Doha, Qatar: Sabre Travel Network (Sabre), a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, has been voted as World's Leading CRS/GDS System 2011by World Travel Awards, globally recognized as the most prestigious accolade in the industry.
Daniel Naoumovitch, CEO, Sabre Travel Network Middle East accepted the award on behalf of Sabre's global operations at a glittering awards gala at Katara Cultural Village, Doha. Voted as a global leader, Sabre's win marks the culmination of a year-long, global search for the very best travel and tourism brands. Described by the Wall Street Journal as the 'Oscar's of the travel industry', travel professionals from around the globe participated in the voting process for this award which is scrupulously monitored and independently audited.
Greg Webb, President, Sabre Travel Network commented, "This is our 12thconsecutive win! Voted as the world's leading GDS year on year by thousands of travel agents around the globe underscores our dedication to our customers.Itis a great honour to receive thisaward in recognition of the service and quality we strive to deliver our customers not just in the region, but around the globe."
Graham E. Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards, said, "Travel connects nations, people and businesses giving boost to the global economy. And Sabre Holdings playsthe crucial role of making sure these much needed connections happen. With its ground-breaking technology smoothing the travel plans of more than one billion people worldwide, Sabre helps run this dynamic, growing and forever evolving industry. We therefore congratulate the company for winning 'World's Leading CRS/GDS' 2011."
Sabre operates the world's largest global distribution system, connecting more than 350,000 travel buyers with travel suppliers around the world including more than 400 airlines, 100,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers and 13 cruise lines. Sabre's innovative technology aggregates global travel content and makes it easy for travel buyers to shop, book and manage corporate and leisure travel.
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About Sabre Travel Network
Sabre Travel Network provides technology to the travel industry. It operates the world's largest travel marketplace, connecting travel buyers and sellers through the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Its innovative technology connects 350,000 travel agents. More than $100 billion of travel is purchased through this channel annually.
Sabre Travel Network is part of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company serving the world's largest industry- travel and tourism. For more information please visit: www.sabretravelnetwork.com.
About World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognise excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry.Now celebrating its 18th anniversary, the awards are regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive.Votes are cast by 213,000 travel professionals who include travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe.Votes are cast globally by industry professionals in over 1,000 different categories.Attended by senior executives from major travel companies, operators and destinations, WTA events are universally respected as providing established, top level networking opportunities, regionally and globally.
For more information, please contact:
Rohan Shanker
Action Bahrain
+973 17234553
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