Sabre SafePoint adds travel restriction tracking capability

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Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has expanded its SafePoint travel risk management product to include global travel restriction tracking, catering to a recovering travel industry post-COVID-19. This enhancement allows travel agencies and corporate clients to monitor entry restrictions, health requirements, and quarantine rules in real-time using multiple data sources. The update aims to aid decision-making for safer travel, addressing the need for timely information in a rapidly changing environment. SafePoint supports Sabre's commitment to traveler safety as the industry rebounds.

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• Expansion of SafePoint to include global travel restriction tracking.
• SafePoint provides near real-time monitoring of travel restrictions and health requirements.
• Enhancement improves decision-making for travel agencies and corporate customers.

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announces the expansion of SafePoint, a travel risk management product, to include global travel restriction tracking. Whilst the solution is not limited to a singular event, it provides information regarding the spread of COVID 19 and new variants as well as destination entry restrictions imposed by countries including masks, vaccinations, health documentation and quarantine requirements.

SafePoint monitors world events in near real-time, 24/7. It utilizes hundreds of data sources for events and restrictions that may impact travel arrangements and/or traveler safety. It helps Sabre's travel agencies and corporate customers make more informed decisions and enhance the safety of their travelers by alerting them to restrictions that may impact their itinerary. Travelers will then be able to use the information to take action at any stage of their trip.

"As travel rebounds, we believe a duty-of-care and crisis alerting solution is imperative to any travel business, especially in a world where travel advisories can change rapidly. SafePoint is designed to keep travelers and corporate travel managers apprised of critical events in a fast-moving world," said Saunvit Pandya, Senior Director of Product Management, Sabre. "We are delighted to work with customers to provide them duty-of-care products to better service their travelers".

"In the current travel landscape, having instant access to travel restriction information is critical to making the right travel-related decisions. Sabre's SafePoint provides us timely information to help us better serve our customers. It is a trusted source of information from a trusted partner," said Anna McGurk, Operations Director, Norad Travel UK.

While travel has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been signs of recovery in the travel industry. Sabre is committed to support this safe return of travel by providing our customers solutions that allow duty-of-care and traveler safety now and into the future.

About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.

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FAQ

What is the new feature of Sabre's SafePoint announced in January 2022?

Sabre's SafePoint now includes global travel restriction tracking, providing real-time updates on entry restrictions and health requirements.

How does SafePoint help travel agencies and corporate customers?

SafePoint allows agencies and corporate clients to monitor travel restrictions 24/7, improving safety and decision-making for travelers.

What is the significance of Sabre's SafePoint enhancement for the travel industry?

The enhancement supports the rebound of the travel industry post-COVID-19 by ensuring that travel companies can provide timely information regarding health and safety requirements.

When was the SafePoint expansion announced by Sabre Corporation?

The expansion of SafePoint was announced on January 11, 2022.

What data sources does SafePoint utilize for travel monitoring?

SafePoint utilizes hundreds of data sources to track events and restrictions affecting travel.