Barrington, IL (February 10, 2004) - Trondent Development Corp., a leading global travel technology provider and THOR, Inc. announced today that the two organizations have signed an agreement to provide THOR subscribers with preferred pricing for Trondent's entire suite of electronic document delivery, e-ticket tracking, GDS profile management and travel data management tools.  The partnership enables THOR subscribers to compete more effectively for new corporate business, in addition to strengthening their existing portfolio of innovative travel management and reporting tools.

By partnering with leading vendors in the travel industry, THOR is able to offer travel agents and travelers significant savings.  Through THOR's Preferred Vendor Program, agencies can increase profits through negotiated discounts and overrides.

More than 1,900 travel agencies subscribe to THOR's Preferred Vendor Program and are an important distribution channel for their vendors.  THOR's partners benefit from increased exposure to this targeted and powerful audience.

"We are excited to welcome Trondent Development Corp. into the THOR Preferred Vendor Program," says Jeff Scott, Vice President of Sales & Client Services.  "We strive to offer our agencies tools for increasing their effectiveness and profits, and our partnership with Trondent is a key part of that effort."

"Like Trondent, THOR is an industry pioneer that continues to grow from strength to strength by quickly adapting to the sophisticated needs of its customers", says Dave Wood, Trondent's President & CEO.  "We are honored by the opportunity to partner with THOR.  Our team is ready to meet the challenge of THOR and its members".  

About Trondent Development Corp.

Trondent is a leading global provider of software and web-based solutions to the travel industry.  Trondent's products are fully compatible with all major GDSs and are utilized by travel agents, on-line booking providers, meeting management and major corporations worldwide.  Almost all of Trondent's products are industry "firsts" and are designed to increase agent productivity, manage costs and provide value added services to the traveler.  For more information about Trondent Development Corp., visit www.trondent.com, e-mail sales@trondent.com or call Theo Szymanski at 1-847-898-9144.

About THOR

THOR, Inc. is a leader in the travel service business, specializing in services complementing travel agencies.  For more than 25 years, THOR has continued to serve thousands of travelers calling daily from all corners of the globe, as they face travel problems, mishaps and opportunities.  A behind-the-scenes provider, THOR offers a 24-hour reservations center, a worldwide negotiated hotel rates program, and a preferred vendor program.  For more information about THOR, Inc., visit www.thor24.com, e-mail sales@thor24.com or call 1-800-862-2111.