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Travelport signs new deal with peer-to-peer service FlightCar
Travelport has announced a new multi-year distribution agreement with FlightCar, a service which lets people parking at the airport to rent their vehicles out to other travellers. “FlightCar is pleased to partner with Travelport to provide Travelport-connected travel agents with access to our services,” said Rujul Zaparde, chief executive, FlightCar.
Travelport and Hertz join forces in Saudi Arabia
Travelport – a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry – and Hertz International – one of the world’s leading car rental companies – have joined forces in Saudi Arabia to bring local travel agents up to speed on the latest car rental trends and opportunities. More than 30 of the Kingdom’s leading travel agencies attended two workshops held in Jeddah and Riyadh to learn about ways to maximise their business through the car content available on Travelport’s Global Distribution Systems, as well as the latest offers from Hertz.
Travelport appoints Head of OTA to drive online business
Travelport has appointed Michael van der Ende as Head of OTA (Online Travel Agencies) for the Middle East, Africa and India, further reinforcing the Company’s commitment to the region’s booming online travel trade.
Travelport Smartpoint enhanced for travel agents
Travelport has announced the launch of an enhanced version of its industry-leading travel agency point-of-sale application, Travelport Smartpoint. The new look Travelport Smartpoint incorporates a number of efficiency driving enhancements, many based on customer feedback, as well as others spearheaded by Travelport’s innovation team.
New appointment for Travelport
Travelport has appointed Michael van der Ende as Head of OTA for the Middle East, Africa and India, further reinforcing the Company’s commitment to the region’s booming online travel trade.
Travelport renews key contract in Tanzania
Travelport has announced the renewal of its 15-year relationship with BCD Winglink Travel, one of the leading travel agencies in Tanzania. The news cements the long-standing partnership between the two companies, as Travelport marks the 15th anniversary of its operations in the east African country.
East Air inks deal with Travelport
Travel technology company Travelport has signed a distribution deal with Tajikistan carrier East Air. East Air, which currently operates flights to destinations within Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, revealed this is the first time it has made its content available to travel agents outside of the local region.
Hanna takes over for Travelport in Saudi Arabia
Travelport has announced the appointment of Bruce Hanna as country manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hanna – based in Jeddah – takes over from Ghulam Al Balooshi, who has been acting as interim general manager of Travelport in the Kingdom since September 2012.
Mannai Trading Company keeps Travelport contract in Qatar
Travelport and Mannai Trading Company have announced the renewal of their long-term distributor agreement in Qatar. The new multi-year agreement cements the longstanding relationship between the two organisations and will see Mannai Trading Company continue to distribute Travelport’s Galileo products and services in the country.
Travelport Marketplace set for debut
Travelport is planning the beta launch of Travelport Marketplace, an online retail site designed for Travelport’s customers to browse, discover and access innovative products built both by Travelport and partner developers who are members of the Travelport Developer Network (TDN).
Travelport expands operations in Africa with Somalia deal
Travelport has continued to expand its footprint across Africa with the launch of business operations in Somalia. Travelport has appointed Euro Africa Services – an established regional travel operator – as its distributor in the country, making this the latest milestone in its expansion in Africa.
Saudi Arabia capitalises on booming mobile market
The online travel industry in Saudi Arabia is developing at a rapid rate with online bookings expected to exceed $1.9bn in 2014, according to Travelport co-sponsored research. According to the study – carried out by global travel market research company PhoCusWright – web sales in Saudi Arabia are forecasted to nearly double since 2011, when the online travel sector was valued at $1bn.