Frosch Travel Announces Merger With Linden Travel

NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Frosch Travel ("FROSCH")
announced that it has completed a merger with New York-based Linden Travel.
The merger creates a fully integrated travel management company with
nationwide presence and firmly establishes FROSCH's footing on the East Coast.

"FROSCH was carefully chosen because its culture is very similar to Linden's
in that both companies value high-touch service and acknowledge the importance
of relationships. We will continue to provide exceptional service to our
clients as we have done for the past 40 years. Our service will only be
enhanced now that we can offer a truly global reach," said Barbara Gallay,
President of Linden Travel.

"We are delighted to welcome Linden Travel to FROSCH," said Bryan Leibman,
President of FROSCH. "Barbara Gallay and Linden's travel consultants are some
of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and admired in the industry. Our
merger with Linden solidifies our presence in New York and positions us to
better serve strategic global clients. I have the utmost respect for Barbara
and look forward to working with her."

Founded in 1969, Manhattan-based Linden Travel is considered one of the most
established travel management companies in New York City. Barbara Gallay
acquired ownership of Linden in 1975 and led the company through years of
growth. Linden specializes in providing customized corporate travel management
services to numerous industries including financial, entertainment, medical
and fashion clientele. In 2008, Linden Travel generated $113 million in sales.
Linden Travel has an industry-wide reputation for its service-oriented,
customer driven approach to corporate and upscale leisure travel.

Barbara Gallay met Richard Leibman, Chairman of FROSCH, in 1988, and the two
have maintained a strong professional rapport for more than 20 years. "This
merger was the logical next step for Linden Travel," noted Gallay, who will
continue on as president of the New York City office. The merger joins
together two leaders in the travel industry that have experienced significant
growth in recent years. Additional synergies include expertise in supporting
top producing independent travel consultants and leadership in the luxury
leisure marketplace.

FROSCH is a thirty-seven year old travel company based in Houston that
generates over $500 million in annual sales through its corporate, leisure,
incentive, meetings, and groups divisions. FROSCH has been owned and managed
by the Leibman family since 1977. Today, FROSCH has approximately 800 staff
in 44 branch offices in twelve different states. For more information
regarding FROSCH, please go to www.frosch.com. For more information regarding
Linden Travel, please go to www.lindentravel.com.

SOURCE Linden Travel

Lara Leibman of FROSCH, direct, +1-800-866-1623 ext. 8260, or mobile,
+1-917-331-3750, lara.leibman@frosch.com; or Stephen Neil of Linden Travel,
direct, +1-212-404-6304, or office, +1-212-404-6300,
stephen.neil@lindentravel.com