Sabre, a leading global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, in partnership with Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently organised a familiarisation trip to Cannes and Paris for key Kuwait-based travel agencies in recognition of their longstanding support and ongoing mutual cooperation.
During the five-day trip, the participating agents, accompanied by Sabre and Gulf Air representatives, enjoyed tailored itineraries that allowed them to experience Gulf Air’s renowned on-board product and service offering, including the airline’s luxurious Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain International Airport, and visit some of Cannes and Paris’ most iconic attractions including the Eiffel Tower, a helicopter journey at Cote d’Azure and accommodation at the Fouquet Barrier Hotel. 'Kuwait travel market is a vital hub within the Middle East and Sabre has a long-term commitment towards investing in the most innovative and effective technologies to deliver value and ensure Kuwait’s success continue to benefit the passengers and local economies alike,' says Ramzi Al Qassab, Sabre commercial director. 'Our strategic and close partnership with our customers and leading travel partners such as Gulf Air is key to Sabre’s success and hence such off-sight collaboration meetings with local travel industry stakeholders is deemed critical to identify and focus on the latest opportunities and drive investments to delivering on our partners, our customers and the market’s evolving trends.'