In a step towards bolstering its ambitious plans for global expansion, Akbar Travels has partnered with Amadeus Value Hotels to offer travel sellers access to more than 600,000 hotel properties worldwide.
In addition to this, Akbar Travels will be connected to the Amadeus Travel Platform with access to content from more than 400 airlines, allowing its customers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe greater flexibility in options and enriched content.
“At Akbar Travels, we pride ourselves on taking an innovative approach to serving our customers. We know that the best travel experiences place people first, and we are confident that Amadeus Value Hotels will help us grow our company by placing travelers at the center of everything that we do,” says Ashiya Nazar, Director, Akbar Travels.
The aim behind these partnerships is to offer greater efficiency to its partner sellers by allowing them easy search, compare, and book options on the Amadeus Travel Platform. The travel agents can now send details on a customisable email with Akbar Travels branding once the booking is ready.
At the company’s end, with seamless back-office integration, Akbar Travels can keep track of all its bookings and easily open and manage any incident requests on the Amadeus Service Hub, the company shared.
“Amadeus Value Hotels was designed to make customer service easier and more efficient. We are honored to have established a close working relationship with Akbar Travels and proud to be supporting it with its expansion plans in the region,” said Ramona Bohwongprasert, Senior Vice President – India Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, APAC Inside Sales and Startups.
Since its humble origins in the southern state of Kerala in India in the 1970s, Akbar Travels has grown to more than 150 offices worldwide. It is now the second largest travel consolidator in India, providing quick, easy and affordable bookings for flights, hotels, car rentals, and tour destinations to both leisure and business travellers throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
