LANGLEY, U.K., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Galileo International, a leading
provider of electronic global distribution services for the travel industry,
announced today that it has signed a new three-year agreement with Travelpack
Marketing & Leisure. The relationship with Travelpack extends back over ten
years.
"We chose Galileo because of its advanced technology solutions and our
excellent relationship with the Galileo staff," said Ashok Patel, Chairman of
Travelpack Marketing & Leisure.
"We are excited about the development possibilities available to us with
Galileo's Viewpoint 3.0(tm) and Web services. These will help us to customise
our technology solutions and develop our business even further," said Tim
Bushell, joint MD and IT Director of Travelpack Marketing & Leisure.
"The signing of a new agreement with one of the UK travel industry's
highly recognisable names is a great success for Galileo, and testament to the
support and service we provide our customers," said Clare Murphy, head of
Customer Sales for Galileo UK. "Travelpack is a very forward-thinking company,
and we are delighted they have chosen Galileo's technology solutions to
develop and enhance their business." As part of the agreement, Travelpack has
already installed Galileo's Focalpoint 3.5(tm)1 and Viewpoint 3.0(tm)2 desktop
solutions at all offices.
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 computerised 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 traveller 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 .
About Travelpack
Established in 1981, Travelpack are wholesalers of fares to the travel
trade through a network of 6 offices in the UK. Travelpack has access to over
2 million air fares with over 80 of the world's top airlines, as well as
specialist departments dedicated to preparing itineraries for ground trips to
India, Indian Ocean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Far East, USA and South
Pacific. With an emphasis on quality, service and value for money Travelpack
are firmly positioned as one of the UK's leading specialist tour operators and
fare wholesalers.
Product Information
(1) 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 maximise productivity and
efficiency.
(2) Viewpoint 3.0(tm)
Viewpoint 3.0 is Galileo's graphical user interface solution.
Incorporating many additional features, including maps and multi-language
capabilities, this timesaving and cost-saving product is available to all
Focalpoint 3.5 users free of charge!
SOURCE Galileo International, Inc.
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