(Omaha, NE, March 2, 2006) -- Travel and Transport is pleased to announce that Laura Pankoke has been named Operations Manager for Loyalty Innovations, a division of Travel and Transport. Laura's responsibilities as Operations Manager will be to manage and support employees, monitor and manage all telecommunication systems, research, develop and implement ideas, products and processes to contribute to overall success and operating efficiencies and to participate in overall business objectives with entire leadership team servicing the client.

Laura has been with Travel and Transport for 7 years. She has held several positions including; Travel Counselor, International Travel Counselor, Supervisor, and most recently as Assistant Manager for Loyalty Innovations.

"Laura's experience with Loyalty Innovations and her knowledge of the travel industry, loyalty programs and call center operations will support our customer needs for servicing dynamic loyalty programs while providing exceptional services," stated Michelle Holmes, General Manager, Loyalty Innovations. "I know that Laura will continue to be a valuable asset to Travel and Transport."

In 1992, Loyalty Innovations was formed as a separate marketing entity to provide travel and travel-related loyalty solutions to the card payments industry and other wide audience customer groups. Loyalty Innovations is America's most experienced provider of travel and travel-related enhancement services and reward programs.

Travel and Transport, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1946 and is the 6th largest travel management firm in the United Sates with locations in 23 states.