Travelport has collaborated with Japanese GDS service AXESS International Network to offer a new dedicated desktop solution for the Japan travel trade.
The new system, which is based on Travelport Smartpoint, replaces AXESS’ existing CREA platform and will now be known as AXESS CREA Advance.
"Launching a new agency desktop for AXESS represents a great milestone in the technology partnership between AXESS and Travelport and opens the pathways for further opportunities in the future," said Mark Meehan, president of Travelport Asia Pacific.
"Travelport prides itself in having the most balanced footprint globally. This partnership combines the best in international travel content with the most in-depth knowledge of the Japanese travel trade into one powerful platform."
All current AXESS-connected agents in Japan will migrate to the new platform in phases through the end of 2017.
The two tech companies are also rolling out a new business travel management tool.
"We are delighted to announce the delivery of our new AXESS desktop as well as our new corporate booking tool designed specifically for the Japanese business traveller," said Seiji Soekawa, CEO of AXESS.
"As part of our technology partnership with Travelport, we are well placed to evolve our offering to Japanese agents."
