Webjet and Travelport announce new long-term technology partnership, including NDC initiatives
Sydney, Australia,10 July, 2019: Travelport, a leading travel technology company, today announced it has been awarded a new long-term technology contract by Australia and New Zealand’s top online travel agency, Webjet, following an extensive competitive bid process.
Travelport Announces Greg Webb as Chief Executive Officer
Langley, UK – 9 July 2019: Travelport, a leading travel technology company, announced today that its board of directors has named Greg Webb, a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in the travel technology industry, as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2019. Mr. Webb succeeds Gordon Wilson, who will step down as the President and CEO of Travelport. Mr. Webb will also join Travelport’s Board of Directors.
Travelport contributes insight to TechUK White Paper on blockchain
Langley, UK, 18 June 2019: Travelport Worldwide Limited has provided insight on the commercialization of blockchain for the travel sector in the UK government’s TechUK White Paper launched this week. The TechUK White Paper catalogs some of the diverse use cases for blockchain technology by UK-based businesses and showcases Travelport’s ‘Digital Traveler Wallet’ proof of concept, a travel-specific use case for distributed ledger technology developed in conjunction with its innovation partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
Travelport selected to host Scaled Agile, Inc.’s mid-year Voice of the Customer Council
Denver, June 18, 2019: Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, was invited to host Scaled Agile, Inc.’s mid-year Voice of the Customer Council. Travelport was chosen due to its effective Agile transformation strategy while the conference will give attendees the opportunity to share successes and best practices with fellow Scaled Agile, Inc. clients. The exclusive event will be held at Travelport’s Denver facilities on June 19, 2019.
Phil Donnelly appointed Chief People Officer at Travelport
Langley, UK, 3 June 2019: Travelport Worldwide Limited has welcomed Phil Donnelly as its new Chief People Officer. Mr Donnelly joins the company today and will be based in Travelport’s global headquarters in Langley, Berkshire, UK.
Travelport Worldwide Limited announces completion of acquisition by affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp.
Langley, U.K., May 30, 2019: Travelport Worldwide Limited (“Travelport” or the “Company”), a leading travel technology company, announced today the completion of its acquisition by affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC (“Siris”) and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. (“Evergreen”) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion.
Travelport places an “X” for non-binary gender travelers
Langley, UK, 30 May, 2019: Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, will be ready to implement a new booking code for non-binary gender airline passengers when it goes live on 1 June.
