SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to
the global travel industry, announced four new partnerships in its
Beyond NDC program today. Corporate travel management leaders
Travel and Transport and Reed & Mackay join AERTiCKET,
Europe's largest independent
airline ticket consolidator, in this latest development for the
rapidly growing program.
In addition to expanding its Beyond NDC program, Sabre, an
NDC-Certified Level 3 aggregator, is progressing on its product
plan to deliver end-to-end NDC-enabled capabilities later this
year, and is currently testing new shopping and pricing APIs that
will facilitate NDC offers as well as traditional content from
carriers.
"The addition of these leading travel buyers demonstrates our
commitment to deliver on the value of NDC for all stakeholders –
from airlines, to the travel agencies that consume their content,"
said Kathy Morgan, Sabre's vice
president of NDC. "We could not be more pleased with the spectrum
of voices we are adding to Beyond NDC today and the insights they
will contribute."
Each partner will bring a new perspective to Beyond NDC,
highlighting its individual strengths and demonstrated commitment
to innovation.
Travel and Transport brings a global reputation for
delivering one-of-a-kind travel management programs. "We see Sabre
investing to enable personalized offers within NDC with an approach
that ensures the necessary workflows and addresses complexities of
managed travel programs. Our ability to collaborate with them on
this is one of the greatest elements of this partnership," said
Mike Kubasik, executive vice
president and CIO with Travel and Transport. "The potential to
contribute to the technology that will create customized, bundled
offerings for our customers is a significant draw and will keep us
at the forefront of delivering exceptional travel experiences."
Reed & Mackay's alliance with the Beyond NDC program
reflects the travel agency's dominant global presence. "We are
excited to take this step into NDC with Sabre because we know they
can deliver solutions to our scale without losing sight of the need
to tailor the experience for each and every client," said
Fred Stratford, group CEO of Reed
& Mackay. "We firmly believe that service and technology go
hand in hand, so we're thrilled to contribute to the discussion
that will help shape the future of NDC, and ultimately the content
that will be delivered through our proprietary technology across
the globe."
The business model of Berlin-based AERTiCKET, Europe's largest independent airline ticket
consolidator, centers on simplifying the travel buying process for
thousands of independent travel agencies. "We strive to enable
travel agencies to deliver a true experience to their customers and
to increase their revenue through effective up- and cross-selling,"
said Rainer Klee, founder and CEO of
AERTiCKET. "There is significant room for growth for
brick-and-mortar travel agencies when it comes to selling
ancillaries and branded fares. We are happy to be part of Sabre's
Beyond NDC program and to contribute to moving the travel industry
forward when it comes to NDC and the evolution of travel
distribution."
The newest Beyond NDC partners join travel industry influencers
– American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel,
American Express Travel & Lifestyle Services, BCD Travel,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, CTM, Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Flight
Centre Travel Group, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and United
Airlines – in Sabre's quest to lead the industry's evolution toward
next-generation retailing, distribution and fulfillment
solutions.
For more information on the Beyond NDC program and its
developments, visit www.sabre.com/beyondndc.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is the leading technology provider to the global
travel industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution
solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel
properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and
guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew
management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel
marketplace, which processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by
connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in
Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre
serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.
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