Global Holidays inks GSA deal with Kayala Airlines

Established in 1992, Global Holidays has developed a network of over 800 travel agencies which is expected to guarantee steady demand for the new routes of Kayala. Global Holidays also holds GSA agreements with Gulliver's Travel Associates and other GGC airlines. The company posted 60% increase in revenues in 2007 and projects further growth this year in view of positive developments in the country.

George Moussa, President of Global Holidays, remarked:

'We are very pleased to welcome Kayala to Beirut, and are proud to announce that Global Holidays has been chosen to represent the luxury airline in the country. Business activities between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon have grown at a steady pace over the years and there is marked increase in high net worth travellers between the two countries. The entry of Kayala cannot come at a better time with the improved economic and political situation in the country.'

'Having Kayala in Beirut offers our clients premium travel option. Catering mainly to top-tier travellers, Kayala operates with the special needs of this segment in mind. Our partnership with the carrier is part of our continuing efforts to present the best value proposition to our clients.'

Moussa added Kayala will fly thrice weekly from Jeddah and Riyadh to Beirut. An exclusive officeswill open for the air carrier in Downtown Beirut soon.

Kayala is a privately owned premium class airline based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It operates domestic and international scheduled and charter services from its main base in King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and a hub at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The airline started operations in 2005 and is positioned as a business class product at business class fares with a twist. One of the unique advantages of flying with Kayala, particularly relevant in both Jeddah and Riyadh, is that it uses a private terminal, making the airport experience on arrival or departure both fast and personalized.

Global Holidays is a member of Planet Group, a conglomerate of 11 companies with business interests in hospitality, travel, aviation, freight forwarding, cargo, hotel, real estate, entertainment, food & beverage, exhibitions, logistics and trading. Founded in 1989, the Group has an international network in the Middle East (UAE, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey), Europe (Germany, France and United Kingdom) and CIS Countries (Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan) and has over 1,000 professionally trained employees. The Group has been internationally-recognized and awarded for its continuous drive to deliver quality services.