Sabre has announced today that Japanese firm INFINI will be the official distributor of the Sabre GDS in Japan.

The agreement will open up Sabre’s range of tech solutions to Japan’s travel agents, enabling them to roll out exclusive offers, incentives to customers across the globe.

Kimio Uemura, CEO of INFINI, said: “INFINI is pleased to provide access to Sabre’s rich content and leading technology solutions to travel agents in Japan. Under this significant agreement, we will ensure that our customers are best-equipped to address the fast-changing industry in which we operate. We are confident that our local expertise, paired with Sabre’s global content and innovative technology, will deliver superior, end-to-end experiences to travellers.” 

“Reimagine the future of travel”

With travellers to Japan near  32 million in 2018 INFINI is a key partner in supporting local travel agencies and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) that are increasing their global footprint. The new agreement with Sabre extends INFINI’s portfolio to also include global functionalities that will provide optimal solutions to agents with international customers, allowing them to offer support and service.

“Our new agreement with INFINI demonstrates Sabre’s commitment to the continued success of Asia Pacific’s travel industry. We are pleased to partner with INFINI as our official distributor in Japan and provide the agency community with access to over 420 airlines and 285,000 hotel properties, in addition to industry-leading technology solutions as we reimagine the future of travel together,” said Todd Arthur, Sabre’s vice president.