TRAVEL solutions provider Abacus today rolled out a new digital service to give travel companies information and advice in the face of a crisis – Abacus TripAlert.
According to an Abacus media release, the service will align early warning data on natural disasters, health pandemics or terrorist attacks with bookings made via Abacus systems by monitoring participating travel agencies’ passenger name records two days ahead of depature and for the duration of travel.
Users will then be offered a list of “actionable insights” and event summaries, among others, to share with clients and ensure traveller safety.
The service was jointly developed with AidCom, a Norway-based technology and media company.
Said Martin Symes, chief marketing officer at Abacus: “The timing of the alert is vital, to give travel professionals a window to reschedule. We’ve partnered with a specialist to ensure Abacus has the edge on early detection, with AidCom providing a stream of reliable data pinpointing the hotspots where travellers may be vulnerable. Our travel (consultants) can then quickly identify the nearest airports and available seats out.”
Abacus users can sign up for a trial period and monthly subscription, including a licence to repackage the technology as a service offering to contracted corporate accounts.
