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HRG Australia has announced that it has been appointed to provide corporate travel management services to Australia’s largest and most prestigious sporting body, the Australian Football League (AFL).

Following a successful tender process, the AFL awarded HRG Australia the contract, citing the company’s innovative and flexible approach as key reasons behind their decision.

“With the AFL set to expand to Western Sydney and the Gold Coast, and with an eye on future global development, we wanted to appoint a company that could work with us as we broaden our horizons,” commented Ian Anderson, Chief Financial Officer of the AFL.

He continued: “We were impressed with HRG’s overall global corporate travel expertise, the company’s commitment to client service and their flexible and innovative online booking and reporting tools. These will enable us to make better informed decisions relating to our business travel and related expenditure.”

Carl Buerckner, Managing Director of HRG Australia, added: “I am delighted to welcome the AFL, one of the country’s most highly respected sporting bodies, as our newest client.

“Ultimately we were able to demonstrate a clear understanding of their business requirements, offering a range of value added solutions and services, whilst respecting the culture in which they operate. We look forward to helping the AFL expand their reach on both a national and international basis.”

HRG has a long-established reputation in delivering expert solutions in the field of high performance sports. The company handles and oversees travel and accommodation requirements for a wide range of high profile sporting clubs, associations and federations, dealing with players, crews and co-workers, as well as supporters and affiliate organisations. Amongst others this includes a long-standing relationship with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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For further information:

HRG Australia
Margaret Newbigin
General Manager, Sales & Marketing
Tel: 03 9604 3400
Email: margaret.newbigin@hrgworldwide.com  

Hogg Robinson Group
Laurie Waugh
PR Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 312600
Email: laurie.waugh@hrgworldwide.com 

Notes to Editors:

HRG Australia is wholly owned by Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate travel services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate services interests include owned or controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.

Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate travel services including Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Events & Meetings Management and Sports as well as Expense Management through its Spendvision operation.

www.hrgworldwide.com