Tag: Travelport
Travelport and Webjet extend technology partnership, including NDC initiatives
Australia- and New Zealand-based OTA Webjet has announced the extension of its technology partnership with Travelport for a longer term.
Under the agreement, Webjet will...
Ex-Sabre exec Greg Webb to succeed Gordon Wilson as Travelport CEO
Travelport's long-time chief Gordon Wilson is stepping down from his role, with former Sabre executive Greg Webb picked as the new CEO, effective August...
Travelport reveals top longhaul destinations for Australian travellers this winter
The UK, the US and China are among the most popular longhaul destinations for travellers in Australia this winter holiday, according to Travelport's analysis...
X marks non-binary gender booking option on Travelport
Travelport will roll out a new booking code for non-binary gender airline passengers beginning June 1.
The new code offers the option to choose “X”,...
State of play of NDC standard around the world
Ian Heywood, Travelport's global head of new distribution, takes a look at how the new NDC standard brings diverse concerns and opportunities across different regions worldwide, and why industry players should get on board to collectively benefit from changes in distribution.
Travelport partners HKIA on multi-modal transport services
Travelport has signed an agreement with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to promote multi-modal connectivity services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to travel...
JAL, Travelport join forces to launch GDS tailored for Japanese market
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Travelport Worldwide will establish a joint venture to take ownership of Travelport Japan KK and JAL's fully owned subsidiary, Axess...
Travelport campaigns use of code that alerts airlines to disability needs
With the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 round the corner, Travelport has launched a campaign to improve awareness and use of the DPNA...
Air India’s exclusive distribution deal with Travelport draws flak from agents
Indian travel agents and associations have taken offence to the recent decision of national carrier Air India to make Travelport its exclusive GDS provider...
US investment firms to take Travelport private in US$4.4b acquisition
Travelport will be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$4.4 billion, expected...
