https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/travelport/ Travelport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:08:18+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-launches-automated-commission-tool-to-boost-agent-revenue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-launches-automated-commission-tool-to-boost-agent-revenue/ Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with Farenexus to integrate the advanced contract management solution nexusCMT into the Travelport+ platform. This collaboration delivers powerful new tools that aim to help travel agencies and TMCs increase profitability, eliminate manual errors, and make smarter booking decisions. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:15:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-john-mangelaars-as-chief-operating-officer-and-deputy-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-john-mangelaars-as-chief-operating-officer-and-deputy-c/ Travelport, the global technology company powering bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO to boost the company’s evolution as the travel industry’s foremost Modern Retailing partner. Mangelaars succeeds John Elieson who will be stepping down on September 30. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:57:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-adventureman-set-a-new-world-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-adventureman-set-a-new-world-record/ Travelport and Adventureman Set a New World Record, Visiting the 7 Wonders of the World in Less than 7 Days Wed, 17 May 2023 06:39:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-has-signed-long-term-distribution-deals-with-amadeus-sabre-and-tra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-has-signed-long-term-distribution-deals-with-amadeus-sabre-and-tra/ American Airlines has signed new long-term agreements with the three major global distribution systems — Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport — to continue to provide easy ways for customers to purchase travel from American Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:11:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-travelport-self-service-suite-unlocks-productivity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-travelport-self-service-suite-unlocks-productivity/ Travelport has debuted the latest product feature release for its next-generation travel retailing platform, Travelport+. The new self-servicing suite and automation tools, now available on Travelport+, help travelers, and the travel retailers that support them, to create an efficient, online shopping and servicing experience for travelers. Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-celebrates-earth-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-celebrates-earth-day/ In celebration of Earth Day, Travelport has released a report about the state of sustainability in the travel industry. Together with two of its partners, Virgin Atlantic and Trainline, Travelport shines a light on the sector’s current initiatives with a focus on creating a greener industry for tomorrow. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:20:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-ndc-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-ndc-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport and Qatar Airways have announced a comprehensive new long-term distribution agreement. The deal is designed to an omni-channel, advanced retailing strategy at the airline. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:39:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-trainline-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-trainline-partnership/ The new collaboration comes as multinational rail options become an increasingly popular mode of transport across Europe for both leisure and business travellers. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:29:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-extends-travelport-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-extends-travelport-distribution-deal/ Travelport and Cathay Pacific have extended their long-standing relationship with a renewed and expanded multi-source content distribution agreement. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:13:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-ndc-distribution-deal-with-iag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-ndc-distribution-deal-with-iag/ The deal will bring New Distribution Capability content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling to Travelport-connected travel agencies around the world. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:47:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-signs-new-ndc-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-signs-new-ndc-deal-with-travelport/ The tech giant will distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content through the next-generation content distribution and travel retailing platform, Travelport+. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:16:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-signs-new-travelport-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-signs-new-travelport-distribution-deal/ The deal is designed to further enhance value-generation for the entire travel retailing ecosystem, including travel management companies, agencies, corporations and travellers. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:26:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kershaw-takes-senior-leadership-role-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kershaw-takes-senior-leadership-role-with-travelport/ Tom Kershaw is a seasoned product and technology executive, with more than two decades of experience leading innovation, technical strategy and execution. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:16:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-deal-sees-emirates-scrap-some-gds-charges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-deal-sees-emirates-scrap-some-gds-charges/ Emirates has reached a commercial agreement that will allow Travelport-connected travel agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via global distribution systems. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:44:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-unveils-end-to-end-brand-refresh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-unveils-end-to-end-brand-refresh/ Worldwide travel retail platform, Travelport, has launched a new visual identity, which has been created as part of the first ever end-to-end rebrand of the company. