Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) said sales grew significantly in 2006 and were now double the figure for 2003.
The world's second largest TMC said its pro forma sales for 2006, including Navigant International, were $20.5bn, a 9% increase on 2005.
Total sales volume for 2006 reached $17.6bn, a 22% increase on 2005.
The Company said that it new sales including Navigant which it bought last May for $510m, reached a record $1.94bn, 45% up on 2005.
During the year, Carlson said it had made “significant strides” in its four main lines of business: traveller and transaction services, programme optimisation, safety and security, and meetings and events.
Its greatest areas of growth were the US (50%, largely due to the acquisition of Navigant), Australia (46%), Russia (37%), China (36%) and India (29%).
CWT said it was the number one travel management company in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America and a strong number two in North America.
On traveller and transaction services, CWT said that it had increased its hotel sales, one of its main objectives, by 17%.
Online transactions had also risen by 80% in Europe, the highest of all regions, 70% in Australia and 13% in the States.
Hubert Joly, president and chief executive officer, said, “Carlson Wagonlit Travel had a terrific year in 2006. The acquisition of Navigant International was a great milestone.
“We couldn't be happier about the progress we're making with the integration.
“Effective travel management can bring great value to corporations, small and mid-size companies, and government institutions around the world.
“There continue to be ample opportunities to further enhance what we do for our clients and support them in their objectives to optimise service, savings and security.”
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