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A few bits of news from GDS suppliers.
Amadeus gains Trenitalia content
Amadeus has signed an agreement to distribute Trenitalia’s content through its GDS and sales channels. Initially its high-speed products Frecce Alta Velocità (Frecciarossa and Frecciargento), and Frecciabianca will be available, with medium and long-distance routes to follow. Agents using the Amadeus Selling Platform will be able to make bookings through either an air/rail or rail-only based search solution, known as FlyByRail Track and Rail Agent Track. This is expected to be operational by the end of summer or early autumn. Speaking about increased rail content, Thomas Drexler, head of Amadeus Rail said: “It is a very exciting time for the European rail industry as it extends its network, and looks to attract new travellers to the benefits of rail travel. Key to growth is delivering the type of access and availability that is common in the airline sector which is why international distribution is critical for railways today”.
FCm signs up to Travelport Universal
FCm Travel Solutions Ireland has signed up to use Travelport’s Universal Desktop from as early as next month. The TMC is the first Irish customer to use the platform, which brings all its tools under one space. “Travelport’s Universal Desktop will enable us to take our client service to a new realm, bringing a vast range of products into a single platform, increasing our productivity, maintaining accuracy and supporting the high standards for which we are renowned,” said Valerie Metcalfe, managing director at FCm. Pictured here for the announcement is Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport in Ireland and Metcalfe.
