UATP, the airline-owned global corporate travel payment network, is
expanding its business operations to China with the addition of Steven
Luan as regional commercial manager.
“The UATP business model is ideal for Chinese businesses that
understand the value of central billing, detailed travel data and full
control over their travel spending,” Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO,
UATP said. “For more than 70 years, UATP has been the airline industry’s
solution to build customer loyalty, increase sales and lower the cost of
distribution. China is an important market for UATP and having Steven
Luan as our local UATP representative is an important step in building a
strong relationship with airlines, travel agencies and business
travelers in China.”
Luan will be promoting UATP’s corporate payment network services
with prospective airline Issuers in China and throughout the region. He
will also serve as the primary point of contact for all UATP operations
in China.
Luan brings a wealth of experience to UATP with ten years of sales
experience forging relationships with airlines and facilitating sales of
aircraft and helicopters. His talents as a consultant and experience in
sales are a great asset to UATP as it builds relationships with the
Chinese airlines and travel agencies. Luan holds an undergraduate degree
from the Beijing Institute of Business and a MBA from the University of
Queensland, Australia.
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate
business travel by airlines and travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts
are issued by these airlines: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American
Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines,
Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ltd., United Airlines, and US Airways.
AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British
Airways (NYSE: BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Lufthansa
German Airlines.
