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Travelport GDS And Flight Centre Extend Their Exclusive Partnership Agreement
LANGLEY,
06.11.2007
Travelport GDS, one of the worlds largest global distribution system (GDS) providers, has today announced an extension of its Global GDS arrangement with Flight Centre Limited (FCL) through to 2010.
As a result of this agreement, Travelport GDS (which comprises Galileo and the newly acquired Worldspan), will continue to be the GDS provider to FCL's businesses globally through its Galileo brand. The extension cements the long-term partnership between Galileo and Flight Centre which has been in place since the fledgling Flight Centre business first automated its shops in Australia in the 1980s and during which time both companies have grown together as Flight Centre commenced operations in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Hong Kong, China, the USA and Canada.
Flight Centre Managing Director Graham Turner commented, “This agreement is a reflection of the confidence and value we place on Galileo and the Travelport organisation who have been with us every step of the way as we have grown our business domestically and overseas. We fundamentally believe that the GDS represents the most effective and efficient way for our business to gain access to travel content both for our growing shop network and our online presence."
Flight Centre holds a unique position within the Travelport GDS customer portfolio and has been a willing beta tester and early adopter of a wide range of Galileo products and solutions for both the leisure and corporate market, providing valuable feedback during research and development, thus defining a true partnership.
Gordon Wilson, CEO and President of Travelport GDS commented, “In a competitive market place, this ongoing vote of confidence and support from one of the worlds leading travel agencies is a credit to the products, services and people relationships established between Flight Centre and our Galileo team. This extension of our partnership allows our two organisations to maintain our momentum of innovation and growth."
About Travelport GDS
Travelport GDS is one of the worlds largest global distribution system (GDS) providers. It is also the global leader in Web-based travel e-commerce and a provider of other specialized solutions and services to the global travel industry. Travelport GDS comprises the Galileo by Travelport and Worldspan® by Travelport GDS; Shepherd Systems, an expert in providing business and marketing intelligence to the travel industry; aiRESTM, the next generation server-based internal airline IT product suite; and THOR, a provider of distribution and marketing services to travel-related companies. 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 first class travel services to travelers on a global platform. Travelport GDS is a division of Travelport, the worlds largest network of travel brands, content and services. More information is available at travelportgds.com
About Flight Centre Limited
Flight Centre Limited is Australasia's best known travel agency group and now boasts more than 1500 shops and businesses in ten countries. The company, through its retail and corporate brands, provides a complete travel service for leisure and business travellers in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Hong Kong, India, China and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the companys corporate travel management network, FCm Travel Solutions, extends to more than 50 other countries through strategic licensing agreements with independent local operators.
Flight Centre Limited's best known and most successful business is the Flight Centre retail travel brand. The company's other leisure, corporate and wholesale brands include: Escape Travel, Travel Associates, Student Flights, quickbeds.com, FCm Travel Solutions, Stage & Screen Travel and Freight Services, Kistend Campus Travel, CiEvents, Infinity Holidays, Explore Holidays, Flight Centre Travel Money and Overseas Working Holidays. Internationally, the company employs about 9000 consultants and support staff.
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
Corporate Communications Director, EMEA and APAC
+44 (0) 1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com