Galileo not coming up ‘short’
Galileo International Inc has become the primary GDS provider for Short’s Travel Management, one of the top independently owned and operated travel companies in the US.
Short’s has about $150 million in annual sales.
Under the new agreement, Short’s travel will convert the majority of its business to Galileo.
Said David LeCompte, president of Short’s Travel:
“The big advantage we see from Galileo is their flexible technology platform. It will make it easier for us to develop our own applications.”
He also cited as advantages the open architecture of Galileo and Short’s goal of consolidating with a primary GDS system.
Mr LeCompte said the move will increase Short’s competitive advantages.
Among solutions that will be implemented is Galileo’s Optimal Shopping, which enables agents to quickly find a depth and breath of itineraries and low-fare pricing options for wholly North American itineraries.
The travel management company will also use Web-based Galileo Cruise to provide a broader range of content to leisure customers.
Galileo International’s core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry. The company is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation.
Short’s Travel has offices throughout the Midwest and was ranked 15th in the Business Travel News Annual Survey.
Report by David Wilkening
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