SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 5, 2006–Jurni, the leisure travel agency consortium owned by Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG), recently launched their new block-space search tool, Jurni Cruise. Jurni Cruise consolidates all cruise block space into one location, simplifying the shopping and booking process for Jurni members when searching for specially priced and negotiated cruises.
“Feedback from our members showed that they wanted a better way of shopping for cruises, so we put their responses into action, ultimately creating Jurni Cruise,” said Scott Koepf, General Manager of Jurni. “We’re a nimble organization that can efficiently and effectively meet the evolving needs of our members, and we take great pride in that.”
The many benefits of Jurni Cruise include:
— Simplified search of block space for specific destinations,
dates and cruise lines.
— Easy access to Port Promotions for shore excursions.
— Automated recordkeeping for timely and reliable commission
payments.
— Streamlined booking, modifying, cloning and cancelling for
block space.
— Clearly indicated departure port and, if applicable,
guaranteed amenities.
Jurni members also can access several booking links from the Jurni Cruise home page. These include: CruisingPower for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises; Polar Online for Princess Cruises and Cunard; Norwegian Cruise Line; Oceania Cruises; and port promotions for shore excursions.
About Jurni
Jurni, 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). The Sabre GDS is a ready-built efficient marketplace that connects travel suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels, to more than 50,000 travel agency locations. Suppliers get access through one single connection; travel agents get real-time access to thousands of travel products from multiple suppliers through one source integrated into their businesses; consumers get access to a global supermarket of the world’s greatest travel possibilities.
CONTACT: Sabre Holdings, Southlake
Emily Kinney, 682-605-3286
or
Jurni
Faith Kuczaj, 682-605-5777
SOURCE: Jurni
