https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/abacus international/ Abacus International News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:20:53+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-strikes-400m-to-acquire-abacus-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-strikes-400m-to-acquire-abacus-international/ Sabre Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Abacus International, the leading global distribution system in the Asia-Pacific region. Abacus is currently owned by a consortium of 11 Asian airlines along with Sabre, which has a 35 per cent stake in the company. Sabre will purchase the remaining portion of Abacus for net cash consideration of $411 million. Thu, 14 May 2015 12:34:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-abacus-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-abacus-in-china/ Abacus International has revealed the appointment of online travel veteran Peter Li to a new role as general manager for the company’s expanding China operations. Reporting directly to Brett Henry, vice president - commercial, Li will build on the collaborative strategy that has established Abacus as China’s complementary foreign global distribution system used by a fast growing network of international travel agents. Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:39:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-tech-giant-abacus-in-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-tech-giant-abacus-in-hong-kong/ Abacus has announced that Agatha Lee is to lead the company’s Hong Kong operations as the new general manager, as Winnie Lau steps down from the role. Lee takes over one of the strongest portfolios for Abacus, with the Hong Kong gateway contributing ten per cent of revenue to the global distribution business. Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:09:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-links-with-abacus-for-electronic-document-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-links-with-abacus-for-electronic-document-technology/ Chinese national flag carrier, Air China is adopting the Abacus electronic miscellaneous document technology to create a paperless ticketing environment, in another industry first for the region’s leading travel solutions provider. The Star Alliance partner is taking the initiative with Abacus EMD outside China to combine compliance with IATA’s mandate on miscellaneous documents becoming electronic. Tue, 20 May 2014 09:09:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-takes-global-distribution-system-into-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-takes-global-distribution-system-into-china/ Abacus has become the first foreign Global Distribution System to secure IATA Billing and Settlement Plan certification for China. Authorised travel agents on the mainland will now be able to fulfil the entire retailing of travel products offered by foreign BSP airlines. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:58:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transaero-signs-distribution-deal-with-abacus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transaero-signs-distribution-deal-with-abacus/ Transaero Airlines has secured a new two-year distribution agreement with Abacus, Asia Pacific’s leading travel technology company. The agreement provides travel agents at over 20,000 locations with full access to fares, schedules and seat inventory on all routes within Transaero’s network. Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:50:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-abacus-tripalert-takes-on-travel-disruption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-abacus-tripalert-takes-on-travel-disruption/ Abacus has launched Abacus TripAlert, a new digital service designed to give travel management companies actionable insights in order to move travellers out of danger should an incident arise that threatens their safety. Aligning early warning data on natural disasters, health pandemics or terrorist attacks with bookings captured on Abacus systems, Abacus TripAlert instantly locates affected travellers, presenting their agents with the opportunity to react, changing flight, hotel, car rental or other reservations, before options narrow. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-selects-abacus-for-data-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-selects-abacus-for-data-role/ EVA Air has appointed Abacus to act as the translation platform for Airline Tariff Publishing Company fare data in Taiwan, supplying content to the carrier’s retail distribution grid. Abacus is automating all fare sheets nationwide, presenting rules in native Mandarin. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:16:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-now-powering-indias-via.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-now-powering-indias-via.com/ Abacus, the leading travel technology provider in Asia Pacific, is now powering Via.com, one of the fastest growing online travel agencies in India with over 4 crore customers and a strategy that is establishing the brand across the region. Adopting Abacus global distribution system front and mid office solutions, Via.com is scaling its domestic and international operations. Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-takes-gds-services-into-mainland-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-takes-gds-services-into-mainland-china/ Abacus has become the first foreign Global Distribution System to serve mainland China, the world’s largest outbound travel market, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s approval of licenses for its travel agent applicants. A milestone for the company which has operated on the mainland since 1995, it gives China’s trade a wider choice of carriers and content to scale their international business. