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Posted Sept 24, 2008

The Beat Readers Pick Continental 2008 Supplier Of The Year

The Beat's readers named Continental Airlines their most admired airline and also 2008 Supplier Of The Year, ProMedia.travel announced today here during The Beat Live.

Polled between Sept. 2 and Sept. 13, readers of The Beat were asked which company in each of six supplier segments they "most admire for its policies, management style and service for business clients." Those who voted for their own company were disqualified.

Other winners included:

• American Express for most admired payment system

• Hertz for most admired car rental company

• Marriott International for most admired hotel company

• Concur as most admired technology provider

• Carlson Wagonlit Travel as the most admired travel management company

(from left) The Beat founder Jay Campbell, Continental Airlines SVP of sales Dave Hilfman and ProMedia.travel CEO Tim Reid