Travelport is extending its footprint in Africa with a new distributor operation in Tunisia.
The news follows the appointment of SIR Tunisie SARL as Travelport’s new partner in Tunisia and means that Galileo products and services will become available in the country with immediate effect.
SIR Tunisie SARL will distribute the Galileo GDS platform to local travel agencies, providing them with technology, access to the airline, hotel and car content as well as its training and support services.
The launch of the Tunisian
operation was marked with a special event held in Tunisian capital, Tunis, and attended by more than 200 industry guests including travel agents, airlines and government representatives.
“Africa – and especially North Africa – is a key strategic investment region for Travelport and this official launch of commercial operations in Tunisia serves as a testament to our commitment to this important part of the world,” said Rabih Saab, president and managing director, Middle East and Africa, Travelport, at the launch event.
“With its extensive local market knowledge and technical expertise, our appointed distributor is very well positioned to grow Travelport’s business in region and effectively serve our new travel agency customers here.”