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:12:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asia-pacific-travel-agents-missing-out-on-low-cost-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asia-pacific-travel-agents-missing-out-on-low-cost-travel/ Providing a snapshot of the key issues for online travel agencies in the Asia Pacific region, Abacus is today sharing the findings of its latest polling, revealing travellers in the region are missing out on the benefits of low-cost travel. This August the region’s leading travel technology provider questioned 62 travel agents invested in the online space on various aspects of their digital businesses and the revenues achieved. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 07:35:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/robert-bailey-chief-executive-abacus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/robert-bailey-chief-executive-abacus/ Robert Bailey, chief executive, Abacus, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel & Tourism Council Asia Summit in Seoul, South Korea. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-launches-automated-exchange-solution-for-net-fares/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-launches-automated-exchange-solution-for-net-fares/ Abacus International has announced the launch of the first and only automated exchange solution for net fares. Net fares are an increasing component of Asian airlines distribution strategies with key Asian travel markets now issuing between 40 and 60 per cent of all tickets via net fares. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trade-air-signs-flyfokker-abacus-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trade-air-signs-flyfokker-abacus-agreement/ Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Trade Air has decided to enter into a FLYFokker ABACUS program for its Fokker 100 aircraft. Under this program Fokker Services will provide component support, including forward exchange and reconditioning services, covering the major line replaceable units of the Trade Air fleet. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-links-with-malaysia-airlines-subsidiary-firefly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-links-with-malaysia-airlines-subsidiary-firefly/ Abacus International has announced a new partnership with Firefly, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines. This partnership will bring more content to all Abacus-connected travel agents in February as they will have real-time access to all of Firefly’s flight schedules and fares, while allowing Firefly to leverage Abacus’ extensive network to reach out to their consumers and boost their presence throughout the region. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:52:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-appoints-new-vice-president-of-marketing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-appoints-new-vice-president-of-marketing/ Abacus International, Asia Pacific’s leading provider of travel solutions and services, today announced that Martin Symes has been named Vice President of Marketing, where he will lead product and content marketing, corporate and marketing communications, market research and training. Mr Symes will be responsible for planning and execution of Abacus’ strategic marketing plan to support Abacus’ growth well into the future. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-signs-up-regent-airways-of-bangladesh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-signs-up-regent-airways-of-bangladesh/ Abacus International has announced an exclusive two-year partnership with Regent Airways, the second largest airline in Bangladesh, which will see their content being distributed to Abacus-connected agents across all markets under the terms of the agreement. Abacus is the first distribution partner to work with Regent Airways, and the exclusive agreement will enable the airline to leverage Abacus’ extensive network in order to reach out effectively to their consumers and boost their presence throughout the region. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:57:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-renews-relationship-with-oasis-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-renews-relationship-with-oasis-travel/ Abacus International has announced the renewal of an exclusive agreement with Oasis Travel, a leading travel management company in Pakistan. The new five year exclusive partnership will see Oasis Travel continuing to leverage on key solutions such as Abacus WorkSpace and Abacus PowerSuite for full integration of their front-mid and back processes. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:46:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-signs-new-partnership-with-vietnam-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-signs-new-partnership-with-vietnam-airlines/ Abacus International has announced the company has signed a new multi-year partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam. Through the agreement, Vietnam Airlines will continue to provide all Abacus-connected travel agents with access to all fares, seat availability, fare families and optional services offered by Vietnam Airlines. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:50:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/far-eastern-air-transport-signs-with-abacus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/far-eastern-air-transport-signs-with-abacus/ Abacus International has announced an exclusive content agreement with Taiwanese carrier Far Eastern Air Transport. Under the agreement, Far Eastern Air Transport will provide Abacus connected travel agents with full access to fares and inventory, and only Abacus agents will be able to book directly for the airline. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:06:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-integrates-paypal-into-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-integrates-paypal-into-offering/ Abacus International has announced a new collaboration with PayPal, a world leading online payment provider, to equip travel companies with the solutions needed to stay ahead in the fast-changing online travel industry. Abacus will integrate PayPal as a payment option in their ready-to-go online booking engines, Abacus WebStart and Abacus WebConnect. