14 April 2016
KANOO Travel, a global travel company and the largest in the Middle East, has cemented its long-running relationship with Sabre Corporation, a leading global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, with a new agreement to continue using Sabre's industry-leading technology to manage travel.

As Kanoo's strategic technology provider for more than 15 years, Sabre has helped Kanoo deliver their vision of travel excellence by enabling agencies to use the latest technologies to what they do best - serve their customers.

To meet Kanoo's specific needs, Sabre has been working on a customized solution, Kanoo Krystal, an innovative end-to-end technology platform that will provide Kanoo Travel with unique content, corporate solutions that meet changing traveler needs and the highest levels of service experience. The new solution will be rolled out in the coming months.

"We have consistently been on the forefront of offering the very best of travel services in the most professional manner to achieve the Travel Policy objectives of our clients and we trust that deploying the best technology is the way to achieve this." said Praveen Gandhi, Executive General Manager Kanoo Travel Kanoo Travel. "Over the years, Sabre has delivered innovative technologies and the latest solutions to support our business objectives, and they are a proven and reliable technology partner that is equipped with the right technology and team. We are proud to reaffirm our relationship and continue working together towards creating an exceptional travel experience for our customers."

Sabre says Kanoo's passion for innovation and technology has been key to their successful relationship.

"Kanoo Travel is an early adopter and is quick to see the business and customer benefits of new and emerging technology," said Daniel Naoumovitch, CEO, Sabre Travel network Middle East. "The Krystal solution will enable Kanoo to continue their global growth and expansion, and equip them with the tools they need to provide a higher level of customer service to meet the expectations of their tech-savvy customers. It's another example of a customized solution built on our customer's needs and their desire to compete and succeed in a global market place. We work hand-in-hand to maximize their revenue, reduce their cost and create a more personalized experience for travelers."

Every year, Sabre invests hundreds of millions of dollars to innovate for customers in the area of data, business intelligence, retailing and merchandising, and online and mobile.

© The Saudi Gazette 2016