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Growth and development |
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| GTA,
a Travelport Inc. brand, is a global specialist in tourism products
for the travel industry. It is a driver of change - harnessing
the power of technology and pushing the boundaries of e-commerce
to bring a new dimension of vitality, choice and professionalism
to the industry. |
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company's origins extend back nearly 30 years when it started
as a small dynamic tour operator bringing groups from long-haul
markets into Europe. It offered a fully comprehensive service
handling complex ground arrangements for multi-destination visitors
and bringing new high standards of service to a previously fragmented
network of ground handlers. |
Since
that time GTA has grown into the
worlds leading independent wholesaler of travel related products.
Servicing the needs of global and independent tour operators,
GTA offers the largest selection
of hotel accommodation and local services at highly competitive
prices. This is available to the travel industry via the company's
unique Web-based reservations system.
Travelport is one of the largest and most geographically
diverse travel companies, dedicated to creating the exceptional
travel experiences the world demands. |
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| New levels
of choice and professionalism |
| GTA
has developed into a global organisation with a highly entrepreneurial
spirit: |
- turnover in
excess of £450 million
- 2000 travel
professionals employed
- 31 global
sales & service offices
- Several associate
trading partnerships
- exemplary
personal service
- worldwide
communications network
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| Queen's
Awards for Export Achievement |
Its ability
to generate original ideas and identify exciting new emerging
market opportunities resulted in the company receiving the prestigious
Queen's Award for Export Achievement in 1985 when it employed
100 staff.
Remarkably, a second Queen's Award for Export Achievement was
received ten years later in 1995. |
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| Global development
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| GTA
has achieved steady growth in its global development. As trade
expanded in particular countries, sales offices were opened
in strategic locations combining the global GTA
culture and forging strong local business links with working
partners familiar with local customs and practices. By following
this strategy the company has optimised on the full potential
of each market area. |
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GTA has a reputation for recognising
and developing emerging markets. It is frequently first in
bringing new tour opportunities to its clients.
Through its efficient computerised global network, the company
stays in constant touch with clients, staff and suppliers
around the world.
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Management continue to promote the culture of
- strong links with local business partners
- 24 hour round the clock contact and assistance
- total commitment to best service for clients
- flexible approach to achieving business goals
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| Market
Leaders |
| Continuous
investment in advanced technology and an ability to anticipate
and recognise the full potential of
today's dynamic travel business has driven GTA
into its enviable global market leading position.
The company deals with hundreds of
tour operators around the world and processes thousands of
bookings each day of the year for individual travellers and
for groups.
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| Worldwide Offices
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| Opened |
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Opened |
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| 1975 |
London |
1991 |
Taipei |
| 1982 |
Paris, Rome |
1992 |
Bangkok, Jerusalem |
| 1983 |
New York |
1993 |
Copenhagen, Nagoya |
| 1984 |
Tokyo |
1994 |
Seoul, Singapore |
| 1985 |
Hong Kong, Osaka |
1996 |
Sydney |
| 1986 |
Frankfurt |
1998 |
Beijing, Dubai, Vienna |
| 1987 |
Madrid |
1999 |
Brussels |
| 1988 |
Fukuoka |
2000 |
Los Angeles, Shanghai, Chengdu |
| 1990 |
Geneva |
2003 |
Riyadh, Jakarta, Delhi, Busan |
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2004 |
Auckland |
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Vision
GTA
is surging ahead in the global market place with its wide range
of travel products for the industry.
- The company
image is firmly based on an ethos of value, quality, choice
and performance - in every aspect of the business.
It has taken 30 years in the travel market to establish
this highly rated reputation.
We intend to protect and nurture this
reputation and enhance our image as a modern, progressive
worldwide organisation delivering a unique global service
to the market place.
- GTA
has achieved international success and industry accolades
as an independent wholesaler in travel and tourism products
for independent travellers and groups. It is at the hub
of global travel industry decisions. As members of The World
Travel & Tourism Council, we have been invited to sit alongside
chief executives of other key travel industry organisations
such as British Airways, American Airlines, EuroDisney,
American Express Company, Diners Club International, The
Hertz Corporation, Avis and Rolls Royce plc.
- We are also members of the prestigious
ETOA (European Tour Operators Association) with our Managing
Director, David Babai being the current President.
In a market forecast to generate 250
million jobs and accounting for nearly 10% of total worldwide
employment by the year 2012, we want to use our industry expertise
and become drivers of change dedicated to the development
of world travel and tourism.
- With many years of
major investment channeled into developing its technology
systems, the company is revolutionising and dominating worldwide
business-to-business operations with its e-commerce capabilities.
Harnessing the scope and speed of the Internet, combined
with GTA's own unique reservations
system, the company has brought a new dynamic facility to
global tour operators at point-of-sale.
We will continue to provide the best
in technology driven solutions to ensure our clients have
the optimum commercial advantage, the lowest rates and keep
operational costs to a minimum.
- As an independent organisation the
company is able to offer clients the benefit of a vast choice
of products and services from both global chains and independent
suppliers. The ever increasing number of GTA
global offices linked by a powerful worldwide computer network
will result in even greater levels of support wherever clients
are located.
We will continue to increase the outreach
and global presence of GTA in
strategic market areas to enhance direct service contact to
our clients.
- GTA
aggressively promotes original ideas and a flexible approach
to doing business. The company cultivates a culture of innovation
and excels at being first in the market with new concepts.
The immediate challenge is to provide innovative and practical
solutions to deal with the new explosion in demand for easy
travel and extensive choices in accommodation and services.
These are the key elements on which
we will focus to build on our market leading position. We
provide our partners with the best business weaponry in existence.
- The GTA
business has been built on best prices, exemplary personal
service, professional commitment and long term partnerships
with clients.
The commitment to our clients is simple
- to deliver direct market advantages to help them grow their
businesses based on our buying power, outstanding technology
systems and dedicated personal service.
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| The GTA Pledge to
its Clients
GTA
offers a hands-on personal touch and a common sense approach
to doing business.
GTA clients
rely on our enthusiastic travel professionals who embrace
your business and work in harmony to meet your needs.
Regardless of whether our clients
operate a large or small organisation, with GTA
as an industry partner, they can be assured of top level service
and our commitment to inspire, enthuse and impress.
Our aim is to:
- meet your exact requirements
- respond to your requests urgently
- add to your creative force
- provide technology advantage
- deliver the highest quality service
- maintain competitive prices
- solve any problems rapidly
- be accessible
- maintain excellent communications
- promote our client's own brands
- help your business to grow profitably
Signed
The Directors
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