Thanks to this acquisition, CWT has expanded its operations in the meetings and event industry, as well as reinforcing its corporate presence in the Irish market.
Yesterday, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announced the acquisition of AC Events International Limited (AC Events) through Carlson Wagonlit UK Limited, its subsidiary company in the United Kingdom. With headquarters in Dublin (Ireland), AC Events has been providing meeting and event management services since 2005, and has been partnering with CWT since 2008.
Thanks to this acquisition, CWT has expanded its operations in the meetings and event industry, as well as reinforcing its corporate presence in the Irish market. AC Events will be fully integrated into CWT Ireland’s operations. Aine Corrigan, owner of AC Events, will continue in the company as director of CWT Meeting & Events Ireland, led by Lisa Whelan, CEO of CWT Ireland.
"This acquisition will strengthen CWT’s presence in Ireland and will allow us to provide our Irish clients with a broader range of services. Aine Corrigan’s solid experience in the meetings and event industry will allow her to contribute with her knowledge to boosting our meeting and event business," commented Whelan.
"The meeting and event market is a very significant opportunity for growth for CWT. With the acquisition of AC Events, CWT continues to reinforce its influence in this key market and provide its clients all over the world with the very best in service," stated Thierry Duguet, vice-president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at CWT Meetings & Events.
The integration of AC Events has already begun and will continue over the next few months. During this transition, CWT and AC Events will focus on providing the excellent service expected by their clients, while ensuring a hitch-free integration.
CWT Meetings & Events is the world leader in meeting and event management. With 1,600 specialists in 75 countries, the company organizes over 35,000 events a year for clients in different industries: pharmaceutical and healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, energy, automotive, and government. Thanks to Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s savoir faire and global network, CWT Meetings & Events provides a bespoke, holistic approach that ensures that its clients obtain optimum results.
