APG Network celebrates 30 years since its launch
The distribution network currently has more than 110 offices in 170 countries on 5 continents and maintains partnerships with more than 200 airlines around the world. In addition, it operates its own airline
Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, President of APG Inc. explains: "We are very proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the APG network, which was created by Jean-Louis Baroux, its visionary founder. It is a true success story: we have always had a clear path and we have maintained the fundamentals of our business. Initially there were 5 offices in 5 countries, and now the network covers more than 170 countries, our global presence is now one of our core values. "
Richard Burgess, President of APG Network continues: “We have always favored a human approach, we have always stayed aligned with the needs of our industry, while maintaining high standards and taking pride in the trust that our customers place in our global network. . Of course, celebrating a 30th anniversary in today's climate is not easy. However, we are actively preparing for the rebound that we know will come sometime this year and we are confident that we will emerge from this crisis even stronger. "
Mexico has been present as a partner of APG since 1996. Currently Jorge Sales Jr. is part of the board of directors of APG in the Americas, which makes it easier to provide support to travel agencies, creating an international communication network for promote, sell and support local and international airlines, providing continuous training, updated information and commissions to travel agents.
APG Network has several products, of which in Mexico we are mainly in charge of marketing three of them:
APG GSSA (General Sales & Services Agency): Through which we have the commercial representation of several airlines in Mexico such as: Royal Air Maroc, WestJet, Etihad, Philippine Airlines, TAAG Angola, among others.
APG IET (Interline E-Ticketing): Through our virtual board GP-275, more than 100 airlines can be issued. The form of payment is cash, it is available in Saber, Amadeus, Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan. And some of the benefits is that it is commissionable to travel agents at 1%; We do not charge issuance, we do not modify rates and we issue invoices if required.
APG ABCS: We have the administration of 12 airlines in the BSP. Some of the services we offer through this product are the issuance of debit notes (ADM's), credit notes (ACM's), refunds and invoices.
Jorge Sales Jr. Director of APG Mexico commented: “It is a pride to be part of this great association worldwide, through which we can work hand in hand with the more than 100 affiliated airlines and thus be able to support travel agencies in Mexico. This year, like last, has been a watershed in our industry, but I am confident that by working together we can move forward and thus boost tourism worldwide ”.