Daniel Naoumovitch, CEO, Sabre Travel Network Middle East accepted the award on behalf of Sabre’s global operations at a glittering awards gala at Katara Cultural Village, Doha. Voted as a global leader, Sabre’s win marks the culmination of a year-long, global search for the very best travel and tourism brands. Described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscar’s of the travel industry’, travel professionals from around the globe participated in the voting process for this award which is scrupulously monitored and independently audited.
“This is our 12th consecutive win! Voted as the world’s leading GDS year on year by thousands of travel agents around the globe underscores our dedication to our customers. It is a great honour to receive this award in recognition of the service and quality we strive to deliver our customers not just in the region, but around the globe,” Greg Webb, President, Sabre Travel Network, said.
“Travel connects nations, people and businesses giving boost to the global economy. And Sabre Holdings plays the crucial role of making sure these much needed connections happen. With its ground-breaking technology smoothing the travel plans of more than one billion people worldwide, Sabre helps run this dynamic, growing and forever evolving industry. We therefore congratulate the company for winning ‘World’s Leading CRS/GDS’ 2011,” Graham E. Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards, added.
Sabre operates the world’s largest global distribution system, connecting more than 350,000 travel buyers with travel suppliers around the world including more than 400 airlines, 100,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers and 13 cruise lines. Sabre’s innovative technology aggregates global travel content and makes it easy for travel buyers to shop, book and manage corporate and leisure travel.