Convergentware Travel Technologies Announces Multi-Year Direct Distribution Agreement With Air Canada
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November 03, 2008
Convergentware Travel Technologies Announces Multi-Year Direct Distribution Agreement With Air Canada
Toronto, Ontario November 03, 2008 — Convergentware Travel Technologies, a leading travel technology company, announced today a multi-year direct distribution agreement with Air Canada, using the airline’s ac2u direct connect API. This agreement will provide Convergentware customers with guaranteed access to Air Canada’s full range of products, integrated with other travel content in a consolidated, simple display.
All travel agencies will be able to use Convergentware’s web based agent tool, Convergent Pro, to sell and service all of Air Canada’s unique fare products in a timely and efficient manner, including Tango fares, a la carte attributes such as paid advance seat selection, and the full range of Air Canada’s award winning Flight Passes.
Convergent Pro is a complete reservations management platform that brings together multiple sources of travel content into an integrated display and provides simplified workflows for booking, ticketing and servicing. In addition, it offers agencies the flexibility of connecting to their existing profile management and back-office systems, or using the independent systems incorporated in the Convergent Pro application. Convergent Pro is an easy to use and compelling solution for travel agencies searching for productivity gains and improved efficiency.
“Air Canada is constantly searching for new opportunities and innovative solutions that address the need for travel agencies to be able to book Air Canada simply and efficiently,” said Graham Wareham, General Manager Product Distribution, Air Canada. “As an ac2u-enabled system, Convergent Pro will bring value to the travel agency, to the customer and to Air Canada by supporting our transparent, customizable fare products.”
The connection to ac2u is another example of our ongoing commitment to empower travel agencies with affordable solutions that provide complete access to travel content and reservation tools that improve office productivity,” said Warren Stableford, Chief Executive Officer, Convergentware Travel Technologies. “Convergent Pro’s ability to offer a completely independent solution, including support of profiles and back office data, also insulates travel agencies from potential convenience fees.”
All of Air Canada’s content from the ac2u connection is extended across Convergentware’s full suite of solutions that empower agents and brings value to all aspects of a travel agency’s business. With Convergent Online, travel agencies can easily extend their business onto the Web, while Convergent Publisher’s specialized content offers simple, customized dynamic packaging opportunities. With this integrated platform, travel agencies can service all of their customers efficiently, regardless of where or how they made the booking.
About Convergentware Travel Technologies
Incorporated in March 2002, Convergentware Travel Technologies Inc. is a Mississauga and Montreal based travel Technology Company that provides desktop and online reservations solutions for the travel industry. Convergentware' products include Convergent Professional (B2B desktop solution), Convergent Online (Web site B2C and B2B solution) and its all new Convergent Publisher, an inventory, contract and content management system for tour operators and consolidators.
About Air Canada
Montreal-based Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 170 destinations on five continents. Canada’s flag carrier is the 14th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 33 million customers annually with a fleet consisting of 335 aircraft. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, providing the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.