MEYER-FRANKLIN TRAVEL APPOINTS TRONCOSSI PUBLIC RELATIONS

( Hamilton, Bermuda, November 2nd, 2006) - Troncossi Public Relations (Troncossi) today announces that it has been appointed by Meyer-Franklin Travel to handle its advertising, internal communications, promotions, public relations and website communications.

Meyer-Franklin Travel is a full-service boutique travel agency with established relationships in the entire travel industry: air, car, cruise, hotel, rail and tours.

Elizabeth Tee, Managing Director, Troncossi Public Relations, says: “In an age of travel agency consolidation, Meyer-Franklin Travel offers clients in-depth knowledge of many destinations and travel vendors around the world. We look forward to helping them promote the many benefits of using a travel agent in the internet age.”

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, Vice President – Travel, Meyer-Franklin Travel, says: “Meyer-Franklin Travel is proud of our excellent customer service and the personal relationships we have built with our clients. With Troncossi, we hope to grow that market share. We will begin the marketing programme with research to better understand what today’s local traveler wants. The results will enable us to concentrate our energy on the services today’s traveler values the most. We are delighted to have hired Troncossi to carry out this programme for us.”

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Notes to Editors

Meyer-Franklin Travel
Meyer-Franklin Travel is the Bermuda representative of American Express Travel Services. The company was awarded Bermudian Business’ Best Products and Services award for best travel agency in 2006.

Troncossi Public Relations
Troncossi Public Relations is a full service public relations consultancy and provides a range of services for corporate and private clients specialising in strategic positioning, media relations and media crisis management. It also provides conference and exhibition support, collateral material development, event planning, internal communications, media training, newsletters, press conferences, press office services, promotions, public relations audits, speaking opportunities, speech writing, and sponsorship guidelines. In October 2004, Troncossi received Bermudian Business’s award for “Best Event Planning Service.”

Media Contacts:
Elizabeth Tee
Troncossi Public Relations
Telephone: 292-5838
E-mail: liz@troncossi.bm