.: July 29, 2010
Law Firm Marketing reports on Travel Daily News International coverage of The Lawyers' Travel Service quarterly travel index. click here to view post
.: July 26, 2010
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE RELEASES QUARTERLY LAW FIRM BUSINESS TRAVEL INDEX. Index compares past eight quarters for law firm, financial services, and business clients. click here to view the most recent index
.: July 15, 2010
The Lawyers' Travel Service Awarded the Sabre Travel Network "Peak of Excellence" Award.
.: July 13, 2010
The Huffington Post lists the "Top Ten Global Trends in Luxury Travel". Ovation Vacations' president, Jack Ezon, quoted on trend #2: multi-generational and family vacations. click here to view article
.: July 1, 2010
AOL Travel explores unusual requests travel agents receive and how The Lawyers' Travel Service (an Ovation Travel Group company) has been successful in making those requests a reality. click here to view article
.: June 2010
Business Travel Executive reports on The Lawyers' Travel Service's Law Firm Business Travel Index (see May 10, below) and how law firm travel trends compare to those of financial services firms and other corporate travelers. click here to view article
.: June 29, 2010
Business Travel News reports how TMC's like The Lawyers' Travel Service (an Ovation Travel Group company) were able to assist clients in determining the best way to cut costs, but still maintain good value during the recession. click here to view article
.: June28, 2010
Business Travel News ranks Ovation Travel Group (parent company of The Lawyers' Travel Service) the 7th largest travel management company in the US (by sales volume).
.: June 7, 2010
The American Bar Association's ABA Journal - Law News Now covers the Philadelphia Business Journal story (see June 7, below) describing how The Lawyers' Travel Service was able to assist Blank Rome in determining the best strategic location for its next office. click here to view article
.: June 7, 2010
The Philadelphia Business Journal story "Law Firm Blank Rome Uses Travel Agent to Plan Expansion" describes how The Lawyers' Travel Service was able to assist the firm in determining the best strategic location for its next office. click here to view article
.: May 19, 2010
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports on The Lawyers' Travel Service's recently released Law Firm Business Travel Index, Financial Services Business Travel Index, and Corporate Business Travel Index. The article "Firms Aim to Travel Economically" delves into the unique characteristics of law firm travel. click here to view article
.: May 18, 2010
Business Travel News reports on The Lawyers' Travel Service's recently released Law Firm Business Travel Index and parent company, Ovation Travel Group's, Corporate and Financial Services Firm Indexes with story "Ovation's Q1 Benchmarks Demonstrate Differences in Travel Sectors". click here to view article
.: May 10, 2010
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE RELEASES QUARTERLY LAW FIRM BUSINESS TRAVEL INDEX. Index compares past eight quarters for law firm, financial services, and business clients. click here to view the most recent index
.: May 2, 2010
Crain's New York Business reports the mergers and acquisitions market is alive and kicking. The article cites The Lawyers' Travel Service clients' response to the volcanic ash situation in which we chartered a jet to transport 160 travelers to the U.K. when all commercial flights were full after air space re-opened. Executive Vice President, Michael Steiner, quoted. click here to view article
.: May 2, 2010
The New York Times story "Lessons From the Icelandic Volcano Eruption" advises, "having a travel agent in your corner can mean the difference between being stranded for days and finding a quicker way home," in reference to Ovation Vacations' president, Jack Ezon, who is noted for offering a variety of options to our stranded travelers. click here to view article
.: April 23, 2010
Crain's New York Business tells how stranded execs made it through the volcanic ash travel crisis in April. The Lawyers' Travel Service EVP, Michael Steiner, describes the imagination and hard work that went into circumventing delays and cancellations for over 2,000 travelers, and securing much-coveted first and business class tickets for our clients. click here to view the article
.: April 7, 2010
The Lawyers' Travel Service noted as the major travel management firm for law firms in California Lawyer Magazine article on law firm business development and client relations in response to shrinking corporate legal spending. click here to view article
.: March 30, 2010
Ovation Vacations' president, Jack Ezon, discusses The Lawyers' Travel Service's response to cruise rate hikes with Travel Agent Central. click here to view article
.: March 10, 2010
Ovation Vacations' president, Jack Ezon, dishes to Travel Weekly on his favorite over-the-top hotel baths. click here to view article
.: March 5, 2010
With a runway closure slowing down JFK airport, MSNBC reporter Christopher Elliott asked frequent travelers to weigh in with their thoughts. The Lawyers' Travel Service's Director of Sales, Annie Peiser, quoted. click here to view article
.: December 28, 2009
Business Travel News releases 2010 Black Book of travel management companies including The Lawyers' Travel Service.
