Sabre will leverage industry-leading technology to strengthen strategic development in the Chinese market and explore emerging business opportunities in Africa.
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel technology leader Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced the appointment of Ms. Dana Jones as Senior Vice President, responsible for emerging markets development, reporting directly to President and CEO Tom Klein. Through this new appointment, the company is committed to providing enhanced travel support services in the Chinese market and expanding its technology solutions for both buyers and sellers in the African travel market.
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"China and Africa are two of the fastest-growing regions in global travel and tourism. With Dana’s leadership, we will leverage our existing technology and develop new business opportunities to create the strongest possible business advantages in these regions," said Tom Klein.
Jones’ new role focuses on corporate strategy aimed at accelerating investment and development, as well as delivering software solutions in China and Africa.
Since 1994, Sabre has been dedicated to serving China’s travel industry, currently providing a full suite of industry-leading distribution, e-commerce, and business operations solutions to major airlines and hotels across China. In addition, a growing number of online travel agencies in China are utilizing Sabre’s booking and reservation capabilities to offer more personalized services to their customers.
In the African market, Sabre plans to expand its presence through joint ventures, the growth of Sabre Travel Network, and leveraging existing relationships within its Airline and Hospitality Solutions customer base.
In addition to leading the “Emerging Markets Development” area, Jones will continue to serve as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Solution Management for Sabre Airline Solutions.
About Sabre
Sabre is the global leader in travel technology. Hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels use Sabre’s software, data, mobile and distribution solutions to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes over $110 billion in estimated annual transactions between travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.
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Sabre Asia Pacific Public Relations
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