WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP, the global
payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment
processes and expand their payment capabilities, today announced a
new strategic partnership with Book on Wego (BOW), Wego's premier
Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform.
Through this partnership, BOW will extend the benefits of Wego's
global footprint to a broader range of airlines and travel
suppliers, ensuring seamless and secure transactions worldwide,
thereby increasing efficiency.
"We are committed to helping companies navigate the complexities
of travel as well as contributing to the growth and development of
the tourism industry," said Dean
Wicks, Chief Flights Officer of Wego. "Being part of the
UATP Network helps us boost supplier acceptance while lowering the
cost of travel supplier payments across the entire value
chain."
As a UATP Issuer, BOW will open doors to more airlines and
travel partners from outside the MENA region, making them
accessible to MENA travelers. Thanks to UATP's streamlined payment
solutions, BOW can seamlessly connect with their global network of
suppliers. By blending their extensive expertise and robust
payments network with a modern, agile delivery model, UATP is
empowering the travel industry to reach new heights.
"Collaboration across the airline industry is what supports the
continued growth across the entire MENA region. We are eager to
work with our trusted partner Wego to leverage the extensive
benefits of being part of the UATP
Network," said Karime Makhlouf, Chief Commercial
Officer of Royal Jordanian Airlines.
With a user-friendly interface and an extensive network of
travel partners including major airlines and leading hotel chains,
BOW ensures that travelers can easily compare prices, and make
informed decisions for their trips.
"Wego continues to expand its impact as a travel technology
leader. Becoming a UATP Issuer helps enhance supplier relations and
boost spending power. By leveraging the power of the UATP Network,
BOW can create cost efficiencies and drive more value for its
travel partners," said UATP President and CEO Ralph Kaiser.
ABOUT UATP
UATP is the global payment network
simplifying payments in complex industries. We make it easy for
businesses to make or accept any type of payment; open new markets,
drive growth and reduce costs for Issuers, Merchants, vendors,
agents, aggregators and more. UATP is continually innovating to
connect companies to new forms of payment (AFPs), and our
easy-to-use data tools, DataStream® and
DataMine®, provide comprehensive account details
to Issuers and Corporate Account Holders. UATP One provides
full-service payment processing with a single platform integration
to reduce complexity and risk and increase and simplify payment
acceptance. Our team has decades of experience with the
ever-changing payments landscape, and our reliable and proven
technology ensures our global customers get more from every
payments experience. Learn more at uatp.com.
Accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel
worldwide by airlines, travel agencies and Amtrak®; UATP
accounts are issued by: Aeromexico; Air Canada (TSE: AC); Air
China; Air New Zealand (ANZFF.PK); Air Niugini; American Airlines
(NASDAQ: AAL); APG Airlines; Austrian Airlines; Avianca
Airlines; BCD Travel; China Eastern Airlines
(NYSE: CEA); Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL);
EL AL Israel Airlines; Etihad Airways; Fareportal; Frontier
Airlines; GOL Linhas Aereas inteligentes S.A.
(NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4); Hahn Air; High
Point Travel; Japan Airlines (9201:JP); JetBlue Airways; LATAM
Airlines; Link Airways; Qantas Airways (QUBSF.PK); Shandong
Airlines; Sichuan Airlines; Southwest Airlines; Sun Country
Airlines; TUIfly GmbH; Turkish Airlines (ISE: THYAO); United
Airlines (NASDQAQ: UAL) and WestJet. AirPlus International issues
the UATP-based Company Account for Lufthansa German Airlines.
About 'Book on Wego'
'Book on Wego' (BOW) is Wego's
premier Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform, designed to offer
travelers an effortless and comprehensive booking experience. As
part of Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel
marketplace in the Middle East and
North Africa (MENA), 'Book on
Wego' leverages cutting-edge technology with an extensive network
of travel partners to provide users with the best deals on flights
and hotels.
Contact: Wendy Ward,
wward@uatp.com
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