.: December 23, 2009
USA Today reports on The Lawyers' Travel Service recently released quarterly Law Firm Business Travel Index. Interview with Executive Vice President, Michael Steiner. click here to view article
.: December 21, 2009
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE LAUNCHES QUARTERLY LAW FIRM BUSINESS TRAVEL INDEX. Index compares past eight quarters for law firm, financial services, and business clients. click here to view the most recent index
.: December 2009
About.com: Business Travel blog by David Kelly discusses The Lawyers' Travel Service's Paul Metselaar's op-ed piece in Business Travel News (see link from December 14, 2009, below, for that article). "... if a business traveler arrives at his or her destination bedraggled and scrunched from a long, cramped flight, it makes sense he or she may be too depleted to sleep well, perform at their best, or maximize the business opportunity..." click here to view the entire blog entry
.: December 14, 2009
Paul Metselaar, Chairman and CEO, op-ed piece for Business Travel News, discusses the ROI of business travel. "You have the opportunity to choose your own ROI. That means first understanding that travel is as much investment as expense, and then taking a surgical approach to maximizing the return..." click here to view the entire article
.: November 25, 2009
The Lawyers' Travel Service travel consultant, David Averre, speaks with Houston's KHOU 11 News for their story on rising car rental rates. The story gives tips on ways to save when renting a car. click here to view the story from the newscast
.: November 20, 2009
Virgin Galactic expands its exclusive sales relationship with Virtuoso by adding 18 new 'accredited space agents'... The Lawyers' Travel Service's leisure division, Ovation Vacations' president, Jack Ezon, an existing Virtuoso accredited space agent, listed. click here to view press release
.: November 6, 2009
Chabad.org profiles unique bar mitzvah on cruise ship planned by The Lawyers' Travel Service's leisure division, Ovation Vacations, president, Jack Ezon. click here to view article
.: October 24, 2009
2009 hot leisure travel destinations are cheap, but not chintsy. The Lawyers' Travel Service's leisure division, Ovation Vacations, president Jack Ezon quoted. click here to view article
.: September 1, 2009
For the second consecutive year, The Lawyers' Travel Service's parent company, Ovation Travel Group, ranked on the Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Private Companies in America."
click here to view ranking
.: June 8, 2009
For the second consecutive year, The Lawyers' Travel Service's parent company, Ovation Travel Group, ranked as the 6th largest US Travel Management Company by Business Travel News." click here to view article
.: May 20, 2009
Executive vice president Michael Steiner in late March met with Management.travel to discuss a notable increase in the use of managed travel practices among the law firms using The Lawyers' Travel Service. click here to view article
.: January 22, 2009
Jack Ezon, President of The Lawyers' Travel Service's leisure travel division, Ovation Vacations, quoted by Forbes.com. The article "Hotel Deals in 10 Travel Hot Spots" discusses the trend towards cheaper, but not chintzy, properties for leisure travelers. click here to view article
.: December 17, 2008
THE LAWYERS’ TRAVEL SERVICE IDENTIFIES 2009 HOTEL TREND: LOWERED OR STAGNANT RATES
After years of climbing hotel rates, the 2009 trend shifts towards lower rates at 3, 4, 5 star properties.
.: August 20, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's parent company, Ovation Travel Group, ranked on the Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Private Companies in America."
click here to view ranking
.: June 21, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's Executive Vice President, Michael Steiner, was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal MarketWatch. click here for article
.: June 1, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's Senior Vice President, Operations, Dan Gogerty, quoted in The New York Times 'Business' section. The article "It's Back - The Minimum Stay" discusses the resurgence of Saturday night stay requirements among airlines and what business travelers can do to avoid adding days to their trips.
click here for article
.: May 12, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's EVP, Michael Steiner quoted in USA Today regarding the pros and cons of travel through London Heathrow.
click here for article
.: May 5, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's Chairman and CEO, Paul Metselaar, was recently a featured columnist for the Global Hotel Network’s “On My Mind” column. Paul's article, which discusses industry trends and the growing importance of managed hotel programs, can be viewed by clicking this link.
