SAT Business Travel Signs New Agreement with Travelport GDS
Langley, UK,
15.12.2008
SAT Business Travel Management has signed a new agreement with Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, for continued use of its Galileo GDS platform following a competitive review.
The independent travel management company, based in Bolton, Lancashire, has a long-standing relationship with Travelport having used the Galileo GDS platform for over 15 years. Under the new agreement, Travelport GDS will provide SAT with its Galileo Desktop and Galileo Rail products, along with UK-based service and support.
SAT sales director Paul Sutton commented, “We were in the fortunate position that, because of our success, we were being courted by a number of GDS suppliers. We evaluated all the options but opted, once again, for Travelport’s Galileo GDS.
“The products, technology and support available have been of a consistently high standard and we felt there was no need to take our business elsewhere. Having such a supportive business partner as Travelport is vital for independent companies such as SAT.”
Patrick Lukan, general manager for Travelport GDS, UK & Ireland, added: “SAT Business Travel Management has, and continues to be, a great business partner. It is fantastic they have chosen to work with Travelport GDS again. We look forward to helping them grow and continue to develop their business.”
Notes to editors
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
About SAT Business Travel Management
SAT Business Travel Management SAT Business management is an independent business travel specialist with over 25 years experience committed to providing high standards of service excellence, customer care and attention to detail. SAT Business Travel Management, a member of Advantage Travel Centres, separated from its 20-year-old parent company late in 2001. The company’s successful expansion and reputation have been achieved by being sizeable enough to access the most competitive fares in the market, whilst maintaining close personal relationships with their customers.
For more information visit www.satbtm.co.uk
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
Travelport GDS - Corporate Communications Director, EMEA and APAC
T: +44 (0)1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com
Paul Sutton
SAT Business Travel Management - Sales Dire
T: +44 (0)1204 477440
paul.sutton@satbm.co.uk