Travelport is extending its footprint in Africa with a brand new distributor operation in Tunisia. The inside track follows the appointment of SIR Tunisie SARL as Travelport’s new partner in Tunisia and implies that Galileo services turns into available within the country with immediate effect.
The Tunisian launch is the most recent milestone in Travelport’s expansion in Africa, where the GDS provider is now operating in 47 countries with more within the pipeline.
SIR Tunisie SARL will distribute the Galileo GDS platform to local travel agencies, providing them with industry-leading technology, access to the wealthy airline, hotel and car content in addition to comprehensive training and support services.
The launch of the Tunisian operation was marked with a different event held in Tunisian capital, Tunis, and attended by greater than 200 industry guests including travel agents, airlines and government representatives.
“Africa – and particularly North Africa – is a key strategic investment region for Travelport and this official launch of industrial operations in Tunisia serves as a testament to our commitment to this significant portion of the sector,” said Rabih Saab, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Travelport, on the launch event. “With its extensive local market knowledge and technical expertise, our appointed distributor is intensely well positioned to grow Travelport’s business in region and effectively serve our new travel agency customers here.”
“Travelport will bring a brand new dimension to the travel and tourism industry in our country,” said Nejib Ghozzi, CEO of SIR Tunisie SARL. “As a brand new GDS provider in Tunisia, we are going to create a competitive advantage so that you can benefit the travel agents who’re always seeking alternative GDS providers. We’re obsessed with our business and look ahead to bringing these great benefits to the travel industry in Tunisia.”