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:21:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-tech-giant-abacus-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-tech-giant-abacus-in-china/ Abacus International has promoted Jack Zhai Fu Hua to chairman of Abacus China in preparation for the deregulation change by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which will take effect on the October 1st. Zhai, formerly the general manager of Abacus’ China operations, will be responsible for China-specific strategies in light of market opening as well as expansion of the China operations and team. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:24:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-in-lcc-and-hybrid-content-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-in-lcc-and-hybrid-content-leadership/ Abacus International, Asia Pacific’s leading revenue partner for airlines, continues its path as the choice content distribution partner for Low Cost Carriers (LCC) and Hybrid carriers. It reported a growth of 126 per cent in LCC/Hybrid Carrier bookings in the first half of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zest-air-embarks-on-an-exclusive-partnership-with-abacus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zest-air-embarks-on-an-exclusive-partnership-with-abacus/ Abacus International, Asia Pacific’s leading revenue partner for airlines, today announced a landmark exclusive partnership with Zest Airways (Zest Air) that will see Abacus-connected agents sell Zest Air content and drive e-tickets through the Abacus eTAT platform. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-links-zest-airway-to-etat-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-links-zest-airway-to-etat-platform/ Abacus International has announced a landmark exclusive partnership with Zest Airways that will see Abacus-connected agents sell Zest Air content and drive e-tickets through the Abacus eTAT platform. Zest Air, one of the Philippines’ leading low-cost carriers, has recently expanded its reach beyond borders to Korea on top of its existing domestic and China flights. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-expands-into-afghanistan-with-kabul-star-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-expands-into-afghanistan-with-kabul-star-deal/ Abacus International has announced its entry into the Afghanistan market through a partnership with Kabul Star Technologies to create a local presence through its Abacus Afghanistan representative office. Afghanistan, the 31st market for Abacus, is part of the rapid growth Abacus has been experiencing throughout Asia Pacific, especially in key growth regions such as Central Asia. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:35:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-asia-pacific-continues-to-lead-airline-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-asia-pacific-continues-to-lead-airline-growth/ Airlines continue to look to Asia Pacific for growth amid global economic uncertainty as the region’s economies continue expansion in the global airline industry, says Abacus International. Carriers based in Asia Pacific will make profits of $2.1 billion in 2012, according to forecasts from the International Air Transport Association. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:11:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scoot-prepares-to-fly-with-abacus-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scoot-prepares-to-fly-with-abacus-deal/ Abacus International has announced a landmark agreement with Scoot, allowing all Abacus-connected travel agents across Asia Pacific full access to its fares from July 2012. A wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Scoot will be launching their maiden flight from Singapore to Sydney, Australia on June 4th 2012 and to Gold Coast, Australia on June 12th 2012. Wed, 30 May 2012 08:55:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-expands-india-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-expands-india-operations/ Abacus International has opened the doors to its new offices in Mumbai, India. The continued success in the India market necessitates the additional manpower and space investment in this high growth travel market, said Abacus. Tue, 29 May 2012 09:24:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-smartprice-reaches-net-fares-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-smartprice-reaches-net-fares-milestone/ Abacus International, Asia’s leading provider of travel solutions and services, now offers access to more than five million origin and destination net fares with Abacus SmartPrice. The number of net fares, which grew 30 per cent year-on-year, is testament to the increasingly competitive state of the travel industry today, said Abacus earlier.  Mon, 28 May 2012 08:32:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-red-app-launched-by-kuoni-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-red-app-launched-by-kuoni-india/ Abacus International has announced the launch of its first customised app - Sabre Red App - for its next generation point-of-sale solution, Abacus WorkSpace. Jointly developed by Abacus, Kuoni India, Excellent Management Limited (XML) Hong Kong and Sabre, the new customer profile app will run on all Abacus WorkSpace terminals at Kuoni India locations. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:22:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-rolls-out-new-powersuite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-rolls-out-new-powersuite/ Abacus International has begun the rollout of its enhanced Abacus PowerSuite, the only full-service solution that offers complete front-, mid- and back-office functions that are changing customer operations. With the new Abacus PowerSuite, agencies from across the region will have the ability to leverage the increased productivity, mobility, control and flexibility associated with the upgrades. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:57:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-sings-exclusive-deal-with-pacific-royale-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-sings-exclusive-deal-with-pacific-royale-airways/ Abacus International has announced the signing of a two years exclusive distribution agreement with Pacific Royale Airways, Indonesia’s newest full service carrier. Under the terms of the agreement which will take effect from February 20th, travel agents within the Abacus network will get exclusive access to Pacific Royale Airways’ full range of published fares and inventory. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:39:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-strikes-deal-with-low-cost-carrier-mihin-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-international-strikes-deal-with-low-cost-carrier-mihin-lanka/ Abacus International has announced a new agreement with Sri Lanka-based low-cost carrier Mihin Lanka. Owned by the government of Sri Lanka, Mihin Lanka will provide Abacus-connected travel agents access to the airline’s entire published inventory of flights and fares. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:49:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-launches-tripplan-travel-management-product-in-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-launches-tripplan-travel-management-product-in-asia/ Abacus International has launched Abacus TripPlan, an integrated travel approval and management solution for the Asian enterprise. The product designed specifically for business travel within Asia Pacific and offers several unique features. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:58:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-inks-deal-with-lao-airlines-to-boost-south-american-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abacus-inks-deal-with-lao-airlines-to-boost-south-american-presence/ Abacus International and Lao Airlines have confirmed the signing of a joint venture agreement, adding another significant milestone to Abacus’ presence in Asia Pacific. The newly penned deal will see Abacus and Lao Airlines partnering for at least ten years through to May 2021, with an option to renew for another five years. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:16:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuoni-india-inks-deal-with-abacus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuoni-india-inks-deal-with-abacus/ Kuoni Travel (India) and Abacus International have announced a strategic partnership further accelerating Abacus’ rise as India’s premium Global Distribution Network. Kuoni will leverage the full suite of Abacus solutions including Abacus WorkSpace and Abacus PowerSuite as well as benefit from access to its business process and strategy consulting practice.  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:53:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-solutions-provider-abacus-announces-new-leadership-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-solutions-provider-abacus-announces-new-leadership-in-india/ Abacus International has announced the appointment of Jeet Sawhney as the managing director of Abacus India, effective from today. In his new role, Sawhney will help in establishing Abacus’ leadership position in the travel technology and distribution market and work closely with suppliers, partners and agents in India. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concur-partners-with-abacus-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concur-partners-with-abacus-international/ Concur has announced a partnership with Abacus International which will see expense management services provider offer corporate clients doing business in the Asia-Pacific region access to a broad array of travel content. Content is set to include hundreds of travel suppliers like airlines, hotels, and car rentals available through travel solutions provider Abacus. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:05:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526174011377/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526174011377/ Abacus International is working with Visa to enable Abacus-connected travel agents to develop new corporate client relationships and a more efficient method of managing their cash flow. Tue, 26 May 2009 05:40:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081203102909425/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081203102909425/ According to a survey conducted by Abacus, reducing costs by automating business process has emerged as a leading strategy for surviving tougher times among North Asia travel agents. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:29:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20030922093715337/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20030922093715337/ Abacus-connected travel agencies in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore are now able to issue electronic tickets (e-tickets) to their customers for travel on Qantas Airways. Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:37:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5095/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5095/ ABACUS-connected travel agencies in Thailand are now able to issue their customers with electronic tickets for travel on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Thu, 06 Mar 2003 08:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1164/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1164/ ABACUS International Pte Ltd, the Asia-Pacific`s largest Global Distribution System, has signed up ZingASIA as another participant on its WEBlink@ABACUS product. Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:00:40 +0000