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:32:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-launches-safe-stay-search-to-agents/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-launches-safe-stay-search-to-agents/ The amenity enables hotels to highlight to travel agents that they have signed up to industry-wide safety initiatives, within the agent’s booking workflow. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:08:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catto-takes-up-chief-marketing-role-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catto-takes-up-chief-marketing-role-with-travelport/ Jennifer Catto is an award-winning marketing executive, with two decades of leadership experience at both fast-growth and established companies. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:43:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-korean-air-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-korean-air-partnership/ The travel technology company will continue to provide content and inventory to more than 68,000 Travelport-connected agencies around the world, enabling them to search, sell and book fares. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:11:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-raises-fresh-liquidity-to-overcome-covid-19-downturn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-raises-fresh-liquidity-to-overcome-covid-19-downturn/ Travelport Worldwide has secured access to US$1 billion in new financing as the company seeks to overcome a collapse in demand following the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-to-woo-business-fliers-with-new-travelport-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-to-woo-business-fliers-with-new-travelport-deal/ Corporate travel buyers, travel management companies and business travel decision makers can conveniently book travel and modify reservations with just a few clicks. Tue, 05 May 2020 08:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-renews-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-renews-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ easyJet will benefit from access to the full suite of Travelport’s digital media merchandising solutions in line with the airline’s strategy to refine and diversify the way it targets business and leisure travellers. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wex-confirms-us1.7bn-acquisition-of-enett-and-optal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wex-confirms-us1.7bn-acquisition-of-enett-and-optal/ Wex has entered into an agreement to purchase eNett, a provider of business-to-business payments solutions to the travel industry. In a separate deal, the financial technology service provider signed to acquire Optal, a company that specialises in optimising business-to-business transactions. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:37:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elieson-appointed-chief-operating-officer-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/elieson-appointed-chief-operating-officer-with-travelport/ Travelport has welcomed John Elieson to the role of chief operating officer. Elieson will be based in Travelport’s global headquarters in Langley, Berkshire, UK. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bray-appointed-chief-financial-officer-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bray-appointed-chief-financial-officer-with-travelport/ As chief financial officer, Nick Bray will play a fundamental role in the execution of Travelport’s strategy, focused on a strong business partnership approach and process excellence across the finance organisation. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:11:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-partnership-with-atlasglobal-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-partnership-with-atlasglobal-airlines/ Atlasglobal Airlines will also continue to be one of over 275 airlines worldwide using Travelport’s rich content and branding merchandising tool, which gives travel agents a graphically rich experience when searching for and booking its branded fares. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 03:28:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-distribution-partnership-with-tap-air-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-distribution-partnership-with-tap-air-portugal/ Travelport has reached a new multi-year content agreement with TAP Air Portugal. The deal includes a commitment to deliver IATA New Distribution Capability standard connections. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 07:44:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-deepens-new-distribution-capability-partnership-with-singapore-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-deepens-new-distribution-capability-partnership-with-singapore-a/ Travelport has further deepened its collaboration with Singapore Airlines with the implementation of the carrier’s KrisConnect Programme. The scheme is the airline’s initiative to leverage IATA’s New Distribution Capability standard. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:36:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rodger-handed-global-vice-president-role-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rodger-handed-global-vice-president-role-with-travelport/ Travelport has appointed Alistair Rodger to the role of global vice president, agency sales, Europe. Rodger has joined Travelport from Hotelbeds Group, a leading distributor of hotels and ancillaries to the travel trade, where he created and ran the retail division. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:04:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-decade-long-partnership-with-edwardian-hotels-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-decade-long-partnership-with-edwardian-hotels-london/ The contract represents the largest hotel partnership of its kind managed by Travelport’s Digital Media Solutions team in Europe and will see the tech giant deliver an expanded digital advertising program to Edwardian. