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. 

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.

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.

ABACUS-connected travel agencies in Thailand are now able to issue their customers with electronic tickets for travel on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.