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Sabre unveils new booking platform for independent travel agents
Sabre Corporation has announced the development of a new booking solution, Sabre Red Launchpad, designed for new or independent travel agents.
It was developed as an extension of Sabre Red 360, with launch partner Internova Travel Group.
Sabre Red Launchpad reduces training time for travel agents new to the industry.
It provides an easier way for independent agents who do not currently use an aggregator to access content and capabilities Sabre offers through its digital travel marketplace.
In the coming weeks, Internova will launch a co-branded version of the product, Internova SNAP, Powered by Sabre, to its thousands of travel consultants in the U.S.
Sabre will launch Sabre Red Launchpad globally in the coming months.
“Sabre Red Launchpad expands the Sabre Red toolkit,” said Kathy Morgan, VP, Product Management, Distribution Experience, Sabre Travel Solutions.
“We’re giving travel agencies more choice and flexibility in how they manage their workforce.”
Morgan says some travel consultants may work exclusively on Sabre Red Launchpad while others may choose to use the expanded capabilities of Sabre Red 360 over time.
Like the consumer travel apps, Sabre Red Launchpad provides users with a streamlined graphical user interface (GUI) that helps them shop and book basic flight, hotel and car itineraries in a few clicks.
It is compatible with NDC offers, XML content from low-cost carriers and traditional ATPCO/EDIFACT options.
“To recruit talent to our industry, we need modern travel retail tools that do not require new employees to learn a new language to operate.” said Peter Vlitas, EVP, Partner Relations, Internova Travel Group.
Sabre Red Launchpad co-exists alongside Sabre’s existing agency booking solution, Sabre Red 360.
If complex service needs arise, Sabre Red Launchpad users can transfer bookings to teammates working in Sabre Red 360.
Throughout 2024, Sabre will invite more travel agencies to join Internova as part of the Sabre Red Launchpad early adopter program.
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