.: April, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service Awarded the Sabre Travel Network "Peak of Excellence" Award.
.: April 15, 2008
The Lawyers' Travel Service's EVP, Michael Steiner was interviewed by travel journalist Joe Sharkey of the New York Times. The article discusses the importance of organized travel management in light of the recent state of air travel.
.: March 5, 2008
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE'S EVP, MICHAEL STEINER, BLOGS AT WWW.THEBEAT.TRAVEL ON OUR CLIENTS' TRAVEL TRENDS HOLDING UP IN FACE OF LOOMING RECESSION.
Follow this link to view and/or comment on Michael's blog.
.: February 19, 2008
THE LAWYERS’ TRAVEL SERVICE AWARDED 2008 GETTHERE LUMINARY AWARD
For Second Consecutive Year, LTS is Honored for Unwavering Focus on Customer Support and Satisfaction
.: February 19, 2008
Business Travel Executive interviews EVP, Michael Steiner on key features to look for when choosing an automated booking system.
.: December 5, 2007
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE APPOINTS GAIL GARFAT VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER
.: November 21, 2006
THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE APPOINTS MARCIA AMOYE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AFTER YEAR OF TREMENDOUS GROWTH
.: MAY/JUNE, 2006
Byline article by Paul Metselaar for Legal Management
"From Here to There - Getting a Handle on Law Firm Travel Needs" click here for article
.: MAY 22-28, 2006
Crain's "Executive Moves" reports Daniel Gogerty joins Ovation Travel Group as Senior Vice President of Operations.
.: MAY 10, 2006
Ovation Travel Group Reports Stellar Year Leads To Another New Executive Hire
.: APRIL, 2006
Paul Metselaar and Michael Steiner quoted in Business Travel Executive regarding "The 15-minute Rule"
click here for article
.: APRIL 3, 2006
Business Travel News featured our client McAfee in their April 2006 issue. McAfee commented on Ovation's travel management program, specifically highlighting our work to implement an online booking tool and drive policy compliance levels.
.: MARCH 1, 2006
Business Travel News reports
that LTS has named Evan Newman as Chief Information Officer and Marcia Amoye as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions Group- a reflection of the company's tremendous business success, having acquired over $50 million in new business in 2005.
.: JANUARY 25, 2006
The Lawyers' Travel Service Announces Stellar Year
.: APRIL 04, 2005
Paul Metselaar was quoted in Crain's NY regarding executive stress management. Click here for article.
.: MARCH 15, 2005
Paul Metselaar was quoted in The New York Times regarding no-frills carriers. Click here for article.
.: JANUARY 16, 2005
Michael Steiner was quoted in The Baltimore Sun regarding airline problems. Click here for article.
.: DECEMBER 26, 2004
Paul Metselaar was quoted in the
New York Times regarding Blackberrys. Click
here for article.
.: DECEMBER 21, 2004
Paul Metselaar was quoted in the
New York Times regarding Cellphones in
flight. Click
here for article.
.: NOVEMBER 9, 2004
Michael Steiner
was quoted in The Atlanta Journal Constitution regarding
competing low-cost carriers. Click
here for article.
.:NOVEMBER 8, 2004
Michael Steiner was quoted in
Business Travel News regarding the prominence
of JetBlue among low-cost carriers for business
travelers. Click
here for article.
.: NOVEMBER 3, 2004
Michael Steiner was quoted
in The Detroit News regarding companies
tackling rising hotel costs. Click
here for article.
.:NOVEMBER 2, 2004
Michael Steiner was quoted
in USA Today regarding the impact rising
hotel rates is having on business traveler
programs. Click
here for article.
.: AUGUST 22, 2004
Michael Steiner
was quoted in The
Baltimore Sun regarding Southwest's
unusual seating system.Click here for article.
.:AUGUST 2, 2004
Business Travel News reported that WTSG changed its name and held on to customer loyalty. Click here for article.
.: JULY 31, 2004
Paul Metselaar was quoted by The Los Angeles
Newspaper Group regarding an expected
increase in business travel. Click
here for article.
.: FEBRUARY 12, 2004
The Lawyers' Travel Service and GetThere Introduced an Online Travel Booking Solution Designed Exclusively for Law Firms Click
here for article.
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