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Leading Japanese online travel agency AirTrip International signs multi-year agreement to use Sabre GDS
New agreement will enable the online travel agent (OTA), which is rapidly growing in the Japanese market, to capitalize on Sabre's advanced shopping
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[{"type":"text","content":"New agreement will enable the online travel agent (OTA), which is rapidly growing in the Japanese market, to capitalize on Sabre's advanced shopping algorithms and rich content\nSINGAPORE and TOKYO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INFINI Travel Information, the exclusive Sabre GDS distribution partner in Japan, and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new, multi-year GDS agreement with AirTrip International Corp. The deal will see AirTrip International capitalizing on Sabre's global distribution system (GDS) as part of its strategy to spur growth of its outbound business with advanced technology.\nUsing Sabre's rich GDS content, including NDC offers, as well as Sabre's Bargain Finder Max API, AirTrip International will be able to expand its content regime while creating compelling offers for its customers.\nBargain Finder Max utilizes Sabre's proprietary shopping algorithm and broad array of rich content to deliver optimal itinerary offers in seconds. This will enable AirTrip International to create customized booking experiences for travelers by tailoring search results for the most relevant fares, based on itinerary preferences.\n\"This is an important partnership for AirTrip International, and we are excited by the prospects of this collaboration,\" said Yusuke Shibata, President & Representative Director / CFO of AirTrip International. \"Our mission at AirTrip is to use advanced products and technologies with our unique position in the Japanese market to deliver a best-in-class travel experience for our customers. This mission is even more relevant as travel recovery gains momentum in Japan. Sabre is well-positioned to share its next-generation content and technology which will be an essential component in providing a superior customer experience.\"\nAirTrip International established itself as a preferred choice of travelers in Japan's highly competitive markets by focusing on meeting customer needs through a superior product experience. The OTA has proved itself to be resilient in its ability to adapt its business model quickly to the challenges which have emerged throughout the pandemic and is now focused on technological advancement for future growth.\n\"We very much welcome the AirTrip International decision to choose the Sabre...