New York, NY (September 18, 2024) – Corporate Traveler and Ohio Life Sciences (OLS) today announced a new strategic partnership designed to support and strengthen Ohio’s robust and diverse life sciences community. 

As part of the multi-year agreement, Corporate Traveler will serve as the official travel management company of Ohio’s premier life science trade organization. They will begin to develop a customized travel program, managed by a team of experienced travel experts that possess a deep understanding of the travel landscape in Ohio, as well as the ability to navigate the complexities and fast-paced nature of the life sciences world.

Headquartered in Columbus, OLS represents and advocates for more than 4,200 organizations across the state, including top biotech firms, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and research and academic institutions. With this partnership, the two companies will create an exclusive travel offering for OLS members that will provide them with access to dedicated travel support focused on expense management solutions.

“With a shared vision for connecting the life sciences community throughout the state of Ohio, we are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with Ohio Life Sciences and support and advance their pioneering and impactful work,” said John Van den Heuvel, President, Corporate Traveler USA. “We are looking forward to blending our extensive industry experience with local market insights to develop a personalized travel program that prioritizes flexibility, efficiency, and safety when on the road.”

Corporate Traveler has long been a specialist in this space, continuously supporting the groundbreaking work of some of the country’s leading life sciences organizations, including NewYorkBIO, BioNJ, MassBio, BioCT, SCBio, and MassMEDIC, as well as BioTalent Canada in Ottawa. OLS will now join this impressive roster of companies and start to take advantage of Corporate Traveler’s proprietary Melon platform to gain visibility and insight into every aspect of their travel program, from policy compliance, cost savings, sustainability reporting, and more.

“Adding Corporate Traveler to OLS’s Advantage Purchasing Program will help our members better manage their travel budgets,” said Eddie Pauline, President & CEO, Ohio Life Sciences. “OLS will benefit from Corporate Traveler’s efficient and personalized services.”

The Ohio area is considered one of the most dynamic life sciences communities in the country, serving as the home to a number of prominent research institutions that contribute significantly to the state’s research and development initiatives. There are also various multinational corporations and emerging startups aimed at fostering growth in the life sciences sector across the state, with over 83,700 total employees working in the industry statewide.

About Corporate Traveler

Corporate Traveler is the flagship SME corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, operating in six global markets. Established in 1993 as Flight Centre Travel Group’s first corporate brand, the award-winning business travel management and solutions provider offers its personalized service, expert tailored advice, dedicated travel consultants, and advanced booking technology to over 16,000 business customers globally. Offering an all-in-one innovative booking platform with the support of a personal travel consultant, Corporate Traveler makes travel simpler, faster, and easier for businesses. With a wide range of solutions available, Corporate Traveler can cater for simple requirements through to the most complex SME business travel management needs. For more information or to book a business consultation, visit corporatetraveler.us

About Ohio Life Sciences

OLS is Ohio's life science industry trade association, representing an industry that includes more than 4,200 businesses statewide. Ohio Life Sciences convenes and advocates on behalf of biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, labs, digital health, gene and cell therapy, agricultural biotechnology, and research and academic institutions throughout Ohio. OLS is the voice representing and advocating for the common interests of our life sciences community. Learn more at ohiolifesciences.org

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