Fursan signs major agreement with Travelport

The new, multi-year contract will give all of the agency's Galileo subscriber's access to an array of industry-leading travel solutions and training services, along with a full range of fares available through the world-class booking platform - ensuring that the Saudi travel giant benefits from the strength of the entire Galileo offering.

"At Fursan Travel, we pride ourselves in offering exemplary, one-stop-shop travel services and solutions and recognize the value that Travelport can bring to our business through its technology, content and support. We believe the Galileo system is well equipped to handle our requirements and is well placed to support our vision and business goals,"

he added.

According to Travelport, this is one of the most significant deals the company has secured since the start of its direct operations for travel agents in the Kingdom, underscoring the momentum it has built in the market and reinforcing the continued confidence the Kingdom's largest travel agencies have in the renowned GDS provider's products and services.

"Fursan's decision to work with us on such a large scale is a testament to their belief in the exemplary service we can provide across their entire network," said Rabih Saab, Vice-President, Travelport GDS, Middle East.

"We look forward to meeting the agency's travel technology requirements in the Kingdom and providing the type of support that will fuel their continued growth," he concluded.

Headquartered in Riyadh, Fursan Travel has been operating since 1980 and is renowned for both its professional customer service and extensive range of travel-related services across Corporate and Leisure segments, which include traditional ticketing services, holiday and tour bookings, meetings and event services, travel insurance, visa applications, meet and assist services and international driving licenses.

Currently undergoing an extensive expansion and renovation effort, including a progressive refurbishment of its branches Kingdom-wide, Fursan Travel has become one of Saudi Arabia's most modern and successful travel and tourism operators, with more than 85 branches across the Kingdom offering an enhanced, one-stop-shop customer experience.

Galileo has been the leading GDS in the Middle East for the past 18 years and is used by 15,500 travel agents in the region. As one of the GDS platforms under Travelport's umbrella, the Galileo system remains one of the most flexible and widely-used travel booking channels in the world.