Strategic partnership with Real Time Travel Connections and SevenC Computing marks a transformative shift in how travel technology is delivered in the region
LONDON, UK, January 29, 2026 - Travelport, a leading multi-source content provider that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, has announced the appointment of its Operator partner for the Southern African region from February 1, 2026, trading as Travelport Southern Africa.
The newly appointed Operator is part of SevenC Computing and Real Time Travel Connections (RTTC) group, which has been Travelport’s technology partner in Southern Africa since 2012, and which has been serving Southern African customer technology needs since 1995. SevenC / RTTC is a highly respected technology and solutions leader with a strong track record of delivering high quality services and customer success.
We’re excited about the opportunities this appointment creates and look forward to delivering even greater value to the Southern Africa agency community, and for Travelport to underpin their future business growth. It marks a step change in how travel technology services will be delivered across the region.
Mark Meehan | Global Vice President & Managing Director, Travelport Global Operators
Mark added: "We've created a model that allows us to bring unprecedented flexibility, and technology solutions specifically tailored to the unique needs of the Southern African travel industry. Through this appointment, we're combining global innovation with local expertise to provide the exceptional service our customers expect and deserve."
This partnership combines Travelport's global technology platform with Real Time Travel Connections' deep understanding of the Southern African travel market and SevenC Computing's enterprise capabilities.
Darren Osbourn | CEO of the Operator
"Our new Travel Service and Technology Hub of Excellence in Johannesburg represents our commitment to being more than just a service provider, and we're building a centre of innovation for Southern African travel technology. With over 25 years of experience, we're excited to collaborate with and further support the growth of the local travel community."
This partnership enables an agile, locally responsive service delivery while leveraging Travelport's global technology infrastructure and continuous innovation. The transition to the new model will be seamless for existing Travelport clients, with enhanced support structures in place from day one.
About the Operator
The Operator, which will trade in future as Travelport Southern Africa, is a strategic partnership between Real Time Travel Connections and SevenC Computing. With over 30 years of expertise, RTTC and SevenC deliver world-class global technology backed by local support, high-touch service, and an unwavering commitment to making Southern African travel agents more competitive and successful.
RTTC has served the Southern African travel technology market since 1995 and has been Travelport's technology partner in the region since 2012. RTTC is recognized as a leading solutions provider with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and driving customer success.
SevenC Computing is a respected ICT solutions provider specialising in enterprise technology including cloud computing, cybersecurity, backup and recovery, and managed ICT services since 1996. SevenC brings world-class ICT capabilities and infrastructure expertise to the travel technology sector.