Travelport,
a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel
industry, announces the renewal of its global full content agreement with
Middle East Airlines – the national flag-carrier of Lebanon .
Effective
immediately, the agreement provides Travelport-connected agents worldwide with
access to the carrier’s full content including its web fares. Middle East
Airlines has selected Travelport as its preferred GDS in Lebanon meaning
that Travelport-connected agents and their travelling customers in the region
will benefit from exclusive promotions and enhanced support from Middle East
Airlines.
Mr.
Nizar Khoury, Head of Commercial, Middle East Airlines, said: “Travelport’s
extensive, world-wide travel agency network complements our ambitious growth
plans, making them a valued partner and important distribution channel. We look
forward to continuing to working closely with them as we take our business to
the next level.”
“We
are very pleased to announce this new deal with a much valued airline partner
in the Middle East,” said Rabih Saab, President and MD, Africa, the Middle East
and South Asia , Travelport. “Being the
preferred GDS of Middle East Airlines is a testament to our commitment to
delivering unrivalled service and travel content to our regional and global
customers.”
The
new deal reinforces Travelport’s continued investment and long-term commitment
to Lebanon , where Travelport
set up an office in 2012 to closely manage and support the airlines and
distributors in the fast growing Levant
region. The company also announced last year the renewal of its distributor
contract with Gate 7 for Travelport in Lebanon .