Agreement will ensure GTTC students receive recognised certification on Amadeus IT solutions
Abu Dhabi , UAE , 28 November 2007: Amadeus Gulf, a leading global technology and distribution partner for the travel and tourism industry, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Abu Dhabi based Gulf Travel Training Centre (GTTC) wherein Amadeus will offer globally recognized certification courses to students interested in a career in the travel and tourism industry.
According to the terms of the agreement, Amadeus Gulf will offer a comprehensive training involving booking, ticketing and the methods and features of online reservation systems, based on the Amadeus IT solutions. Aimed at offering a better understanding of the industry, the course will help the students acquire a competitive advantage in their career. The agreement will also allow Amadeus Gulf to recommend travel agents, and other industry professionals, for training at GTTC, to develop their practical skills in the use of the distribution system.
Mr. Ghulam Saleh Al Baloushi, General Manager, Amadeus Gulf, speaking about the agreement said that by sponsoring educational programmes, Amadeus Gulf hopes to instil the necessary skills and expertise that are crucial for the travel industry professionals to compete in the global market. He said: "The sponsorship agreement between Gulf Travel Training Centre (GTTC) and Amadeus Gulf will enhance training standards according to international standards. Joint training sessions and practical classes will be arranged at the GTTC premises to provide students an opportunity to grasp and hone their skills on the latest Amadeus solutions"
GTTC Manager Training and Development, Shaikh Liyakath Ali said "Getting into a partnership with an industry leader in technology like Amadeus Gulf, is a key milestone for GTTC and this will help our students learn new skills and technologies required in the highly competitive and dynamic travel industry".
He added: "Amadeus' IT solutions are innovative and user friendly. These solutions are widely used by travel agents and airlines operating in Abu Dhabi. Companies in Abu Dhabi have already shown interest in recruiting GTTC students qualified in the use of Amadeus system. This not only gives our students a head start as they enter the travel workforce but also provides a good opportunity to demonstrate their talents."
The duration of the agreement is one year.
Abu Dhabi Travel and Tourism Agents Committee (ATTAC), a managing partner of GTTC, will oversee the implementation of the sponsorship agreement between GTTC and Amadeus Gulf. The Abu Dhabi based committee had earlier helped establish GTTC to provide professional education to students in Abu Dhabi according to the standards of IATA and the international travel industry.
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Amadeus is the chosen technology partner for providers, sellers, and buyers of travel. The company provides distribution, IT and point-of-sale solutions to help its customers adapt, grow and succeed in the fast changing travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance companies and tour operators), travel sellers (travel agencies) and travel buyers (corporations and travellers). Solutions are grouped in four solution categories - Distribution & Content, Sales & e-Commerce, Business Management and Services & Consulting.
Today, the company is owned by WAM Acquisition, whose shareholders are BC Partners, Cinven, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa. Amadeus employs nearly 7,600 employees worldwide, representing 95 nationalities. More information about Amadeus is available at: www.amadeus.com
About GTTC:
Gulf Travel Training Centre (GTTC) is a professional Travel Training Institute located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, fully authorised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The centre practically trains students in skills and knowledge required by the international travel industry. GTTC's training programme is the aviation industry's most extensive, industry-responsive and career-oriented training programme, providing students with the best industry-wide knowledge and globally recognized qualification according to IATA/UFTAA standards.
About ATTAC:
ATTAC, short for Abu Dhabi Travel and Tourism Agencies Committee, is the UAE's largest association of travel agents with more than 250 members. The committee guides and assists tour operators and travel agents in enhancing their professional capabilities so as to provide better travel services to the public and keeps a check on the travel industry to identify illegal and banned practices that cheat clients and negatively impact the industry ensuing a fair competition between travel agents.
Press Contact:
Amadeus Gulf
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E-mail: marketing@amadeus.ae
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