Manama - Kanoo Travel’s booth in the 2018 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai attracted more than a 1000 visitors ranging from small to mid-level agencies including existing customers.

Krystal Online, a new cloud-based travel technology owned and distributed by Kanoo Travel played a pivotal role in attracting the large number of visitors.

“Being in the 2018 Arabian Travel Market was an opportunity to strengthen relationships with our clients and to inform them about our latest technology, Krystal Online, which received a lot of attention from many travel agencies. It was also an opportunity to showcase our 81 years of history in the Travel Industry,” said, Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Board Director at YBA Kanoo Group.

The new technology allows travel agents to search and book from multiple global suppliers, over 500,000 hotels & car rentals worldwide, with dynamic content such as maps, photos, and videos through its travel affiliate network program.

“During the four days’ event, executives of renowned institutions such as Sabre, Amadeus, American Express, Emirates, Etihad, and Oman Air were introduced to Krystal online. We received a lot of positive feedback regarding the new technology and discussed several partnership proposals,” mentioned, Interim Executive General Manager of Kanoo Travel, Zaeem Gama.

The 2018 ATM also witnessed the signing of a strategic agreement between Kanoo Travel and Kalaam Telecom to enhance the service excellence of the call center hubs.

Kanoo Travel a fully owned business division of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) boasts a wide market presence with offices in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, and the UK. It also prides itself in solely representing American Express Global Business Travel , one of the largest travel management companies globally.

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About Kanoo Travel:

Established in the late 1930s, Kanoo Travel is considered one of the largest travel management companies in the MENA region. With over 1,500 travel specialists across the region, operating a network of 70 IATA locations, specialising in Corporate Travel, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE), Leisure & Holiday Travel, Airline Representation and Marine Travel. It has been consistently recognised for its premium solutions, service excellence, and winning many regional industry awards.

About Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo):

YBA Kanoo is one of the largest, independent family-owned multinational businesses in the Middle East with an extensive portfolio of complementary business units and strategic partnerships across a range of industry sectors. Established in 1890 as a family trading and shipping business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Company has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with a physical presence across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

YBA Kanoo is a key contributor to the region’s economic growth and development supported by over 128 years of experience, ethical conduct, best-in-class partnerships, advanced business systems and cutting-edge technologies. It has established itself as a first-choice partner for regional & international businesses and continues to pursue commercial growth and expansion through the constant delivery of business excellence.

YBA Kanoo’s business activities include shipping, travel, machinery, chemicals, logistics, property, energy, technology and retail, to name a few.

© Press Release 2018