Travelport has inked a new agreement with Pinpoint Travel Group, which makes it the preferred global distribution systems (GDS) provider for the group in the Asia region, and provide its businesses with on-going travel technology consultancy services as they continue their expansion..

Pinpoint specialises in travel rewards and redemption programmes for the customers of banks and other corporations and operates vacation programmes of international airlines in Australia, such as Singapore Airlines’ SIA Holidays and United Airlines’ United Vacations. It also runs holiday brands such as Freestyle Holidays and Rosie Holidays.

On the partnership, Kirsty Rankin, CEO of Pinpoint Pty Ltd (pictured with Travelport’s Gordon Wilson) that owns Pinpoint Travel Group, said, “When we were selecting a new GDS partner for Asia, we drew up a list of selection criteria which ranged from technology offered, global reach, industry expertise and commercial value. Travelport stood out amongst other potential solution providers and I look forward to working with them as Pinpoint continues its rapid growth in the region.”

Gordon Wilson, Travelport’s president and CEO, added, “Travel rewards are now a critical component for all types of loyalty programmes. It is important for Pinpoint Travel Group to have access to the broadest travel content possible via innovative technology, ensuring their clients’ members enjoy a seamless booking process. I am delighted that Pinpoint Travel Group has chosen Travelport and am confident that we can help them deliver on their business goals.””