Sports Express Acquires Luggage Express and Virtual Bellhop Brands
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$0 stock trades. 10 free per month.HOUSTON, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports Express, LLC, a premier luggage
and sports equipment delivery service, announced today the acquisition of two
previously competing door-to-door luggage delivery brands: Luggage Express
and Virtual Bellhop. This acquisition makes Sports Express the largest
service provider in the luggage delivery category.
"With this acquisition, Sports Express is extremely well-positioned for
growth at a time when the industry is primed to expand," said Jon Trevelise,
CEO of Sports Express.
Trevelise explained that the timing for the acquisition is especially
advantageous for Sports Express in light of the recent implementation of
luggage fees by certain airlines. In some cases, airlines are now charging
flight passengers additional fees ranging anywhere from $25 to $150 each way
for a second bag or for oversized bags.
"Luggage Express is arguably the most recognized brand in the luggage
delivery industry, so Sports Express is already seeing an increase in business
as a result of this acquisition," said Trevelise.
While previously owned by the same company, Virtual Bellhop was branded
separately from Luggage Express. Trevelise added that it was especially
important to Sports Express to keep Virtual Bellhop because the service has
been a primary provider of luggage delivery to cruise lines and their
passengers, and building relationships with various cruise lines is an
important piece of Sports Express' growth strategy.
Luggage Express and Virtual Bellhop clients can still obtain price quotes
and make service reservations through the same portals as in the past, though
the sites will now use Sports Express' state-of-the-industry booking engine
that provides clients a more convenient and user-friendly online experience.
An entire reservation can be made in one visit, and guests receive automated
notifications via email when their items are picked up and delivered. Clients
can also track their items' status 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In
addition, guests receive personalized "white-glove" service from travel
concierges that watch over their items every step of the way.
About Sports Express
Sports Express is the world's premier provider of luggage and sports
equipment delivery services. By shipping bags in advance, Sports Express
allows travelers to avoid the inherent delays and inconveniences of traveling
with bulky or excess luggage. Sports Express' high-touch door-to-door luggage
delivery service even includes a personal "travel concierge" who watches over
travelers' bags from pickup through delivery. Founded in 1999, Sports
Express' expanding service area includes North and South America, Europe,
Australia, South Africa, China and India. Travelers can book Sports Express
delivery service online at www.SportsExpress.com or by calling
800-357-4174.
About Luggage Express & Virtual Bellhop
Specializing in delivering travelers luggage from their home or office to
their destination (resort or cruise ship), Luggage Express & Virtual Bellhop
are the perfect solution for leisure and business travelers looking for a
solution to travel lighter, faster and without any hassles. Similar to Sports
Express, the service guarantees luggage to be delivered on-time or our travel
concierges will arrange and pay for rentals or purchases of needed items.
Travelers may obtain price quotes and make reservations at
www.TravelLighter.com or by calling 1-800-SHIP-BAG for Luggage Express,
or at www.VirtualBellhop.com or by calling 1-877-235-5467 for Virtual
Bellhop.
SOURCE Sports Express
Kelly Kimberly, +1-713-822-7538, kellykimberly@kimberlypublicaffairs.com, for
Sports Express
