Travelport, a global travel technology company, and Africa
World Airlines (AWA), West Africa's leading domestic and regional carrier, have
launched a ground-breaking collaboration aimed at reinventing the travel
experience for customers across the African continent and beyond.
Sunny Prakash Gupta, the Regional Manager of Gtech
Distribution Pvt Ltd – Travelport Official partner in Central and West Africa,
expressed delight with the collaboration and confirmed Travelport's commitment
to offer continuous access to a wide selection of goods from Africa World
Airlines.
“Today, Travelport officially
announces that it has signed an agreement with Africa World Airline (AWA) - the
leading domestic and regional carrier in West Africa. This multi-year deal
confirms that Travelport's agencies will have continued access to wide range of
products from AWA through the Travelport+ platform,” he announced.
Mr. Gupta noted that Travelport agents will have seamless
access to AWA's products via the Travelport+ platform. He stated that this will
make it easier for travel dealers to search, shop, and compare Africa World
Airlines' latest offerings.
In a speech, Africa World Airlines' Head of Commercial,
Jonathan Appiah, emphasized the airline's commitment to providing exceptional
service and seamless connectivity to its passengers, emphasizing the value of
its collaboration with Travelport.
“At Africa World Airlines, we have
always been committed to providing exceptional service and seamless
connectivity to our passengers. By partnering with Travelport, we gain access
to cutting-edge technology, a vast network of travel agents, and a wealth of
expertise that will enable us to enhance our offerings and deliver unparalleled
convenience,”
he stated.
He also stated that their collaboration with Travelport will
boost their distribution channels and raise their awareness in worldwide
markets. He stated that this will not only benefit their airline, but will also
help to strengthen the aviation business in Ghana and the subregion.
“This is very huge. The more your
customers see your products out there, the more they’re able to also book, so
definitely this impact on our passenger numbers which also helps in revenue and
revenue generation make a company a growing concern so it’s a very strategic
alliance that is going to help us to achieve what we want to achieve in the
long term,” he
asserted.
Mr. Appiah went ahead to express his excitement about the
partnership, stating, "As we embark
on this exciting journey together, I would like to express my sincere gratitude
to the entire Africa World Airlines team for their dedication and hard work in
making this partnership a reality. I also extend my appreciation to our
partners at Travelport for their unwavering support and shared vision.”
“Together, we are confident that we
can revolutionize the travel experience in Africa and make a positive impact on
the lives of our customers,” he reaffirmed.
Both Travelport and Africa World Airlines realize the
changing nature of the travel industry and are committed to staying on the
cutting edge of innovation. They hope to use this collaboration to utilize
cutting-edge technologies and best practices in order to make popular choices
for African and international passengers.
The alliance between Travelport and Africa World Airlines
represents a turning point in the aviation sector, offering improved
connectivity, convenience, and service quality for passengers. It also combines
AWA's dedication to providing great service with Travelport's cutting-edge
technology and extensive network of travel agencies. This collaboration strives
to improve offerings and provide exceptional convenience to passengers.
By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
