Pinpoint Travel Group, a business
specialising in travel rewards and redemption programs for the
customers of banks and other corporations, as well as operating
vacation programs of leading international airlines in Australia,
such as Singapore Airlines’ SIA Holidays and United Airlines’
United Vacations, has partnered Travelport.
Under the new agreement, Travelport will become
Pinpoint Travel Group’s preferred global distribution systems
(GDS) provider in the Asia region, and provide them with on-going
travel technology consultancy services as they continue their
expansion.
Commenting on this new partnership, Kirsty
Rankin, CEO of Pinpoint Pty Ltd, said, “When we were selecting a
new GDS partner for Asia, we drew up a list of selection criteria
which ranged from technology offered, global reach, industry
expertise and commercial value. Travelport stood out amongst other
potential solution providers and I look forward to working with
them as Pinpoint continues its rapid growth in the region.”
Gordon Wilson, President and CEO, Travelport,
added, “Travel rewards are now a critical component for all types
of loyalty programmes. It is important for Pinpoint Travel Group
to have access to the broadest travel content possible via
innovative technology, ensuring their clients’ members enjoy a
seamless booking process. I am delighted that Pinpoint Travel
Group has chosen Travelport and am confident that we can help them
deliver on their business goals.”
In addition to operating SIA
Holidays and United Vacations in the Australia region, Pinpoint
Travel Group also runs holiday brands such as Freestyle Holidays
and Rosie Holidays.
Travelport,
Pinpoint
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