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News ReleaseCWT Launches Dynamic Mobile ApplicationFor Business TravelersGlobal and local versions of CWT Market now available for iPhone and Android usersAMSTERDAM, APRIL 27, 2011 — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializedin business travel management, announced today the worldwide launch of CWT Market, a freeapplication for iPhone and Android mobile devices that aggregates best-of-market travel appsand mobile web sites into one convenient mobile app. Corporate travelers are looking formobile solutions that increase their control over travel and any unexpected events that couldoccur. CWT is helping travelers by offering a flexible and dynamic solution that suppliesrelevant and up-to-date information when it is needed, without the time-consuming task ofsearching through the hundreds of thousands of apps currently available.Users who download CWT Market from their device’s app store can preview and add a selectionof apps, most of them available free of charge, and be kept informed of new apps carefullyselected by CWT as they arrive on the market. Approximately 25 applications are included,providing services ranging from local taxi booking and restaurant reservations to a WiFi locator.Available in France since March 2011, the new globalversion of CWT Market is the first in a series of globalmobile applications developed by CWT to improve thetraveler’s experience. CWT will regularly update theselection of apps and websites in CWT Market to helptravelers access the most useful content on the market.Users can download CWT Market now to their iPhone orAndroid device; a Blackberry version of CWT Market willbe available soon.“Delivering innovative solutions for managed corporatetravel is a key priority for CWT,” said Douglas Anderson,President and CEO of Carlson Wagonlit Travel. “CWT iswell positioned to improve the traveler’s experience withCWT Market, an initial step in delivering a broad rangeof applications and mobile services that CWT will releasein the coming months.”Commenting on the launch, William El Kaim, CWTtechnology marketing director, said “Busy travelerswant to have information at their fingertips but don’tnecessarily have the time to seek out the latestapplications. We’ve designed CWT Market to helptravelers keep up with relevant, best-in-market servicesthat can make their lives easier while on the road. Ourapp is part of a wider strategy to develop products and services for mobile devices to improve atraveler’s productivity, comfort and safety. Enhancements made in the coming months will beautomatically added to CWT Market.”

About Carlson Wagonlit TravelCarlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader specialized in business travel management.CWT serves companies, government institutions and non-governmental organizations of allsizes in more than 150 countries and territories. By leveraging both the expertise of its peopleand leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travelprogram in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company is alsocommitted to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travelers. CWT services andsolutions comprise: Traveler & Transaction Services, Program Optimization, Safety & Security,Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2010, sales volume for wholly owned operations andjoint ventures totaled US$24.3 billion. Carlson Wagonlit Travel supports the global healthcareinitiative known as MASSIVEGOOD, which enables travelers to make a “micro-contribution”when they purchase travel services. For more information about CWT, please visit our globalwebsite at www.carlsonwagonlit.com. Follow us on Twitter @CarlsonWagonlitMedia Contact:Tom X. ScottSenior Director, Public RelationsCarlson Wagonlit Travelphone +33 (0)1 41 33 67 57mobile +33 (0)6 04 51 90 142/2