Hong Kong, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, celebrated the successful relocation of its new Hong Kong office last night, hosting a grand opening party with approximately 100 VIPs, partners and customers in attendance.
The new office is located in the Kwun Tung, one of the largest administrative districts in Hong Kong, and sits above the famous APM shopping centre covering 8 retail levels with direct, air-conditioned pedestrian access to the Kwun Tung MTR Station. Bigger than the previous office with a 30% increase in capacity, the new premises offer more space for Travelport’s growing Hong Kong-based team which consists of both local and regional experts across key business functions. Brand new training facilities are also set to improve learning experiences for travel agency customers when they attend Travelport hosted seminars.
Patrick Andres, Vice President and Regional Managing Director Asia-Pacific at Travelport, says, “Hong Kong is one of Travelport’s key regions in the Asia Pacific. Our growing team of engaged, motivated and customer-focused individuals will continue to provide exceptional service to our Galileo and Worldspan customers. We will also continue to work closely with and support our valued long-term partner, TicTas, who have been managing Travelport’s Worldspan GDS in Hong Kong since 2003.”
Travelport has been operating in Hong Kong for more than 20 years. The new office is equipped to provide a better working environment for its Hong Kong-based team – currently with more than 50 employees.
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About Travelport (www.travelport.com)
Travelport is a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry. With a presence in over 170 countries, approximately 3,500 employees and 2012 net revenue of more than $2.0 billion, Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (“GDS”) business, which includes the Galileo and Worldspan brands, its Airline IT Solutions business and a joint venture ownership of eNett.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Travelport is a privately owned company.
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About TicTas (www.tictas.com)
Established in 1991, TicTas System Automation Ltd is the National Distribution Company for the Worldspan GDS and a total IT solution provider for the travel industry. TicTas pioneered the introduction of integrated system automation solutions to the local travel industry. With over 250 travel agencies supported by a dedicated local team, TicTas provides full GDS services, and through their Compass® and Espresso® proprietary products, they integrate front/back office, e-commerce, loyalty/database marketing and CRM solutions.
Media contacts:
Susan Lin, Travelport PR Manager, Asia Pacific, Travelport
Tel: +61 2 9391 4038
E-mail: susan.lin@travelport.com