FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Omega World Travel (Omega), a woman-owned, global travel management company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, announced this week it has been awarded the UNICEF, New York HQ, travel management contract. UNICEF is a global humanitarian relief organization with more than 60 years of experience saving children's lives, working in more than 150 countries and supporting efforts in public health, disease prevention, logistics, political systems, human rights, education and emergency response. Omega will support UNICEFs mission by providing first in class customer care and complete travel management services.

We are proud to be servicing such an important organization and are humbled by UNICEFs efforts to intervene on behalf of children worldwide. We can think of no better cause than to be partners with UNICEF in their mission, says Omega president and CEO, Gloria Bohan. Overtime, we have worked with countless clients that support relief efforts on all continents and are honored to have this new opportunity to continue to play our part.

Celebrating its 40th year in business in 2012, Omega services numerous not-for-profit organizations, like UNICEF, along with NGOs, corporations and government entities. In addition, Omega is involved in community and philanthropic endeavors, supporting such groups as the National Capitol Area chapter of Junior Achievement. Recently, Gloria Bohan was recognized by the Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation and was appointed a board member to the World Affairs Council, an organization dedicated to global education.

About Omega World Travel

Omega World Travel is the 4th largest travel management company in the U.S. Headquartered in Fairfax, Va. Omega provides business travel to the corporate and government arena; operates a meetings and incentives division for strategic meetings management; and offers a full array of leisure products from adventure tours to luxury vacations. In addition, Omega owns Cruise.com, one of the largest sellers of cruises on the internet, and TravTech, a software development company that provides technology solutions to the industry. For additional information about Omega please visit: OmegaTravel.com. Follow Omega on Twitter @TravelUpdates or twitter.com/travelupdates and on Facebook at facebook.com/omegaworldtravel.

About UNICEF

UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Working in more than 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States.

UNICEF is at the forefront of efforts to reduce child mortality worldwide. There has been substantial progress: the annual number of under-five deaths dropped from more than 12 million in 1990 to 7.6 million in 2010. But still, 21,000 children die each day from preventable causes. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make that number zero by giving children the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit http://www.unicefusa.org.

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Omega World Travel Awarded UNICEF Travel Management Contract