EmQuest signs agreement with Al Futtaim Travel

EmQuest, a technology provider and distributor of Sabre products for travel agents in the United Arab Emirates, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has signed a three-year contract with Al Futtaim Travel.

Under the agreement, Al Futtaim Travel will adopt the Sabre global distribution system (GDS) throughout its entire network of agencies within the UAE, and see a range of advanced Sabre products implemented within its corporate division.

“The EmQuest team is excited to have agreed a new partnership with Al Futtaim Travel as we continue to strengthen our business across the UAE,” said Mark Murray, Manager – Business Development UAE at EmQuest. “Al Futtaim is one of the strongest brands in the marketplace today, and we are proud to be their partner and provide them with our technology, rich content and innovative thinking to support their growth plans”.

“EmQuest understands our requirements completely and can help us deliver our growth strategy. Sabre’s innovative technology is a one-stop shop for customer service, GDS solutions, training and support,” said Micky Bhatia, General Manager, Al Futtaim Travel. “With EmQuest as a partner, we can provide our customers with the best set of tools and applications in the market to meet their diverse needs.”

EmQuest is a technology provider and travel distribution company that develops and distributes innovative technologies and services. EmQuest offers a vast range of the very latest software, including Sabre, which provides electronic global and regional distribution services for the travel industry, through its computerised reservation systems, leading-edge products and internet-based solutions. EmQuest manages a large network of brands, content and service offerings that are designed to meet the unique and specific needs of the travel industry, especially those based in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean. EmQuest can connect travel agents, tour operators, car rental companies, rail services, hotels and airlines with millions of travellers around the world – easily, effortlessly and efficiently.

Al-Futtaim Travel is one of the leading IATA travel agencies in the Middle East with more than 30 years of experience in providing corporate travel solutions. They are the General Sales Agent (GSA) of Japan Airlines (JAL) and Brussels Airlines, and are focused on business travel and corporate leisure, amongst other areas.