Three prominent Jordanian travel agencies select Sabre as new partner
Sabre Travel Network Middle East, the world's leading supplier of travel solutions, has officially opened new offices in Amman, Jordan today, expanding on its ground presence and marking its commitment to the Jordanian travel industry. The opening of this office further augments Sabre Travel Network's investment and expansion plans throughout the Middle East and the Levant, bringing to the fore new levels of service in some of the region's burgeoning travel markets.
The new offices, located in the Taiba Commercial Building in the Shmesani District of Amman, was officially opened by His Excellency Eng. Sahel Majali, Jordan's Minister of Transportation, who heralded in a new beginning for Sabre in Jordan with the cutting of a 'virtual ribbon'. . Following the opening ceremony, top travel agencies from all over Jordan were treated to a number of Sabre product demonstrations by the Sabre Product Team.
"This latest office opening is testament to the significance of Jordan and the rest of the Levant region. Sabre has planned significant investment into Jordan and the surrounding territories because we see enormous growth potential here. Our ability to use our global expertise and experience to meet local needs and provide a more compelling and competitive proposition to our customers played heavily in the decision to augment and strengthen our physical presence in this country," said Daniel Naoumovitch, Sabre Travel Network Middle East's chief executive officer.
The ceremony was also succeeded by the signing of three significant contracts between Sabre Travel Network Middle East and Al Tahadi Travel and Tourism, International Traders Travel and Amra Travel and Tourism, three of the most prominent Jordanian travel and tour companies. A further two contracts were renewed, one with Maltrans Travel and Tourism and the other with Al Shammas Travel and Tourism.
Sabre provides the travel industry with a range of region-specific travel solutions designed to help travel agencies and airline customers manage their operations, enhance customer service, drive efficiency, reduce costs and increase revenue. The company combines its leading technology with consultancy expertise and state-of-the-art customer service and training facilities, so customers get the most out of their technology solutions to maximise business performance. .
"Even with the state of the global economy, we believe it is essential that we continue our regional investment strategy. Although the region has been impacted by the global financial crisis, it is still more resilient than some expected, and the foundations we are laying now will enable us to partner and grow with key agencies and airlines in the region," Naoumovitch said.
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About Sabre Travel Network
Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides the most comprehensive end-to-end solutions for corporate and leisure travel. The Sabre GDS is the foundation for these solutions, providing a ready-built efficient marketplace that connects travel suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels, with more than 50,000 travel agency locations. Currently, Sabre collectively handles over 70 percent of the BTN 100 bookings.
Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, for corporate travel reservation technology; Nexion, a host agency; SynXis, for hotel reservation management, distribution and technology services; E-site marketing, specializing in online business solutions exclusively for the hospitality industry TRAMS, mid- and back-office solutions and marketing services for travel agencies; and TRAMS Marketing Alliance (TMA), a marketing promotions services for leisure travel agencies. Sabre Travel Network also markets TripTailor Vacations, a travel wholesaler providing dynamic packaging for the travel agency marketplace.
© Press Release 2009
