Abacus the first foreign GDS to gain BSP Certification in China

19 Mar 2014  2036 | World Travel News

SINGAPORE - The BSP is designed to simplify the selling, reporting and remitting procedures of IATA Accredited Passenger Sales Agents. Abacus has been a part of BSP since its inception and China is its newest BSP-certified market.

“We are grateful to IATA for their support in providing BSP to new Abacus users in China and to the Civil Aviation Administration of China for its inclusive approach to technological innovation on the mainland,” said CEO and President for Abacus, Robert Bailey. “It comes just as we are testing foreign airlines’ schedules and fares for live booking. BSP integration will ensure that transactions are equally seamless.”

The benefits of BSP for participating mainland travel agents include:

Consolidated reporting and remittances
Electronic ticketing, billing and collection
Improved quality control

Foreign airlines, 90 of which operate services to China, will also gain from BSP’s efficiencies and financial control.

An industry first, BSP certification for Abacus in China follows the CAAC’s licensing of the company earlier this year, to promote its proprietary travel technology on the mainland. Abacus has operated in China since 1995, recruiting specialist teams in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu to work with suppliers and travel agencies on a customized booking platform for foreign travel brands.

Sourced: TravelDailyNews

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