Travelport, a global technology leader in travel bookings, has announced a long-term partnership with Costco Travel, the travel division of the retail giant Costco. Under the agreement, Costco Travel will leverage Travelport’s advanced technology to enhance the travel retailing experience for millions of Costco members.
By integrating Travelport’s solutions, Costco Travel aims to streamline travel shopping and provide a more seamless experience for its members, allowing them to easily compare and book curated travel options. Travelport will help Costco Travel normalize multi-source content and deliver an intelligent, retail-ready search experience for customers.
Jason Toothman, Chief Commercial Officer at Travelport, stated, “Costco Travel is focused on delivering more value to its members by offering them more choice and better deals when planning their trips. Travelport provides the seamless, modern travel retailing experience that their customers expect.”
The new partnership will bring several cutting-edge capabilities to Costco Travel, including:
Expanded Multi-Source Content: By connecting with Travelport’s platform, Costco Travel will offer a broader range of flight options, including NDC, LCC, and EDIFACT content, all normalized into a retail-ready format.
Fast and Intelligent Search: With Travelport+ features, Costco Travel will enhance its search experience, offering AI-powered content curation for faster, more intuitive trip planning.
Advanced Market Intelligence: Through Travelport Insights, Costco Travel will gain valuable data-driven insights into market demand and customer preferences, helping to further personalize offers for their members.
This partnership is poised to reshape the way Costco members plan and book their travel, providing them with more choice, convenience, and value.
