Norwegian travel agency renews Travelport deal

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Norwegian travel agency chain G Travel has agreed a new multi-year technology and content deal with Travelport.

The company runs 27 outlets in Norway, six in Sweden and an additional 17 global agencies.

As part of the agreement, G Travel will use Travelport Business Insights, a data analytics tool that provides near real-time access to actionable insights from data sources to help optimise supplier contracts, enhance customer service and improve operational efficiencies.

Travelport will soon benefit the company further by creating Iata New Distribution Capability connections with airlines as they become available.

G Travel chief executive, Finn Vetle Hansen, said: “We need a technology partner that is fast, accurate, and reliable and, for us, Travelport is leading in these capabilities today.

“Its edge in technological innovation and wide choice of content will enable our consultants to deliver the best travel itineraries for our customers and a truly personalized service throughout the travel experience.”

Travelport Nordics managing director Peter Cramon added: “We are delighted to have signed this new partnership with G Travel.

“We are proud the company recognises the value our technology and content provides. It is testament to the strength of our dedicated team of highly experienced travel tech professionals and best-in-class technology that market leaders like G Travel continually choose us to power their solutions.”