Addressing an event in London on Wednesday (13 March), InteleTravel co-founder and president James Ferrara said the acquisition would go through “within the next two weeks”. “What we are about to announce means we will take hold of our destiny in a way that we haven’t before,” said Ferrara.
“We’re trying to offer the most powerful distribution in the travel business and take advantage of efficiencies of scale to create a fully integrated enterprise.”
The timing coincides with the spring Atoll renewal window, although it is unclear whether InteleTravel would seek to license the operator from 1 April or would instead look to negotiate a license once the busy renewal period is complete.
Ferrara added that by having InteleTravel operate for itself at larger scale, it would be able to ramp up its IntelePerks program in the UK, which he described as “a points-based, sophisticated loyalty program allowing advisors to earn points on behavior that will lead to their success.”
Bedsonline, the leading global provider of accommodation and ancillary products, has launched a new web portal that will revolutionize the travel industry by providing tailored recommendations to travel agents that best suit their customer’s needs.
Powered by artificial intelligence, Insights guides travel agents to offer a personalized experience based on targeted data collected through real-time customer interactions while helping them to grow their business by showing destinations, hotels, and experiences booked in their local market and adapted to the individual needs of the end customer.
Insights allows travel agents to seize any opportunities and create a truly tailored experience for their customers. The AI-utilization allows interaction while the real-time data ensures they are providing the most accurate availability and options ensuring they can make the most of every enquiry. Bertrand Sava, Managing Director of Bedsonline
This new platform, which has been rolled out globally following a successful pilot program, guides travel agents through the search and booking process to provide their clients with the best travel options by:
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