London, 10.03.2010
GTA by Travelport, one of the world’s leading wholesalers of hotels, ground products and services to the travel industry today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement with Kempinski Hotels to further strengthen their strategic relationship.
The distribution agreement provides GTA's thousands of tour operator and travel agency customers increased property choice with access to a broader range of room and rate types available across the global Kempinski portfolio of luxury 5-star city and resorts hotels.
With a global collection of sixty two 5-star properties from Beijing to London, across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, Kempinski offers deluxe properties with local flair and touch.
"I am pleased to be able to offer our clients around the world, fantastic rates and availability in Kempinski hotels globally” stated Kurt Ekert, Chief Operating Officer, GTA”. “The Kempinski brand and portfolio of landmark properties across the world, complements our existing global portfolio of hotels and destination services well, and will allow our clients increased choice in the 5-star market”.
“I am delighted that we have reached agreement with GTA. As I travel around the world I continually hear travel professionals mention GTA as a preferred partner, providing choice and convenience, meeting their customers’ accommodation and destination services needs,” said Juerg Siegenthaler, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Kempinski Hotels. “Partnering with GTA is the right choice for Kempinski, all of our 5-star properties will be available for travel professionals across the world to book.”
About GTA
GTA (Gullivers Travel Associates) is a world leader in the provision of ground travel products and services. GTA uses industry-leading online technology to market and distribute global travel content, including more than 33,000 hotels & apartments with instant confirmation, in over 130 countries. Other travel services include sightseeing tours and attractions, private transfers, group travel and rail passes. GTA also provides online destination information, including 300 extensive city and country travel guides, weather reports, currency conversion and travel health advice. GTA, www.gta-travel.com, is a Travelport business. Travelport is one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands. More information about GTA is available at http://www.gta-travel.com/.
About Kempinski
The Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski has built its reputation on the belief that exclusivity and individuality are key elements of true luxury. Each year, an increasing number of guests come to appreciate these qualities, as Kempinski adds new hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. While this growth reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand, the collection will remain a limited one, where exclusivity can be nurtured and individuality can flourish.
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Media Contacts:
Chris Gardiner
International Media Contact
Travelport / GTA
+44-1753-288042
chris.gardiner@travelport.com
Amy Chang
US Media Contact
Travelport / GTA
+1 (973) 939-1059
amy.chang@travelport.com
Ursula von Platen
Regional Director of PR UK, Ireland & US Kempinski Hotels
+44 20 7198 8356
ursula.vonplaten@kempinski.com