SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR)
– a leading provider of software and technology that powers the
global travel industry – has signed a multi-year agreement with
Dubai-based dnata
Travel Group, the UAE's longest serving travel provider. The
partnership will see Sabre support the travel company's strategic
goals as its preferred technology partner.
Sabre and the dnata Travel Group already share a long-term
commitment to innovation through travel technology, and the new
deal will represent an extended, broader relationship between the
two companies in the Middle East.
Additionally, under this agreement, the dnata
Travel Group's Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Partner
Network will continue to access Sabre's portfolio of innovative
technology and its intelligent platform Sabre Red 360, allowing it
to harness more data, content, and offer clients more choice from
more than 400 airlines, 1.6 million lodging options, and hundreds
of tour operators, rail, car and cruise providers.
"With evolving customer expectations and complex market
dynamics, Sabre has been our partner of choice for over 12 years,"
said Simon Woodford, VP Global Air
Services, dnata Travel Group. "Sabre's deep understanding of the
challenges and opportunities offered by the dynamic global travel
eco-system enable us to identify and embrace new technology to
strengthen our position, improve efficiency and respond to evolving
customer expectations with personalized experiences. This
partnership will lead to accelerated innovation, operational
simplification and enhanced digital user experience."
For many years, Sabre has provided a broad portfolio of
technology and solutions to dnata Travel Group brands in the
Middle East as well as key markets
in Europe. This strategic
agreement builds upon that history with new initiatives that will
help expand dnata's business and reinforces Sabre's role as a key
distribution partner.
"We are excited to continue our successful collaboration with
the dnata Travel Group," said Andy
Finkelstein, senior vice president - Global Agency Sales
& Delivery, Sabre Travel Solutions. "Our new agreement will see
us respond together to new and evolving market conditions,
including the region's specificity, new customer trends and
expectations. Through this new agreement, we'll be focusing
on helping dnata achieve growth and deliver enhanced traveler
experiences – including tapping into opportunities offered by NDC
and virtual payments."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company
that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of
travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and
other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and
fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more
efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveller
experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects
travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's
technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas,
USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the
world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About dnata Travel Group
The dnata Travel Group represents the travel division of dnata,
one of the world's largest air and travel services providers. Part
of The Emirates Group, the group's history is rooted in
Dubai and the growth
of its pioneering travel industry, evolving to consist of more than
15 leading international travel brands with coverage across the
world. The dnata Travel Group is proud to serve its global
customers as a leading, award-winning travel services provider with
long-standing travel expertise, a wide range of products and
services, and high standards of service and safety across all
of its operations. Its global businesses cover all aspects of
the travel industry from local travel agencies to global travel
consolidators, corporate travel, sports travel, destination
management and attractions, airline representation services, and
more. Find out more at www.dnata.com/travel
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Sabre Contacts:
Media
Kristin Hays
Kristin.hays@sabre.com
Heidi Castle
heidi.castle@sabre.com
Investors
Brian Roberts
sabre.investorrelations@sabre.com
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