The Advantage Global Network has announced that CT Partners Australia will participate in their Global Accommodation programme with immediate effect. CT Partners is the largest and most influential independently owned travel buying network in Australia and comprises 30 of the largest independent corporate travel management companies and premium leisure agencies.

John Hobbs Hurrell, Head of Advantage Global Network, said: “We are absolutely delighted that CT Partners has chosen to work with us and access our global accommodation content. As we further develop our international presence, we look for partnerships with organisations that share the same principles and values as we do at Advantage. CT Partners is 100% owned by its members, as is the Advantage Travel Partnership, and I have every confidence that the relationship between our two groups will grow significantly moving forward.”

Matt Masson, CEO of CT Partners, added: “We have a strong culture built around integrity and close collaboration. It is evident that the Advantage Travel Partnership and Global Network is aligned with our culture and understands the importance of maximising value for members. CT Partners looks forward to working closely with the Advantage team to offer Advantage’s global accommodation programme to our Australian-based members and their clients.”

Hobbs Hurrell said that while initially CT Partners will benefit from accessing Advantage’s accommodation programme, moving forward the parties will seek to identify further synergies and opportunities to collaborate with a focus on advocating the role of the TMC.