Providing agents with further enhancements to Galileo’s
Leading Edge Booking Product
Langley, UK --- Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Travelport, has announced the launch of Galileo DesktopSM 2.0 in The Americas, the latest release of Galileo’s suite of access products, which enable travel agents to access a wealth of content including 450+ airlines, 66,000 hotels and 23 car suppliers. In addition to the provision of access, the Galileo Desktop 2.0 conducts fare searches, bookings and ticketing, offering a one-stop shop for the agent in fulfilling customer requirements.
The latest release includes enhancements to both Desktop user interfaces - Focalpoint®, the “cryptic” entry booking tool; and Viewpoint™, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) booking tool.
The GUI booking tool, Viewpoint, will now include additional functionality such as Complete Pricing, access to Hotel Leisure Rates, and Advanced Passenger information, all of which were previously only available within Focalpoint.
Agencies can customize their desktop by displaying agency-specific terminology and tailoring style sheets and business workflow processes. They can also send customer itineraries via email in the language of their choice and include their agency branding.
“There is no charge for Galileo Desktop 2.0” said Michael Ihle, vice president, Product Development, Galileo Americas. “Once Galileo Desktop 2.0 is installed, agents will be able to download the latest updates and enhancements automatically from our Web site.”
Galileo Desktop 2.0 is available in 23 global languages including French Canadian, Spanish and Portuguese. For more information regarding Galileo Desktop 2.0 please refer to Galileo’s Web site at www.galileo.com.
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About Galileo
Galileo is a global technology leader. Its core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems, leading-edge products and innovative, Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added distributor of travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel supplier, agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. Galileo, www.galileo.com, headquartered in Langley, UK, is a Travelport brand. Travelport is one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands.