Al Rais Travel signs GDS agreement with Travelport

Leveraging Travelport's new direct Galileo operations in the UAE, the major agreement will give Al Rais and all of its customer's access to the leading booking platform, including the best airline, car, and hotel content, as well as world-class technology training and support services.

"We are very pleased with the efficiency of the Galileo system and believe that Travelport is the right technology partner to meet our agency's evolving needs," said Edris Mohammed Taher, Deputy Managing Director, Al Rais Travel and Tours. "Working with a GDS provider that understands the requirements of our business not only helps us operate more effectively, but gives us a competitive edge."

Lending its years of local market expertise and experience, the GDS provider is well positioned to meet all of Al Rais' extensive travel booking needs, providing the agency with products and services specifically designed to boost agent productivity and achieve operational efficiency.

"Our agreement with Al Rais underscores our continued leadership in the UAE market and is a testament to the agency's confidence in our advanced technology and customer service capabilities as a result of our newly-established support structure,"

said Faris Azzee, UAE Country Manager, Travelport GDS.

With over 30 years of experience, Al Rais is one of the leading travel agency and tour operators in the UAE, offering comprehensive travel services and solutions for every type of traveller and itinerary.

Since the launch of its direct Galileo operations for travel agents in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Travelport GDS has been steadily reinforcing its position as the preferred GDS provider in the Middle East, building its local customer support and investing in its long-term presence in the region.