors: Minneapolis and Paris-based Carlson Wagonlit Travel (pronounced Carlson Vah-gon-LEE Travel) is one of the world's largest travel agencies, backed by a network of $12 billion in annual sales with more than 4,000 locations in 125 countries. Related brands are: Carlson Travel Network (leisure and franchised); Wagonlit Travel (leisure and group); A.T. Mays in the United Kingdom; and Viajes Ecuador in Spain.

CONTACT: Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Barbara Hemberger, 612/449-2267