Travelport, a worldwide technology company that facilitates bookings for numerous travel suppliers globally, has declared today that it is the preferred Global Distribution System (GDS) partner for One Global Travel.
Travelport is the exclusive GDS provider to One Global, a global community consisting of prominent independent travel management companies (TMCs) established by World Travel Inc. and Clarity Business Travel Management. Through the Travelport+ platform, Travelport will offer access to retail-ready content and advanced search, shopping, and customer service features.
Travelport’s full New Distribution Capability (NDC) solution enables One Global TMCs to gain advantages, allowing agents and travel managers to effortlessly compare offers and efficiently handle NDC bookings for their travelers.
Polly Smoothy, the Global Supplier Partnership Manager at One Global Travel, emphasized their unwavering dedication to fostering reliable and open connections with suppliers that provide genuine benefits to their global network of TMC partners. She further highlighted Travelport as their preferred choice for a comprehensive selection of travel offerings and advanced technological solutions.
According to Paul Broughton, Director of Business Development, EMEA and APAC at Travelport, the expectations for business travel have undergone significant changes. Employees now seek a quicker and easier way to book and manage their work trips while also desiring more control over the process. To address these needs, Travelport has developed Travelport+. This platform enables Travel Management Companies (TMCs) to function as modern retailers and offers travelers an array of self-service options. Through the partnership with One Global, modern retailing in the corporate travel sector will be advanced. This collaboration will bring greater personalization, enhanced convenience, and truly modern experiences for TMCs, their clients, and business travelers.
