Sabre announced yesterday the signing of a long-term technology agreement with BidTravel, the cluster head of Rennies BCD Travel, Quadrel Travel Management t/a CWT, Travel Connections and Harvey World Travel.
According to a Sabre press release, the agreement positions BidTravel’s businesses that have already been successfully migrated to Sabre in an entirely virtual programme that was pioneered by both teams.
Lidia Folli, ceo of BidTravel, says in the release that after an extensive selection process, the company chose Sabre to help it drive the digital transformation of its business. “This was due to the long-term relevance of its platform, effectiveness of its APIs and our confidence in Sabre’s vision for personalised travel. As the largest travel network in Southern Africa, we need technology that is scalable, while enabling us to deliver a service that is personalised, cost-effective and consistent through every touchpoint.”