Direct Support Network Firmly in Place to Serve
UAE's Galileo-Connected Travel Agents
Travelport GDS, one of the world's leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, yesterday marked the official launch of its new direct Galileo operations in the UAE with a special gala event held at the Palm Atlantis in Dubai.
The anticipated launch follows Travelport's major investment in a direct GDS support network for the UAE's travel trade, significantly ramping up the company's local resources with new offices in Dubai, and soon Abu Dhabi, to serve the needs of Galileo-connected agents across the country.
Since Travelport GDS opened for direct business at the beginning of the year, an increasing number of travel agencies have either renewed their Galileo subscription or migrated to the booking system, reinforcing the brand's position as the leading GDS in the UAE.
"The significant progress we have made in establishing our market presence in the UAE clearly demonstrates our capabilities as a direct operation for travel agents and the continued strength of the Galileo offering," said Rabih Saab, Vice-President, Travelport GDS Middle East.
Leveraging the company's world-class technology and support, Travelport provides UAE travel agents with the highest level of service and innovation, offering the travel industry's most advanced solutions to help agents provide the best value to their customers.
With more than 20 years experience in the UAE operating the Galileo platform, Travelport GDS remains uniquely positioned to meet the needs of local travel agents, equipped with in-depth product and market knowledge to meet their growing requirements.
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About Travelport GDS
Travelport GDS is one of the world's leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, providing real-time travel information and booking capabilities to online and offline travel agencies in over 145 countries. It also operates Travelport Business Intelligence which provides marketing and other critical data to the industry; and IT Services & Software, which offers mission critical reservations, related software and services management to the world's leading airlines. Travelport GDS is a convergence of traditional and online travel distribution services that empower airlines, travel suppliers, travel agencies, Web sites and corporations to provide informed choice to travellers on a global platform. Travelport GDS is a division of Travelport, one of the world's largest travel conglomerates offering broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel industry.
More information about Travelport GDS is available at www.travelport.com
For more information, please contact:
Alana Ngoh
PR Manager, Travelport GDS Middle East
Tel +971 4 607 0548
Mob: + 971 5 810 0972
E-mail: alana.ngoh@travelport.com
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