SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Travel Group (www.peaktravelgroup.com) recently announced that Chris Welch has joined the global travel management company as Vice President of Sales, National Accounts. Under the leadership of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tom Walker, Chris will help in the expansion of Peak's impressive portfolio of corporate clients.

Welch arrives to Peak from Enterprise Holdings Inc. where he led a team of sales and account management personnel serving Northern and Central California. During his 16+ year tenure at EHI, Chris and his team won the Exceptional Achievement Award three years in a row. The award recognized the highest annual revenue growth driven by outstanding client service and exceptional teamwork.

Welch's expertise at developing strong client relationships will lend itself well to the Peak Travel philosophy on taking a personal approach to service, savings and solutions in corporate travel management.

"To an extent the travel market has become commoditized in the eyes of many," notes Welch, "I look forward to showing our existing and prospective clients what elevates us, and more importantly our offerings above that of our competition."

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tom Walker, is excited to have added such a valuable industry asset to his team: "We have worked with Chris as a vendor for a number of years, and have the greatest respect for his industry knowledge and professionalism. We are convinced that Chris will have a long and successful career with Peak Travel Group."

About Peak Travel Group

Headquartered in San Jose, Peak Travel Group is one of the largest travel management companies in North America. With over 50 years of travel expertise, Peak provides exceptional service and innovative travel solutions for both business and vacation travelers. Peak Travel Group has 5 offices, numerous on-site locations, and is staffed with over 150 travel professionals booking in excess of $200 million in annual sales. For more information visit www.peaktravelgroup.com

Contact: Jennefer TeegenPeak Travel Groupjteegen@peaktravel.com 

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