SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 5, 2005–For the 11th
consecutive year, travel agents from around the world have chosen the
Sabre global distribution system (GDS) as the “World’s Leading
Computer Reservations System (CRS)/GDS,” a component of the World
Travel Awards. Travelocity was also named the “World’s Leading Travel
Internet Site” for the 7th consecutive year. Additionally, Sabre
Travel Network was again named the “World’s Leading Travel Technology
Provider” during the awards ceremony in Barbados.
“It is a tremendous honor for Sabre Travel Network and Travelocity
to be selected by travel agents around the world for these significant
awards,” said Eric J. Speck, chief marketing officer. “This
industry-wide recognition highlights our unique Sabre Holdings
business portfolio and technology expertise across the company, and
most important, our commitment to meeting the needs of all our
customers. We will continue to work diligently to provide exceptional
value to suppliers, travel agents and travelers.”
The World Travel Awards were organized in 1993 to acknowledge and
celebrate excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry. More
than 150,000 agents from 80,000 travel agencies across the globe
participated in the World Travel Awards organization’s recent voting
campaign.
About Sabre Holdings Corporation
Sabre Holdings, an S&P 500 company, is a world leader in travel
commerce, retailing travel products and providing distribution and
technology solutions for the travel industry. Sabre Holdings supports
travelers, travel agents, corporations and travel suppliers through
its companies: Travelocity, Sabre Travel Network, and Sabre Airline
Solutions. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex, the company has more than 6,000 employees in 43 countries.
Full year 2003 revenues totaled $2.05 billion. Sabre Holdings is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TSG. More
information is available at www.sabre-holdings.com.
CONTACT: Sabre Holdings, Southlake
Nanci Williams, 682-605-2271
nanci.williams@sabre-holdings.com
SOURCE: Sabre Holdings Corporation