Effective November 1, 2009 agencies within the Travel Solutions International (TSI) alliance have access to the ABC Premier Hotel Program. With locations throughout Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, the UAE, UK and US, TSI represents an estimated $1.3 billion USD in global purchasing volume.
Through this new partnership, TSI alliance agencies will realize the following value:
- A comprehensive hotel program and geographic coverage with rates at 30,000-plus properties in over 6,500 cities worldwide; 207 hotel chains represented
- Broad program accessibility via all major GDS, ABC’s Web site, and online booking engine, EZ Book with ABC
- Premier Block Space – to support travelers when hotels and/or cities are sold out; ABC Corporate Services centrally manages and tracks this inventory for optimal allocation
- Premier Perks – Special savings and unique services, including amenities such as upgraded rooms, free wireless Internet, and complimentary breakfast – often adding up to deep bottom line savings
- Premier Communiqués – media providing product updates, special promotions and strategic news about ABC Corporate Services’ and its supplier partners
- Hotel Help Desk – industry experts providing professional assistance
“The ABC Corporate Services Premier Hotel Program is recognized within the travel marketplace as having the leading hotel program,” notes Mervyn Williamson, Chairman of TSI. “Tapping into their strength in this area aligns with our philosophy of local market expertise with global support,” Mervyn added. “We are thrilled to be using the Premier Hotel Program, and know its many benefits will help our agencies succeed.”
“ABC Corporate Services welcomes TSI and is pleased to be supporting this leading global agency alliance,” offers Cynthia Kropp, executive vice president, sales & service, ABC Corporate Services. “The Premier Hotel Program is global, and is perfectly positioned to support the unique and varied needs of TSI,” Kropp continued. “TSI is an important customer for ABC and we welcome the opportunity to truly exceed their expectations, and those of their clients,” added Kropp.
About Travel Solutions International (TSI). Travel Solutions International (TSI) is a network partnership of privately owned travel management companies with a proven record of professionalism, growth and profitability. With administrative headquarters in the UK, TSI partners are equal shareholders in the network and appreciate that the alliance’ success is based upon finding solutions that support its customers travel management needs. Understanding the importance of local market expertise combined with global an experienced global network, TSI is the alternative solution to traditional global TMCs. For more information about TSI, contact Hazel Dawson (hdawson@tsi.biz).
About ABC Corporate Services. ABC Corporate Services is a leading provider of services to the global travel agency and corporate communities. Providing progressive solutions for the business of travel, ABC Corporate Services offers the ABC Premier Hotel Program (including the booking engine, EZ Book with ABC), TESS – Traveler Emergency Service System, Rate Desk/ABC GlobalFares, Travel Risk Management solutions, and ABC Global Connect. For more information about ABC Corporate Services, visit www.abccst.com, contact info@abccst.com or call 1-800-722-5179 / +1-402-885-8900.
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