- New agreement guarantees full fare content for Galileo-connected travel
agencies -
- Multi-channel distribution ensures Virgin Atlantic's product reaches
their customers in the most effective way -
LANGLEY, England, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelport Inc, a global
provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel industry,
has today announced an agreement with Virgin Atlantic that will see both
companies build on their existing relationship to identify and develop new
distribution opportunities. Effective immediately, this agreement ensures
Galileo- connected travel agencies worldwide will have full access to all
available Virgin Atlantic fares, including their lowest classes and Web
fares, directly through the Galileo GDS. The agreement will also enable
Virgin Atlantic to distribute fares though Travelport online channels,
including ebookers, Orbitz and CheapTickets.
This multi-year agreement is indicative of the very different type of
distribution partnership that needs to exist in a rapidly changing travel
industry. It addresses the traditional, yet vital travel agency channel via
the GDS, whilst enhancing this with access to customers through a number of
other online and offline channels. With its unique multi-channel
distribution capabilities, Travelport delivers to airlines the full range
of solutions they need to reach their customers.
Leading the way in moving such agreements away from pure distribution,
Virgin will also be exploring how they can use other elements of the
Travelport portfolio, such as the OctopusTravel.com accommodation booking
engine and Gullivers Travel Associates' (GTA's) hotel content to drive
ancillary revenue opportunities.
"We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Travelport, who
have brought an interesting and alternative proposition to the table," said
Paul Wait, Head of Sales for Virgin Atlantic. "Working with partners who
help us reach our customers in a more targeted and effective way is
critical for us as a leading global carrier. Travelport has clearly
demonstrated the desire and ability to create a positive way forward for
this and future agreements."
"By securing an agreement of this nature, we have reinforced our
leading position in the global travel industry," added Matthew Hall vice
president, airline business development, Travelport. "We are determined to
deliver full airline content for our agency customers and have again
demonstrated that we can do this whilst at the same time recognizing the
increasing distribution challenges that face airlines today. We are
confident that Travelport will continue to define the distribution
landscape of the future which we will do by continually addressing the
needs of travel agents, travel suppliers, and travellers."
Notes to editors:
Travelport was formerly known as Cendant Travel Distribution Services
(TDS).
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
supplier, agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding
traveler choice. Galileo, a Travelport brand, is headquartered in
Parsippany, NJ, and has offices worldwide. Visit http://www.galileo.com.
About Travelport
Travelport is one of the world's largest and most geographically
diverse travel companies. With a network of over 8,000 local travel
professionals working in more than 140 countries, Travelport delivers
greater choice, more content and cost savings to travelers, travel
professionals and travel suppliers every day. Travelport offers a wide
range of business and consumer services, from distribution technology and
travel packaging to retail sales and solutions. Travelport operates over 20
leading brands, including Orbitz, an online travel agency; Galileo, a
global distribution system (GDS); and GTA, a wholesaler of global travel
content.
SOURCE Travelport Inc
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Related links:
http://www.galileo.com
CONTACT:
Matt Hennessey of Travelport,
+44-1753-288625, matt.hennessey@tds.cendant.com
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