LANGLEY, UK, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Galileo International, a leading
provider of electronic global distribution services (GDS) for the travel
industry, announced today that it has signed an agreement with UK based travel
agency, Stewart Travel, to convert to the Galileo(R) system. This three-year
agreement marks the beginning of a new partnership between the two companies.
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"We chose Galileo because of its advanced technology solutions and its
ability to supply solutions that can be fully integrated into our existing
systems," said Willie Stewart, owner of Stewart Travel.
"The signing of a new agreement with Stewart Travel is a testament to the
quality of the solutions Galileo is providing to its UK customers. Stewart
provided us with specific criteria in terms of integration with its retail
systems. We were able to achieve this, and Stewart will now be utilizing our
Focalpoint* package for its business side, with the ability to access
Galileo's system through its existing retail package," said Pat Minogue,
general manager for Galileo UK.
About Galileo International
Galileo International is a global technology leader. Its core business is
providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry
through its computerized reservation systems, leading-edge products and
innovative Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added distributor of
travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel agency and corporate
customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. A subsidiary of
Cendant Corporation and part of its Travel Distribution Services Division,
Galileo has its EMEA and UK headquarters in Langley, Berkshire, and offices
worldwide.
Visit http://www.galileo.com .
Product Information
*Focalpoint(R) 3.5
Focalpoint 3.5 is Galileo's primary technology solution that provides full
TCP/IP connectivity. This ready-to-go reservation, business management and
support system combines the power of the Galileo(R) system with timesaving
productivity enhancements, allowing customers to maximize productivity and
efficiency.
For More Information:
Duncan Gallagher
AUGUST.ONE COMMUNICATIONS
Tel: 0208 434 5691
E-mail: Duncan.Gallagher@augustone.com
SOURCE Galileo International
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