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Travelport hosts forum for ME distributors
March 29- Travelport, the leading global distribution system (GDS) provider, held an annual three-day distributor’s conference in Lebanon to share plans with its distribution partners in the Middle East.
"Our annual distributor's conference is a great opportunity for us to solidify the already robust distribution network that we have in place across the Middle East," said Jennifer D'Souza, Regional Commercial Director of Travelport. "With the strong local expertise and on-the-ground support of our valued distribution partners, we remain firmly positioned to serve the needs of travel agencies across the region."
Awards were also given to those distributors with outstanding achievements including Galileo Yemen, Kuwait, Oman and Syria. Special recognition was also given to Galileo Pakistan for its remarkable volunteer effort last year during the country's Swat valley conflict.
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