Nexion Supports All GDS Programs Protecting Full Content Access for Travel Agents; Host Agency Joins All Available GDS Opt-In P
August 30 2006 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Nexion, the industry's leading full-service host agency, today
announced its participation in and support of all Global
Distribution Systems (GDS) optional programs designed to give
travel agents full content and protection from airline-imposed
service fees. As a host agency participating in all the major GDSs,
Nexion acted to protect the efficiency and profitability of its
agent members by joining these optional programs that counter the
inefficiencies caused by content fragmentation. "Nexion has over
2,000 travel agent members, and it is incumbent upon us to make
decisions that have a positive impact on their day-to-day
business," said Jackie Friedman, vice president of Operations and
Business Development, Nexion. "We completed our due diligence on
the various GDS opt-in programs and made the decision to
participate in programs like Sabre's Efficient Access Solution that
will ensure that our members have the best possible access to full
content." After comparing the available optional programs and their
impact on agents, Nexion decided to join all GDS optional programs
because of the high costs of searching multiple sources and the
protection from airlines service fees. "Our agents are independent,
yet they depend on Nexion to protect their best interests and
profitability," continued Friedman. "Time spent searching multiple
sources to book a hotel and flight for a family vacation represents
time our agents could have spent building additional revenue. We
recognize each GDS with an optional program has carefully planned
their program to counter inefficiencies, protect full content and
shield agents from airlines service fees. That's why Nexion
supports all such programs." Nexion establishes relationships
between industry-leading suppliers and member agents. Therefore,
the host agency is interested in seeing all airlines sign full
content agreements with all GDSs. "The ability to help agents form
profitable relationships with all airlines that are important to
their customers is critical to the success of Nexion and our
members," said Friedman. "We encourage all parties to work together
for mutual success." About Nexion Nexion, a Sabre Travel Network
brand, is the industry's leading full-service host agency that
offers independent and home-based travel agents a comprehensive
business solution, including all the tools and services available
to full-service travel agencies. With nearly a decade of industry
experience, the Nexion solution provides unique economic,
operational, marketing and technology benefits. More information is
available at www.nexion.com.
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