July 23rd, 2024, 12:00 pm PT / Category: GBTA 2024, Interviews
In this "Behind the Booth at GBTA 2024" segment, travel industry expert Todd Arthur, Senior Vice President, North America Agency, Americas Delivery and Global Corporate Solutions at Sabre Corporation, discusses:
- The basics of New Distribution Capability (NDC) and its revolutionary impact on content distribution in the airline industry, enabling more personalized and efficient travel options.
- Sabre’s leadership in the NDC journey, with over 20 airlines already NDC-enabled and plans to expand to 35 airlines by the end of 2024. This enablement enhances booking experiences and servicing, which is crucial in corporate travel where ticket changes are frequent.
- The significance of partnerships, such as Sabre’s collaboration with Google, to leverage AI and machine learning. This collaboration aims to transform the travel ecosystem by using data more effectively to improve user experiences and operational efficiencies.
Todd Arthur
Todd Arthur is the Managing Director of Sabre’s North America Agency business, Delivery for the Americas, and Corporate Solutions worldwide. His responsibilities include leading Sabre’s agency business in North America, Delivery for the Americas, and Corporate Solutions business globally. Todd is committed to expanding Sabre’s position in the North America Agency business while also promoting growth in the company’s corporate solutions business through the GetThere portfolio.
Prior to this position, Todd held global accounts responsibilities and led the agency business across the Asia Pacific region. With two decades of experience in the corporate travel industry, Todd has held senior management and business development roles in Asia Pacific and North America for companies such as BCD Travel, Finnair, and Malaysia Airlines. Before joining Sabre, based in Dallas, Todd has visited more than 120 countries and is passionate about exploring the world and meeting new people.
