TQ3 TRAVEL SOLUTIONS AND PROTRAVEL TERMINATE THEIR CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP

02 August 2004, Bremen/Lyon – Following the completion of the acquisition of Protravel by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, TQ3 Travel Solutions and Protravel/CWT today announced an early termination of their license agreements. Originally, Protravel was contractually bound to TQ3 as its licensee in France, the CIS and Italy until 31 December 2004. However, in order to best serve their clients, TQ3 and Protravel/CWT have decided to terminate their contractual relationship with immediate effect. -END- Notes to Editors About TQ3 TQ3 Travel Solutions is the leading provider of quality, innovative travel expense management solutions to companies worldwide. With system-wide revenues in excess of $11 billion, TQ3 operates 1,200 locations in over 80 countries. For more information about TQ3, please visit our website at www.tq3.com For further information, please contact: Melanie Garrett, Vice President Marketing EMEA APAC Tel: +44 (0) 207 153 3310 Mob: +44 (0) 7736 105257 [email protected] Rik Kumar, Communications Manager EMEA Tel +44 (0) 207 153 3315 Fax +44 (0) 207 153 3334 [email protected]