MOSCOW and BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan.
23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:
SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel
industry, today announced the renewal of its collaboration with
Azerbaijan Airlines.
The continued partnership ensures that the travel agents and
corporations connected to Sabre's travel marketplace continue to
enjoy access to the best of Azerbaijan Airline's fares and
inventory. This holistic approach positions Sabre as a technology
provider enabling both direct and indirect channels and giving
travelers the freedom to purchase tickets and ancillaries however
they choose.
Azerbaijan's travel industry is
one of the fastest-growing in the region, with 2.2 million tourists
visiting the country from January to November 2018 – a 6.1 percent increase over the
year before. In the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism
Competitiveness Report 2017, Azerbaijan rose by 13 rankings compared to the
2015 edition, making it the most improved travel market in the
world. As the country's flag carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines is a key
facilitator of this success. Founded in 1992, the company today
maintains a fleet of 23 airplanes and operates a route network that
covers key cities in Azerbaijan,
Turkey, Russia and Europe – and long-haul destinations in
Asia and North America.
Sabre has forged a strong relationship with Azerbaijan Airlines,
since the carrier first selected Sabre as its global distribution
system (GDS) partner in 2006. As the airline faces robust domestic
and international demand from consumers, it continues to stay
focused on delivering the very best travel experience to its
passengers.
"We are excited to continue our successful partnership with
Azerbaijan Airlines," said Alessandro
Ciancimino, vice president, air line of business EMEA,
Sabre. "The airline is a key player in the region's vibrant tourism
industry and Sabre's forward-thinking technology will help it
improve profitability and enhance its guest experience. We are
excited to distribute Azerbaijan Airlines' content through Sabre's
leading global travel marketplace, the platform of choice for more
than 425,000 travel agents around the world."
"Increasing our international customer base is a central element
of Azerbaijan Airlines' strategy," said Jamil Manizade, director of Azerbaijan
Airlines. "We are confident that our continued collaboration with
Sabre will provide us with the reach and the innovative solutions
needed to meet our objectives and service our global
customers."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is the
leading technology provider to the global travel industry. Sabre's
software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by
hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage
critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations,
revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also
operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes more
than US$120 billion of global travel
spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas,
USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the
world.
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