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:28:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-takes-first-new-distribution-capability-bookings-for-qantas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-takes-first-new-distribution-capability-bookings-for-qantas/ As the next step in its continuing support for Qantas’ distribution capabilities, Travelport has begun handling its first bookings with the carrier using IATA’s New Distribution Capability standard. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:15:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-sabre-veteran-webb-to-replace-wilson/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-sabre-veteran-webb-to-replace-wilson/ Travelport has named Greg Webb as chief executive officer. He will succeed Gordon Wilson on August 1st as he steps down as the president and chief executive of Travelport. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:31:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-offer-non-binary-gender-booking-option/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-offer-non-binary-gender-booking-option/ Travelport will be ready to implement a new booking code for non-binary gender airline passengers when it goes live at the start of June. The company has pledged to make the code available to all of the 480 airlines on its platform who choose to adopt it. Fri, 31 May 2019 04:38:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ Under the new multi-year agreement, Travelport will expand availability of PIA’s content to Travelport-connected agencies in the Americas and Asia Pacific, as well as continuing to provide access across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 06:28:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-form-gds-partnership-with-japan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-form-gds-partnership-with-japan-airlines/ Japan Airlines and Travelport Worldwide have agreed to form a joint venture to take ownership of Travelport Japan and Axess International Network, a subsidiary of the carrier. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:04:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-expands-distribution-partnership-with-qantas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-expands-distribution-partnership-with-qantas/ Travelport has strengthened its partnership with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, with a new agreement that includes a commitment to continued collaboration on the future of distribution. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:43:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-be-taken-private-in-us4.4bn-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-be-taken-private-in-us4.4bn-deal/ Travelport Worldwide has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:16:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/antonio-loureiro-regional-general-manager-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/antonio-loureiro-regional-general-manager-travelport/ António Loureiro, regional general manager at Travelport, talks to Breaking Travel News as the company is honoured with the title of World’s Leading Travel Distribution Provider during the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Lisbon. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-sees-modest-increase-in-income-for-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-sees-modest-increase-in-income-for-third-quarter/ Travelport Worldwide has reported a net revenue increased of two per cent for the three months to September 30th, to $623 million. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-begins-new-distribution-capability-transition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-begins-new-distribution-capability-transition/ Travelport has become the first global distribution system operator to manage the live booking of flights using the International Air Transport Association’s New Distribution Capability technical standard. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-partners-with-travelport-to-launch-lookbook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-partners-with-travelport-to-launch-lookbook/ easyJet has unveiled a brand-new app feature allowing customers to instantly book flights using just a photo without them even needing to know the destination. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 06:42:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-becomes-exclusive-domestic-distributor-for-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-becomes-exclusive-domestic-distributor-for-air-india/ Travelport has won a competitive tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole provision of distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline’s home market. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:07:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-distribution-deal-with-etihad-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-distribution-deal-with-etihad-airways/ Travelport is used by Etihad to arm its sales, marketing, and network planning teams with the information required to respond effectively to industry change, minimise operating costs and increase profits. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:23:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-africa/ Under the new agreement, FCM will extend its relationship with Travelport to include the provision of the company’s Universal API technology. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:04:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partner-with-ibm-for-new-ai-driven-travel-manager/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partner-with-ibm-for-new-ai-driven-travel-manager/ Travelport and strategic technology partner IBM have introduced IBM Travel Manager, an AI platform designed to help businesses manage corporate travel spend. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:04:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-distribution-deal-with-cobalt-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-distribution-deal-with-cobalt-air/ Travelport has signed a new multi-year content agreement with Cobalt Air, which includes the use of the company’s leading merchandising tool, Travelport Rich Content & Branding. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:47:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-signs-new-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-signs-new-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport has announced a new agreement with Eurostar, the only high-speed passenger rail service between the UK and mainland Europe. Tue, 22 May 2018 07:47:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-distribution-partnership-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-distribution-partnership-with-travelport/ Under the agreement, JAL will continue to use Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising solution, joining over 250 other airlines, allowing them to display their branded fares and ancillary content in a graphically rich manner. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:39:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-priceline.com-renew-longstanding-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-priceline.com-renew-longstanding-partnership/ Travelport and Priceline.com have announced that the two long-time partners and travel industry leaders have signed a long-term renewal agreement Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:22:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport and Air France KLM have signed an agreement for the distribution of content through the tech giant’s platform. Air France, KLM and Hop! content on Travelport’s platform will include the company’s leading rich content, branded fares, fare families and multiple ancillaries. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:49:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barber-appointed-to-new-australasia-leadership-role-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barber-appointed-to-new-australasia-leadership-role-with-travelport/ Travelport has appointed Scott Barber to the role of managing director for Australia and New Zealand. He replaces Kaylene Shuttlewood who has held the role for the past three years. Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:17:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-develop-mobile-app-for-fiji-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-to-develop-mobile-app-for-fiji-airways/ Travelport has signed an agreement with South Pacific airline, Fiji Airways, to provide the airline with a mobile application powered by its new Travelport Fusion product. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:54:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-long-term-deal-with-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-long-term-deal-with-norwegian/ Travelport has signed a new multi-year renewal agreement with Norwegian, the sixth largest low-cost carrier globally. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:43:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-partnership-with-hertz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-partnership-with-hertz/ Travelport has announced a new agreement with Hertz Corporation that gives Travelport’s online, offline, and corporate customers access to the car rental company’s full worldwide inventory of rental vehicle rates. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-locomote-signs-jetstream-travel-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-locomote-signs-jetstream-travel-in-australia/ Australian-based corporate travel platform, Travelport Locomote, has announced its latest partnership with boutique travel management company, Jetstream Travel. Jetstream Travel is one of the first agencies in Australia to gain access to Travelport Locomote’s corporate travel platform. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:45:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-uk-based-right-cars/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-uk-based-right-cars/ Travelport has today announced a new agreement with Right Cars, one of the fastest-growing car rental brands in the industry. Based in Brighton, UK, the company operates in 23 countries, providing car rental services in more than 140 locations including airport terminals. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:04:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-signs-first-ever-gds-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-signs-first-ever-gds-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport and Unique Caribbean Holidays Limited - trading as Sandals and Beaches Resorts -have announced their first-ever GDS deal. This agreement will now enable agents to compare and select flights alongside Sandals resort packages. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:08:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eccles-to-lead-public-relations-at-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eccles-to-lead-public-relations-at-travelport/ Julian Eccles has joined Travelport as its new vice president for public relations and corporate communications. He replaces Kate Aldridge who has decided to leave the company later this year. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:56:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kaur-joins-travelport-leadership-team-in-emea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kaur-joins-travelport-leadership-team-in-emea/ Travelport has appointed Jasmeen Kaur to the role of head of product and solutions, EMEA. Formerly director of regional product and strategy for northern Europe, Kaur is now responsible for providing product support and technical solutions and consultancy to the commercial teams across EMEA. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:33:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-bin-ham-travel-group-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-bin-ham-travel-group-partnership/ Travelport has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Bin Ham Travel Group. Established in 1979, the group comprises three leading travel management companies: Al Amaan Travel & Holidays; Al Ain Express Travel; and Bin Ham Travel. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:31:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saunders-to-lead-travelport-air-commerce-division-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saunders-to-lead-travelport-air-commerce-division-in-europe/ Travelport has announced the appointment of Philip Saunders, a highly experienced airline executive, as vice president, air commerce, EMEA, with immediate effect. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 02:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-astra-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-astra-travel/ Travelport has announced a new multi-year agreement with Astra Travel, the first dedicated travel management company in Egypt. Established in 1990, Astra Travel provides integrated travel services as well as event management services to large local and international firms. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:42:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-installs-travelport-rapid-reprice-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-installs-travelport-rapid-reprice-technology/ Travelport and Alitalia, Italy’s largest airline, have announced the successful implementation of Travelport Rapid Reprice. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:19:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-adds-advanced-seat-selection-to-travelport-inventory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-adds-advanced-seat-selection-to-travelport-inventory/ Travelport and Emirates have today announced the ability to select and pay for seats in advance according to the Emirates Fare Brand chosen - available for the first time to book on Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:06:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-budget-group-extends-travelport-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-budget-group-extends-travelport-partnership/ Avis Budget Group and Travelport have announced the signing of a new, multi-year partnership agreement. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:38:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-long-term-deal-with-marine-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-long-term-deal-with-marine-travel/ Travelport and Marine Travel have signed a new long term agreement which will see the specialist travel company continue to access the technology giant’s Travel Commerce Platform and unrivalled choice of travel content. Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:47:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flynas-signs-travelport-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flynas-signs-travelport-distribution-deal/ Travelport and Flynas, a leading low-cost carrier from Saudi Arabia, have today announced the signing of a multi-year, full content agreement. Launched in 2007, Flynas operates nearly 1,000 weekly flights to 30 destinations within and outside Saudi Arabia Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:04:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-shakes-up-middle-east-management-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-shakes-up-middle-east-management-team/ Travelport has kicked off its 2017 Middle East and south Asia operations strongly with the announcement of the broadening of its management team. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:33:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-al-hashim-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-al-hashim-in-saudi-arabia/ Travelport and Al Hashim Travel have announced a new, exclusive, long term agreement. Al Hashim Travel is located in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia, with ten branches in the region. The agency is also set to expand across in Saudi Arabia in 2017. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:16:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-signs-up-for-travelport-rich-content-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-signs-up-for-travelport-rich-content-distribution/ Travelport has announced a new full content agreement with Finnair, Finland’s largest airline and a member of the oneworld alliance. As part of the agreement, Finnair has also chosen to deploy Travelport’s Rich Content & Branding merchandising solution, making it the 200th airline to go live in the system. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:20:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-multi-year-content-deal-with-utair-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-multi-year-content-deal-with-utair-aviation/ Travelport has signed a new multi-year, global full content agreement with Russian airline, UTair Aviation. The largest hub of UTair Aviation is based in Vnukovo International Airport and the carrier operates 200 domestic and international flights daily to approximately 150 destinations.  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:10:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-s7-airlines-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-s7-airlines-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ Russian S7 Airlines has signed up to Travelport’s industry-leading merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content & Branding. Formerly known as Siberia Airlines S7 is headquartered in Novosibirsk Oblast, Siberia, and currently operates flights in Russia, the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, the Middle East, south-east Asia and Asia Pacific. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:03:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-expanded-contract-with-china-southern-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-expanded-contract-with-china-southern-airlines/ Travelport has signed a new agreement with China Southern Airlines which will see the largest carrier in China utilise Travelport Digital Media Solutions for the fourth consecutive year, further building on the long-standing partnership between the two companies. China Southern Airlines already distributes its content via Travelport’s innovative travel commerce platform as well as leverages Travelport’s leading merchandising solution, Rich Content & Branding, to enhance how their product offering is effectively displayed to travel agents. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:54:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rabih-saab-managing-director-emea-south-asia-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rabih-saab-managing-director-emea-south-asia-travelport/ Rabih Saab, managing director - EMEA & south Asia, Travelport, speaks to Breaking Travel News about what sets the company’s innovative technology apart from its competitors and what the brand had in store for 2017. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:01:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-vueling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-vueling/ Travelport has signed a new agreement with Vueling, which sees the Spanish low-cost airline sign up for Travelport’s industry leading airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content & Branding. The agreement continues Travelport’s long standing relationship with Vueling, and parent company International Airlines Group, and demonstrates the value the airline sees in Travelport’s innovative merchandising and retailing technology. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 12:35:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-atlasglobal-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-atlasglobal-airlines/ Travelport has signed a new multi-year, global full content agreement with growing Turkish carrier, Atlasglobal Airlines. Operating in the region since 2001, the carrier operates a network across three continents and flies to almost 50 destinations. The announcement comes at a time when the Turkish economy continues to demonstrate strong recovery following economic challenges earlier in the year. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:11:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-renewal-agreement-with-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-renewal-agreement-with-air-astana/ Travelport and Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, have announced the signing of a new long-term, full content agreement. The agreement extends Travelport’s and Air Astana’s existing relationship and provides all Travelport-connected travel agents globally, with access to all of Air Astana’s content. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:49:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-finland-inks-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-finland-inks-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport has signed a new marketing partnership with VisitFinland to promote its stopover programme targeting Asian travellers visiting Europe. Under the first stage of the agreement, VisitFinland will leverage Travelport’s digital media solutions to promote Finland a key stopover destination through an integrated digital media campaign. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 09:17:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-signs-first-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-signs-first-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ IndiGo and Travelport have signed a strategic partnership which will see IndiGo distribute all of its fares and ancillary products to Travelport-connected customers worldwide. This is the first time that IndiGo has struck a deal with a global GDS, and the choice of Travelport as its distribution partner reflects the value the airline sees in Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:13:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-on-three-new-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-on-three-new-airlines/ Travelport has signed on three additional airlines which are now live with its air merchandising technology. New partnerships include Air Tahiti Nui, a full-service carrier with an international route network of 6 destinations across the Pacific region; Fly Corporate, a Hahn Air Systems partner airline, operating flights from Brisbane to regional New South Wales; and Regional Express, Australia’s largest independent regional airline operating 1,500 weekly flights to 58 destinations in Australia. Sat, 06 Aug 2016 08:16:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-major-partnership-with-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-major-partnership-with-emirates/ Travelport has announced the renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates. The strengthened partnership will see Emirates offer Travelport connected agencies in 180 countries - serving hundreds of millions of travellers around the world - continued access to all of Emirates’ fares and inventory through the Travel Commerce Platform. Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:53:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-expands-european-partnership-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-expands-european-partnership-with-travelport/ The Expedia group and Travelport have today announced an expanded European partnership which sees Expedia extend its use of Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform in multiple European countries. As part of the agreement, Expedia and its brands, including its corporate arm, Egencia, will continue to use Travelport’s industry-leading Universal Application Programming Interface to access unrivalled hotel and car content and to power new services that will give their customers a greater level of information, choice and flexibility when it comes to booking online travel. Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:09:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-boosts-uk-management-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-boosts-uk-management-team/ Travelport has appointed Guy Snelgar as Commercial Director to lead its UK Sales and Account Management teams.  Guy reports into Paul Broughton, Managing Director for Travelport UK & Ireland. Sat, 30 Jul 2016 08:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-with-roibek-travel-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-with-roibek-travel-in-saudi-arabia/ Travelport and Roibek Travel, a pioneer of Saudi Arabia’s travel industry, have announced a new long term agreement that will see Roibek exclusively use Travelport’s technology across their 55 branches in the Kingdom. Research has revealed that Saudi Arabia has the largest travelling population in the Middle East, with the young, middle class and affluent population making four or five trips a year, mostly within the Gulf. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:02:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-new-board-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-appoints-new-board-member/ Travelport has appointed Scott Forbes to its Board of Directors. He replaces Gregory Blank from Blackstone who has tendered his resignation to the Board following Blackstone’s share sell down in March of this year.  Scott’s appointment is effective immediately. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 09:15:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-full-content-agreement-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-full-content-agreement-with-aeroflot/ Travelport has signed a new, long-term, full content agreement with Aeroflot. The renewal builds upon the two companies’ long standing relationship and demonstrates commitment to the travel agency community, which can continue to access Aeroflot’s full range of fares and content. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:36:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-aeroflot/ Travelport and Russian carrier Aeroflot have signed a new, long-term, full content agreement. The renewal builds upon the two companies’ long standing relationship and demonstrates commitment to the travel agency community. Sat, 16 Jul 2016 08:12:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/copa-airlines-joins-with-mtt-for-new-mobile-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/copa-airlines-joins-with-mtt-for-new-mobile-app/ Copa Airlines and MTT, a Travelport subsidiary, today announced the launch of the new Copa Airlines apps on iOS and Android. The rejuvenated apps are central to Copa Airlines’ wider digital transformation strategy to meet the needs of its increasingly digital savvy customers. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:06:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-mauritiana-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-mauritiana-airlines/ Travelport and Mauritania Airlines International have signed an agreement that will see the airline distribute its content for the first time with Travelport with immediate effect. Established in December 2010, Mauritania Airlines International is Mauritania’s flag-carrier, based at Nouakchott International Airport. Sat, 09 Jul 2016 10:43:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiji-airways-signs-on-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiji-airways-signs-on-travelport/ Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways has signed a deal with Travelport to implement its merchandising technology, Rich Content and Branding. Sun, 03 Jul 2016 08:15:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport4/ Travelport has hired Kelly Kolb as vice president of government affairs to lead Travelport’s Washington office. Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:12:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dataart-partners-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dataart-partners-with-travelport/ Technology consulting firm DataArt has become the latest technology partner to join the Travelport Developer Network. Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:59:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-movida-of-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-partnership-with-movida-of-brazil/ Travelport has launched a new next-generation XML connection solution for its car rental customers and, Movida, one of the largest car rental companies in Brazil, is the first supplier to go live with this innovative new offering. This news means that all Travelport-connected travel agencies across the world can now access additional car content via the Travel Commerce Platform. Tue, 31 May 2016 09:09:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromexico-sign-comprehensive-partnership-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromexico-sign-comprehensive-partnership-with-travelport/ Travelport and Aeroméxico, Mexico’s global airline, have announced details of a substantially extended relationship. As part of the new partnership, the expanding airline will not only continue to distribute all of its content through Travelport’s global Travel Commerce Platform, which connects online, leisure and corporate travel agencies in over 180 countries, but it will now also adopt Travelport’s industry-leading merchandising technology as well as digital travel services from MTT. Fri, 27 May 2016 10:16:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-deal-with-mango/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-deal-with-mango/ Travelport has signed a multi-year, global full content agreement with South African low cost airline Mango. Mango will now offer Travelport-connected agencies in 180 countries, servicing hundreds of millions of consumers around the world, real-time access to its fares and inventory-through the Travel Commerce Platform. Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport3/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport3/ Travelport has confirmed that Gavin Teale has become the Managing Director of its business in Eastern Europe. Gavin is an experienced member of the Travelport management team and has already been leading the region on an interim basis. Sat, 21 May 2016 09:56:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-distribution-deal-with-marriott/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-distribution-deal-with-marriott/ Travelport has signed a new multi-year strategic distribution agreement with Marriott International, a global leading lodging company. The agreement continues access for travel agents globally to Marriott International’s 4,500 hotels in nearly 90 countries. As part of the agreement, the companies will enhance the way Marriott International’s hotels are merchandised to travel agencies through Travelport’s travel commerce platform. Mon, 16 May 2016 09:15:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-travelport2/ Travelport is appointing Peggy Bianco as Vice President, Head of Hotel Sourcing, globally. Bianco joins Travelport in mid-May and will report directly into Niklas Andreen who heads up Travelport’s hospitality division. Sun, 15 May 2016 09:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-african-carrier-signs-on-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-african-carrier-signs-on-travelport/ Travelport has signed an agreement with Fly Blue Crane, South Africa’s newest regional carrier. The airline has also signed up for Travelport’s merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:22:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-southern-airlines-signs-travelport-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-southern-airlines-signs-travelport-distribution-deal/ Travelport and China Southern Airlines, China’s largest airline, have jointly announced the extension of their multi-year content agreement. The agreement ensures Travelport customers worldwide will continue to have full access to the airline’s fares and inventories via the Travelport Travel Commerce Platform. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:39:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-four-collaborations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-four-collaborations/ Travelport has signed new collaborations with four innovative travel companies, which are utilising Travelport’s Universal Application Programming Interface to power new services that give their customers a greater level of information, choice and flexibility. Sun, 10 Apr 2016 06:26:02 +0000