XL back with Travelport
TRAVELPORT has signed a
new agreement with the
XL Travel Group.
In early 2014, the XL Group
switched technology providers,
from Travelport to Sabre, giving
the technology company a
foothold in the South African
market (see TNW October 30).
“We’re delighted to have
broadened our relationship
with the XL Travel Group, with
almost all of its agencies’
members deciding to renew
their partnership. The new
agreement means that all of
XL Travel Group’s members
will continue to have access
to unrivalled travel content,
including air, hotel and car
rental on our industry-leading
travel commerce platform,”
said George Harb, Travelport’s
md in South Africa, Zambia
and Zimbabwe.
“With a membership of 150
prominent travel agencies
across South Africa and
annual sales exceeding R4bn,
the group plays a pivotal
and prominent role within
the South African travel and
tourism industry.”
Rod Rutter, coo of XL Travel
Group, added: “We constantly
need to diversify and remain
competitive in a fast-changing
environment and the Travelport
Commerce Platform remains
important in assisting the
group to streamline its travel
technology. Technology is a key
component in differentiating
the group and it also assists
our members in reducing
costs, increasing productivity
and meeting our clients’
needs. We see Travelport
as an important partner in
assisting the XL Group with its
strategy.”
Sabre confirmed it would
still work with some agencies
within the XL Travel Group.
