Galileo News
Travelport floatation tests market conditions
Travelport has revealed more details of its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange valuing the business at between £1.9bn and £2.2bn.
Galileo deal adds rich media content
Galileo has teamed up with VFMInteractive to provideGalileo-connected agents with access through their desktop to photos,videos and virtual tours for thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide.
Galileo launches agent booking engine
Galileo is launching of Galileo Online Travel, a sophisticated, web-based booking engine developed specifically for travel agents and their customers.
Galileo signs on Oasis Hong Kong
Galileo and newly launched Oasis Hong Kong Airlines have signed a new agreement that will see Oasis’ fares and inventory added to the Galileo GDS.
Galileo adds help desk
Galileo has reported the success of “Ask Galileo”, a 24 x 7 online customer helpdesk.
Galileo signs six e-ticketable carriers
Galileo, a leading global distribution system(GDS) and a subsidiary of Travelport Inc., has signed up Aerosvit-UkranianAirlines, Air Tahiti Nui, El Al, Kingfisher, China Airlines and Royal AirMaroc as new e-ticketable carriers on the GDS, taking the total to 80.
Galileo to Develop Internet Booking Engine for United.Com
Galileo today announced it has signed a 10-year contract withUnited Airlines (UAL) to provide reservations system technology and hostingservices, network management and to develop a new Internet booking engine forthe airline’s Web site, United.com. United will participate in the GalileoGDS through the term of the agreement.
Galileo Acquires Taiwan Distribution Partner
Galileo International has announced it has acquired the business and assets of World Data Systems Co Ltd (WDS) - its distribution partner in Taiwan - and transferred them to Galileo Taiwan, a new wholly owned subsidiary. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and is immaterial to Cendant.
