SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Apr 26, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Jurni Network, the offline leisure travel agency consortium, today announced the launch of Jurni InternetView, the integrated desktop application for Jurni member agents. Jurni InternetView allows a combination of global distribution system (GDS) and Web-based capabilities to be presented in the same workspace.
This unique GDS-independent desktop application, based on the Nexion technology platform, is designed to interface with a variety of popular booking engines, including Sabre Vacations, the Sabre Travel Network private label version of Trisept Solutions’ VAX VacationAccess tour browser. Exceptional travel products and supplier promotions available through Jurni InternetView will enable member agencies to sell high-margin offers and high- quality programs to their customers.
The easy-to-use Jurni desktop combines the traditional GDS displays, familiar to agents, with graphical user interfaces to specific areas for additional information. Merchandising alerts prompt agents to recommend preferred suppliers’ products matched to their customers through the Jurni market intelligence system. Jurni agents can anticipate buying predictions about their customers to bring the right product to the right customer at the right time.
“I am very excited about the potential of this tool and the positive impacts on my day to day working environment,” said Loretta Hjorth of Hjorth Travel in San Diego. “With everything in one convenient place, it allows me to spend more time working with my clients.”
“The integrated desktop enables Jurni Network member agencies to grow their businesses and turn more shoppers into buyers,” said Chris Kroeger, general manager of Jurni Network. “In addition, the technology and CRM capabilities help Jurni agents deliver more sales — and higher yield sales — to preferred suppliers, thus meeting the business objectives of both agents and suppliers, while providing customers the travel experiences they most desire. Significant other features will be added to the Jurni Network desktop in the near future, including dynamic packaging, back office functions and cruise booking enhancements, among others.”
Features of the Jurni Network integrated desktop application currently include:
-- Stable, reliable connectivity that is compatible with any Internet
service provider. All Internet connections, including dial-up, DSL,
cable and satellite, are supported.
-- Seamless integration with GDS and other inventory sources
-- Electronic capability to access rates and book over 300 blocked cruise
space departures
-- One click access and log-on to Sabre Vacations, Consolidator Mall and
Web air fares
-- Access to the Jurni agency marketing programs system
-- Agent access to Web itineraries
-- Preferred travel product preferencing
-- Single sign-in to all linked applications
Training for Jurni agents on the Jurni Network desktop application is available through self-paced training courses and Webinars. More information is available at www.jurni.com .
About Jurni Network
Jurni Network, a Sabre Travel Network brand, is a leisure travel agency consortium that enables offline agencies to sell more products from preferred travel suppliers by using sophisticated market intelligence. This highly targeted distribution channel creates a whole new value proposition for suppliers and optimizes earnings for both suppliers and agencies. Additional information about Jurni Network is available at www.jurni.com .
About Sabre Travel Network
Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides access to the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) enabling agents at more than 53,000 agency locations worldwide to be travel experts. The Sabre GDS, the first system to connect the buyers and sellers of travel, today includes more than 400 airlines, approximately 60,000 hotels, 41 car rental companies, nine cruise lines, 35 railroads and 220 tour operators. Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, the leading Web-based corporate travel reservation technology, and Jurni Network, the unique leisure travel agency consortium that enables members to sell more products from preferred travel suppliers using sophisticated market intelligence.
Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE: TSG) is a world leader in travel commerce, retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com .
Jurni InternetView, Sabre Travel Network, Jurni Network, Nexion, GetThere, and Sabre Vacations are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of Sabre Holdings Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sabre Travel Network
Nanci Williams of Sabre Travel Network, +1-682-605-2271, or nanci.williams@sabre-holdings.com
http://www.sabre-holdings.com
