Travelport and Emirates have joined forces to deliver New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from the airline and enhanced NDC servicing capabilities on the Travelport+ platform.
With this launch, Travelport’s agency customers will be able to easily view and compare NDC offers and ancillaries from Emirates and create a more streamlined, personalised experience for travellers. It also provides agents the ability to service NDC bookings, which includes modifications and cancellations.
Travelport’s NDC content and servicing solution for Emirates is now available to all agency customers located in Australia, Indonesia, the UAE, and the UK. Access to Emirates NDC solution in Travelport+ will expand to agency customers located in additional countries in the coming weeks.
Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer at Emirates, commented: “The integration of our systems will strengthen the expansion of our reach across the global travel retail community and allow them to offer travellers more choice among our best-in-class products and services.”
“This pivotal NDC milestone with Emirates proves Travelport is at the forefront of modern retailing with our ability to provide the best content and tools that agents require to create superior booking and servicing experiences for their customers,” said Jason Clarke, chief commercial officer, travel partners, Travelport.
Hyatt has introduced Be More Here, a new brand platform in Asia-Pacific that invites guests, members and customers to lean into the transformative powers of travel and be more present.
Be More Here follows the new World of Hyatt loyalty programme updates that allow members to earn more and enjoy more reward choices, and encourages guests to embrace the moment through purposeful experiences such as well-being rituals and culinary journeys.
Whether encouraging guests to Be More Foodie, Be More Immersed, Be More Celebrated, Be More Wanderlust or Be More Family, the platform will mark a new way for Hyatt to demonstrate care and offer unique experiences across the Asia-Pacific region and its global portfolio.
Hyatt offers unique ways for guests to care for their well-being, including healing rituals, wellness retreats, and the signature Sleep at Hyatt programme, as well as embraces its culinary ethos of Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served by promoting well-being and sustainability from sourcing ingredients responsibly.
In addition, Be More Here invites guests to discover cultural experiences and more at Hyatt properties across Asia-Pacific – Park Hyatt Kyoto in Japan offers guests an exclusive access via a guided tour to the spiritual landmark Kiyomizu, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site; Taoxichuan Hotel, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in China immerses guests in the city’s heritage through specially curated cultural experiences like ceramic craftsmanship workshops and art exhibitions; in India, journey through the vibrant tapestry of Delhi’s culture with Andaz Delhi’s crafted experiences; or stroll through the historic streets of Shanghai on a new-meets-old city walk with Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai in China.
Families can embark on adventure experiences designed to foster bonding and create cherished memories for all ages, such as hands-on lessons about marine life at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort’s Marine Biological Centre, as well as beachcombing activities at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort.
“Through Be More Here, we aim to create transformative journeys where every interaction leaves a lasting impression,” shared Carina Chorengel, senior vice president – commercial, Asia-Pacific at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.