Travelport GDS and Twohigs ink new agreement
Location,
15.07.2009
Dublin, Ireland: 15 July 2009 – Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS), has renewed an agreement with Dublin-based retail travel agent and tailor made long haul tour operator specialist, Twohigs Worldwide Holidays. The deal sees Twohigs continue its long standing relationship with Travelport GDS and the Galileo platform.
Terje Tjostolvsen, Travelport country manager, Ireland, commented: “Twohigs is a dynamic business that continues to grow both its retail and tour operator functions, and therefore needs a forward-thinking technology partner to match their needs. This exciting next phase of the relationship between Twohigs and Travelport is testament to our ability to deliver efficient technology solutions that allow businesses to concentrate on their long term future.”
As the leading long haul tour operator in Ireland, Twohigs has a 30-year heritage providing value for money holidays for Irish travellers. Using the Galileo platform, Twohigs maximises flexible booking, price comparisons and customised options in order to increase customer satisfaction and revenue-generating opportunities.
Ed Burke, managing director, Twohigs, explained: “The Galileo platform provides us with an efficient technology solution that continues to meet our needs, and in addition, our staff enjoy working with it. It therefore makes good business sense to renew our contract with Travelport GDS and we look forward to continuing to maximise the opportunities that arise from our relationship.”
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About Travelport
Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates offering broad based business services to companies operating in the global travel industry. The company is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business that includes the Worldspan and Galileo brands; GTA, a leading global, multi-channel provider of hotel and ground services; IT Services and Software, which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines. With 2008 revenues of $2.5 billion, Travelport operates in 160 countries and has over 5,500 employees.
Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management.
More information about Travelport GDS is available at www.travelport.com
About Twohigs
Twohigs Worldwide Holidays, with over sixty years experience in the travel business, continues to grow its client base year on year. This success is testimony to our ability to offer affordable short haul and long haul holidays to the discerning traveller. Our dedicated and well travelled sales staff ensure that all our clients receive the highest levels of professional service coupled with invaluable advice when it comes to choosing a destination from to 60 or more that are available. In short, Twohigs believe every traveller is an individual deserving individual attention and meeting their expectations is only the beginning – exceeding them is the goal. Our repeat client list is testimony to this.
To find out more about Twohigs, visit www.twohigs.com
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
+44 (0) 1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com