Europe’s largest TMC American Express Global Business Travel has renewed its partnership with travel technology firm Travelport.
Amex GBT has agreed a “multi-year” deal with Travelport, which will also see the travel management company move to the new upgraded Travelport+ selling platform, which provides improved retail and servicing capabilities for the TMC’s staff to offer to clients.
John Bukowski, Amex GBT’s vice president, content and strategic sourcing, said: “Our agreement with Travelport remains focused on innovation and ensuring our customers have access to the broadest set of content while continuing to deliver best-in-class servicing.
“Our planned upgrade to Travelport+ and shared vision to advance travel retailing with modern technology and process simplification will help the Amex GBT marketplace deliver on its promise and fuel our mission to drive progress through travel.”
American Express GBT is ranked as the number one TMC in Europe in BTN Europe’s list of the leading TMCs across the continent.
Jason Toothman,Travelport’s chief commercial officer – agency, added: “We value our relationship with Amex GBT which has lasted more than 40 years. Deepening our collaboration by using Travelport+ will benefit both Amex GBT and its business customers.
“Combining Amex GBT’s expertise with our modern travel retailing tools will ultimately improve how corporate travel is managed.”