Discover the World in Thailand

BANGKOK, 28 September 2017: Discover the World (Thailand) Co Ltd recently commenced trading from new premises in the Vorawat Building at 849 Silom Road, Bangkok.

Under new ownership and with a revitalized stable of travel brands, the global GSA (General Sales Agency) Company plans to grow its portfolio of sales and marketing representation in the Thai market.

New territory director, Brian Sinclair-Thompson, formerly a Swissair executive, based in Bangkok, commented:  “With our dedicated clusters of travel professionals across all brands we are here to assist travel agents, corporate travel bookers, PCO’s and MICE experts on how to improve their sales and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.” Read more

Hertz names GSAs for India and Vietnam

SINGAPORE, 26 September 2017:  Hertz Global Holdings Inc announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hertz Corporation, has appointed Discover the World and InterGlobe Air Transport Limited (IGAT) as general sales agents (GSAs) for Vietnam and selected markets in India.

Both GSAs will promote Hertz’s products and services  worldwide to domestic travel trade partners, corporate customers and leisure travellers.

Both GSA partners were selected for their extensive expertise in travel and strong local networks. In India, Hertz’s outbound sales efforts in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumba continue to come under Discover the World, an international GSA partner of Hertz since 1995. Read more

Aviareps opens Baku office

BAKU,  Azerbaijan, 2 March 2017: Aviareps a tourism, aviation and hospitality representation company, has expanded its market presence with the opening of an office in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku.

The new office act as a general sales agent (GSA), marketing, PR and trade promotion activities for airlines, destinations, tourism services and other representative activities for both the markets of Azerbaijan and neighbouring Georgia.

The Baku office becomes the 61st office within the Aviareps group, and extends the group’s network to 46 countries worldwide.

Azerbaijan’s outbound travel market has seen significant growth in recent years and is forecast to grow further.

With a population of 9.9 million, Azerbaijan is the 4th largest economy in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

In 2016 Azerbaijan’s residents made over 5.1 million outbound trips.

The Aviareps Azerbaijan office opens with two clients; Singapore Airlines (starting April 2017) and AVIS Rent a Car. Ayan Zeynalova heads the Azerbaijan sales team as country manager,

Founded in Germany in 1994 the group has 61 offices in 46 countries.

Aviareps adds airline account

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 August 2016: Aviareps, that offers tourism, aviation and hospitality trade representation, has been named representative for Azerbaijan Airlines in Malaysia.

The appointment, effective last week, was made as the Azerbaijan national carrier seeks to strengthen its brand and sales reach to Malaysian travellers and the travel trade.

Aviareps Malaysia assumes the role of general sales agent for the airline for passenger and cargo sales. Read more

Career opportunity in airline ticketing

BANGKOK, 16 June 2015: Magellan Corporation, which is the Thailand GSA for Asiana Airlines, is expanding its ticketing and reservations department.

It has an immediate and urgent vacancy for the right person who should have some previous working experience in the airline business or a travel agency.

Asiana Airlines is a privately owned commercial airline based in South Korea with an extensive global network and a strong presence in the Thailand outbound travel market.

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