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Galileo International Connects With Hirefone to Offer Commissionable Short-Term Mobile Telephone Rentals to Global Travelers

21 June 2002

International travelers can now turn to their Galileo-connected travel agency for reliable mobile telecommunication service no matter where they travel. Galileo International, a leading provider of electronic global distribution services (GDS) to the travel industry, announced that for the first time, travel agents worldwide can reserve short-term telecommunications services for their clients through Galileo e-Agent™, the exclusive Internet portal for travel agents that integrates travel-related information and content for convenient and efficient bookings.

Hirefone provides a specialized global phone rental service allowing business travelers to stay connected wherever they travel. With an average sale of around $500, an agent can earn a 5 percent commission on the rental fees and airtime, while providing their globe-trotting business and leisure clients with Hirefone's flexible rental periods, cost-effective rates, crystal clear connections and convenient delivery/pick-up service for mobile phones anywhere in the world. 

"Business travelers need reliable telecommunications solutions when traveling abroad. This is a great opportunity for travel professionals looking to build their profitability while providing their clients with that critical communications link to stay in touch while they're on the move," said Penny Roberts, Hirefone international sales director. 

"Hirefone's mobile solutions are a valuable addition to our profit-building Galileo e-Agent platform. We are dedicated to helping our travel agency customers build their bottom lines while providing their customers value-add services," said Galileo's Joan Dienst, vice president, Global Supplier Business Development. "We're pleased to be the only GDS offering this important service that enables customers to communicate wherever they are, giving them the confidence that they have the right equipment."

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