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Travelport to be taken private in US$4.4bn 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.
António 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.
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.
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.
easyJet partners with Travelport to launch Look&Book
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travelport partners 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.
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.
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.
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.