1000 Mile Travel Group Partners with Sabre to Launch Innovative Travel Booking Platform, 1000Access

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May 8, 2024 1:21 PM

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1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has unveiled a pioneering travel booking platform, 1000Access, in collaboration with their technology partner, Sabre. Integrated with Sabre’s Global Distribution System (GDS) and leveraging Sabre Red Launchpad™ technology, 1000Access is poised to set a new standard in the industry by offering travel advisors a fluid booking experience.

The platform features a user-friendly interface that simplifies the booking process for new consultants and independent advisors, allowing them to efficiently arrange basic trips. At its inception, thousands of 1000MTG’s travel advisors will have the ability to manage, reserve, and process tickets for traditional airline services, NDC offerings, and low-cost carrier XML options. 1000MTG plans to expand the platform’s functionalities to include hotel and ground transportation bookings in the future.

“1000Access represents a paradigm shift in booking travel, blending cutting-edge technology with personalized support to revolutionize the travel advisory booking experience,” says Ben Ross, 1000MTG Co-founder and CEO.

1000Access provides travel advisors with a host of significant advantages, including:

• Automated ticketing around the clock
• A range of transparent commission structures
• Support from a dedicated Global Fares Desk Manager
• Assistance from regional leaders and a ticketing team
• Extensive after-hours support and telephone help for urgent departures the same day
• Initial month support from a dedicated 1000Access Account Manager
• Efficient reporting tools for Virtuoso members

“Customer-centricity and collaboration are part of Sabre’s DNA. We are proud to partner with 1000MTG to power its 1000Access application. As an early adopter of Sabre Red Launchpad, 1000MTG provided critical insights that helped us go from concept to working code in mere months,” said Kathy Morgan, Vice President of Product Management, Distribution Experience, Sabre Travel Solutions. “As one of our early adopters, we look forward to incorporating additional feedback from 1000MTG consultants to refine our offering before it’s generally available later this year.”

1000Access will be accessible to a broad range of users, including 1000MTG travel advisors as part of their membership, Virtuoso members, and mid-sized agencies.

“Being a part of Virtuoso’s carefully curated list of Air Preferred Partners allows us to offer our clients an air solution that’s tailored to meet their agencies’ specific requirements, regardless of whether they join 1000MTG or not,” says Nicola Veltman, 1000MTG Co-founder and CEO.

“With a commitment to upskilling advisors, 1000Access offers extensive training and support resources, including new member implementation meetings, tool training sessions, and ongoing access to support videos, guides, and webinars,” says Christy Shafer, 1000MTG’s Senior VP and General Manager, North America.

With plans to roll out additional features including VIP White Glove Service, plus chatbot functionality, 1000Access is ‘air made easy’.