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Sabre rolls our virtual credit card solution
Sabre has announced plans to launch an automated payment system using virtual credit cards for hotel bookings. Rather than booking clients using cards stored in the customer profile, a virtual credit card is created at the time of booking.
Southwest Airlines renews Sabre reservations system agreement
Southwest Airlines has renewed its reservations system agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions, the aviation industry’s largest software-as-a-service provider. The multi-year contract extends a long-term business relationship between Southwest and Sabre for passenger and operations solutions across Southwest’s domestic network. In May, Southwest Airlines completed its purchase of AirTran Airways and has been working since to merge the two airlines.
Sam Gilliland, Chairman and CEO, Sabre joins Energy Security leadership council
Securing America’s Future Energy today announced that Sam Gilliland, the Chairman and CEO of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, has joined the Energy Security Leadership Council (ESLC).
Sabre launches industry’s first eco-certified hotel program
Sabre Holdings, a global technology company for the travel industry, today announced the launch of its Sabre Eco-Certified Hotel Program, an industry first program that provides clear and easy access to sustainable travel offerings throughout Sabre’s portfolio.
Sabre launches ‘virtual’ credit cards for TMCs
Sabre Travel Network has chosen the UK market to launch technology that will simplify payment processes for travel management companies (TMCs).
SHA and Sabre collaborate on new emerging marketing course
The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA) is launching a new hospitality marketing course in collaboration with Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a leading global hospitality technology and marketing company.
Airline execs kept awake at night by government regulation
Government regulation regarding airport security, emissions and taxes is one of top issues negatively impacting global airlines’ revenues over the next 18 months. This is according to a bi-annual Sabre Airline Solutions survey of executives at nearly 80 regional and global airlines worldwide who were asked to rank what positively and negatively impacts airline revenue.
Sabre inks deal with Glowpoint
Glowpoint and global technology leader Sabre Travel Network have announced plans to integrate cloud managed video services into Sabre Virtual Meetings. Sabre Virtual Meetings provides corporate travel buyers with a seamless way to find, reserve and connect public and corporate-owned videoconferencing rooms as part of the travel booking process.
Etihad Airways links with Sabre in $1bn technology deal
Etihad Airways has announced a deal valued at more than a $1 billion with aviation computer technology provider Sabre Airline Solutions. The result of an exhaustive selection process, the ten-year deal will see Etihad utilise cutting edge, integrated software across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure control operations.
Sabre Airline assists Ethiopian Airlines with Star Alliance membership
Sabre Airline Solutions has delivered a number of new capabilities to Ethiopian Airlines to enable its entrance today into the Star Alliance airline network. Last year Ethiopian renewed its SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS) contract and in line with this agreement work began to incorporate the alliance integration requirements.
ACHAT Hotels switches to Sabre
Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, announced today that ACHAT Hotels, a German hotel group has switched its 27 properties across Germany, Hungary and Austria to Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ distribution technology and marketing services.
Vantage Hospitality Group switches to Sabre
During its annual membership conference at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the world’s 10th largest hotel company, announced it has entered into an agreement with Sabre Hospitality Solutions to utilize its Central Reservation System (CRS) platform.