Travelport GDS renews agreement with Malahide Travel
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29.09.2009
Dublin, Ireland: 29 September 2009 - Travelport GDS, one of the world's leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, has signed a new contract with leading Irish travel management company - Malahide Trave Ltd (trading as Travel Management International).
Primarily a travel management company, Travel Management International (TMI) also sells leisure packages to its customers. It was the founding partner of global corporate travel company GlobalStar Travel Management and is also a member of the Irish Travel Agents Association.
The deal will provide TMI with use of Galileo Desktop and eTracker, an electronic ticket tracking tool, to support both its corporate and leisure travel businesses, allowing for the integration of their own proven business practices into the Galileo technology platform.
Signing the new deal, TMI has particularly praised the strong support from the Travelport GDS regional sales team in Ireland.
“Galileo Desktop provides us with a comprehensive technology solution that delivers to our needs whilst maintaining a user-friendly format”, said Alan McAra, managing director, TMI.
“The eTracker support function allows our business to provide exceptional services to our customers. We are pleased to formally extend our relationship with Travelport GDS and appreciate the support structure of the local team here in Ireland”, he concluded.
Terje Tjostolvsen, Travelport GDS country manager, Ireland, added: “TMI requires a technology partner that’s able to deliver both process and cost efficiencies for their business. The renewal of our GDS agreement with them is testament to our ability to deliver tangible results for both small and multinational businesses alike and the quality of the support from our local team. We look forward to further developing our long-term relationship with TMI.”
TMI has 28 years experience in the industry delivering everything from business travel to honeymoons, cruises to escorted tours and sports travel to a concierge service.
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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. Travelport 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 Travel Management International
Travel Management International is one of Ireland’s leading travel management companies, serving clients of all sizes. Primarily a TMC, TMI also provides leisure packages and is both the founding partner of corporate travel company GlobalStar Travel Management, and a member of the Irish Travel Agents Association.
TMI has 28 years experience in the industry delivering everything from business travel to honeymoons, cruises to escorted tours and sports travel to a concierge service.
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
+44 (0) 1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com