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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New appointment for Travelport
Travelport has hired Kelly Kolb as vice president of government affairs to lead Travelport’s Washington office.
DataArt partners with Travelport
Technology consulting firm DataArt has become the latest technology partner to join the Travelport Developer Network.
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.
Aeroméxico 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.
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.