SOUTHLAKE, Texas - (Business Wire) In its commitment to enhancing cruise shopping and booking with the world
’s leading cruise lines, Sabre Travel Network is bringing MSC Cruises into
Sabre Cruises® Aug. 7. To celebrate the launch of this partnership, MSC Cruises is offering travel professionals a one percent override on all cruises purchased through
Sabre Cruises from Aug. 7 to Nov. 5, 2008.
This exclusive deal is not available through any other cruise tool, and is being offered at a time when agents are eager to earn every extra dollar. Any travel professional, regardless of GDS affiliation can access Sabre Cruises through Sabre’s online leisure portal vacationstudio.com, and Sabre affiliated agents can access Sabre Cruises through MySabre.
MSC Cruises is recognized throughout the industry as the fastest growing cruise line in the world with the youngest fleet of ships. Their distinctive European flair and more than 125 ports of call give North American travel agents the opportunity to introduce cruise enthusiasts to new experiences, including MSC’s signature white glove service, quiet ship focus and “kids sail free” offerings.
Sabre Cruises continues to respond to the growing needs and requests of the agent community, and is looking forward to bringing more enhancements to their shopping and booking tool in addition to growing their offerings.
About Sabre Travel Network - Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides the most comprehensive end-to-end solutions for corporate and leisure travel. The Sabre GDS is the foundation for these solutions, providing a ready-built efficient marketplace that connects travel suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels, with more than 55,000 travel agency locations.
Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, for corporate travel reservation technology; Nexion, a host agency; SynXis, for hotel reservation management, distribution and technology services; E-site marketing, specializing in online business solutions exclusively for the hospitality industry TRAMS, mid- and back-office solutions and marketing services for travel agencies; and TRAMS Marketing Alliance (TMA), a marketing promotions services for leisure travel agencies. Sabre Travel Network also markets TripTailor Vacations, a travel wholesaler providing dynamic packaging for the travel agency marketplace.
Sabre Holdings connects people with the world’s greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com
About MSC Cruises - MSC Cruises, the fastest growing cruise line with the youngest fleet, has nine ships: MSC Poesia (third flagship of the "Musica" class), MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody, MSC Rhapsody, cruising in the Mediterranean year round and seasonally in Northern Europe, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, South America, Indian Ocean and South Africa. In the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, respectively, will be launched. These will be the largest ships ever built by a European ship owner. Then in the fall of 2009, MSC Magnifica, the fourth ship in the" Musica" class, will enter service. By the end of 2009, MSC Cruises will have the most modern fleet in the world with a total of 12 vessels.
Sabre Travel Network
Theresa R. Davis, 682-605-1526
theresa.davis@sabre.com
