Simplenight signs a strategic technology agreement with Sabre

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, and Simplenight, a leader in dynamic packaging, merchandising and Internet Booking Engine (IBE) technology, announce a multi-year strategic technology agreement .

Simplenight, a B2B omnichannel commerce platform, offers personalized booking solutions and extensive travel content in more than 30 categories including air, accommodation, car, tours, attractions, events and restaurants to an extensive network of demand partners.

Under the agreement, Simplenight will benefit from Sabre's extensive travel ecosystem, including its broad geographic reach and breadth of travel content, including air, accommodation, ancillary and NDC content. In addition, Simplenight will exclusively use Sabre Virtual Payments as their B2B payment provider, providing them with payment flexibility and control, increased fraud protection and security, accurate reconciliation, and improved automation and efficiency.

Mark Halberstein, Founder and CEO of Simplenight, says, "Sabre is the right partner to help Simplenight scale our technology to deliver even more customer value, insights and loyalty to other travel agencies. Payment solutions and APIs from Sabre's travel content are the foundation of this successful partnership, which translates into happier customers with more choices and opportunities."

Saber Virtual Payments is a next-generation payment gateway that enables a single point of integration between an OTA or online travel agency and multiple issuers and booking tools. It is one of the largest virtual card offerings for B2B payments on the market, allowing access to seven global issuers and more than 70 local issuers.

“We are looking forward to working with Simplenight and helping them achieve their business and growth goals. Sabre's travel and payment solutions will help Simplenight deliver differentiated solutions to its customer base,” said Roshan Mendis, Commercial Director of Sabre Travel Solutions. “Sabre aims to modernize retail, unlock revenue opportunities, and enhance the traveler experience.”

Sabre and Simplenight's strategic partnership supports technology innovation to help travel companies increase customer loyalty and drive revenue by creating a ready-to-use travel planning and booking experience for the end user.