Wings buys US energy sector specialist

Wings Travel Management has announced the acquisition of the energy and corporate travel business of Associated Travel in Louisiana, marking an expansion of its footprint in the market.The agreement with the Lafeyette-based company takes effect on 1 November and gives Wings a presence in a second major energy sector hub in addition to its existing operation in Houston.Founded in 1967, Associated Travel provides online and offline business travel management to Louisiana-based energy sector companies as well as other corporate clients. It also offers leisure, film and group travel services. Following the sale, Associated Travel will continue serving its leisure and group travel clientele from its current office in Lafayette and CEO Robbie Bush (pictured, left) will retain ownership and management of these areas of the business.