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Anthony Travel Named to Dallas 100

Last night, Anthony Travel, Inc. (ATI) joined elite company when it was named to the Dallas 100's8482; for the fifth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Dallas 100's8482; Awards, co-founded in 1990 by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business, recognize the top 100 fastest growing, privately held companies in the North Texas area.

To qualify for the Dallas 100's8482; Awards, a company must meet a number of criteria based on its sales growth, character, credit report, legal status, and location. ATI placed 41st on the list for 2009, the company'ss most commendable placement. This year's8217;s recognition positions ATI as one of only two companies to receive this honor for five or more consecutive years since 2003.

's8220;Great people working with great people 's8211; that's8217;s a fun way to make a living,'s8221; said John Anthony, founder and CEO of Anthony Travel. 's8220;We are blessed with the opportunity to help people feed their passions every day. Travel, sports, universities, and helping people are a wonderful combination.'s8221;

The top 100 companies for 2009 were recognized at an awards ceremony at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Honorees enjoyed an interview with Sam Wyly, entrepreneur, author and founder of Green Mountain Energy. Lisa Bormaster, Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal, and Kevin Knox, Assistant Dean at the SMU Cox School of Business, served as emcees for the event.

Anthony Travel continues to add impressive awards to its resume. In September, Anthony Travel was honored as North America's8217;s Leading Travel Agency for 2009 by the World Travel Awards's8482; during the North and Central America Gala Ceremony in Yucatan, Mexico. Candidates for this nomination were based on votes cast by travel industry professionals in more than 190 countries around the world.

By providing extraordinary service, excellent prices and creative travel solutions, the company has established a strong client base and excellent platform for growth. Anthony Travel offers comprehensive travel solutions that save clients time and money, while providing unforgettable travel experiences.

About Anthony Travel, Inc.

With more than 20 offices nationwide, Anthony Travel provides travel services to many leading universities across America, such as the University of North Carolina, the University of Notre Dame, Stanford University and other premier Athletic Departments. Emerging at the head of the industry, ATI has added several new clients in the past year, including Baylor University, Duke University, the University of Kansas, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas System.

Anthony Travel also serves as the Official Travel Partner for leading sports organizations around the country including Disney Sports Attractions, ESPN Regional Television, the New York Road Runners, U.S. Soccer Federation, U.S. Youth Soccer, World Triathlon Corporation and other top sports organizations. In 2009, ATI and the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon presented by NexBank announced their partnership through 2012. In addition to providing support for daily staff travel, the company administers full event travel services for major events.

About SMU Cox School of Business

SMU's8217;s Cox School of Business offers a full range of business education programs, including BBA, full-time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM) and Executive Education. The school also offers a number of unique resources and activities for students, ranging from its Business Leadership Center (BLC), Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, Maguire Energy Institute, and American Airlines Global Leadership Program (AAGLP) to its Associate Board Executive Mentoring Program and an international alumni network with chapters in more than 20 countries. SMU Cox is ranked among the top business schools nationally and internationally by major publications, including BusinessWeek, The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News 's38; World Report.

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