Delray Beach, FL – (December 12, 2017) HICKORY GLOBAL PARTNERS (“HICKORY”; www.HickoryTravel.com), a travel management services company providing innovative service, distribution and technologies to its network of travel agency/CTD and supplier partners, announced today a new alliance partnership with Tramada Systems , a leading technology platform that enables revolutionary front-to-back office automation to substantially improve travel agency business performance.  

HICKORY is the first consortia to partner with Tramada. HICKORY Members are some of the first agencies to see and have access to the proven Tramada platform which is now launching in the US market, once again emphasizing HICKORY’s commitment to provide their agency members/CTD’s with ground-breaking products and services. The agreement makes Tramada HICKORY’s newest preferred partner and further heightens HICKORY’s mission to become a leader in today’s growing travel industry.

“We are very impressed with all of the capabilities of Tramada,” said Chris Dane, President, Hickory Global Partners.  “This partnership will allow our corporate and leisure agency/CTD members to have access to a platform that will simplify their day to day work flow and improve their overall business”.    

The tramada® System

tramada®, an industry-leading CRM and Travel Financial Management platform, is designed by travel agents, for travel agents. It is used by nearly 500 travel agencies and more than 80 multi-national corporations, 100 listed companies and 60 government agencies and universities.

Cloud-based, BI-enabled and flexible, tramada® meets travel businesses’ unique reporting needs and provides true freedom of choice because it works with any or all GDSs. The solution features more than 50 plug-and-play, best-of-breed applications for CRM, payments, expense management, e-marketing, itineraries and more, and integrates seamlessly with online content from multiple sources.

“We are delighted to be in partnership with Hickory Global Partners.  The approach to their member agencies is really impressive.  HICKORY is forward thinking and committed to providing the tools to thrive in an extremely competitive environment,” said Mary Ellen George, Head of North America, Tramada Systems (USA), Inc.  “When we showed HICKORY our solution and how it improves travel agency bottom line results, they were very enthusiastic.  They recognize what we do is in line with their fresh approach to solving the challenges faced by their members.  We look forward to forging a long and fruitful partnership with HICKORY, delivering their member agencies positive and measurable results”.

Get started today by visiting https://tramada.us/hickorypartners/ or contact PartnerCare@HickoryTravel.com.

About HICKORY – Hickory Global Partners, an INTRAVEL Company

HICKORY’s unique approach focuses on return on investment for agency and supplier partners alike, guaranteeing them a positive ROI.  Its visionary hotel incentive program, a robust and one-of-a-kind air program, a car rental program, and 24/7 support products make HICKORY an important strategic partner to travel agencies.  Proprietary, innovative tools designed to share data with agency partners enable agencies to make better, faster decisions – thus driving more revenue.  Supplier partners benefit from measurable results and extensive distribution and marketing opportunities across the HICKORY global network, while Hotel partners gain access to a reporting platform that illustrates booking trends across the HICKORY agency network.  For more information, please visit www.HickoryTravel.com. 

About Tramada Systems – SMART. SIMPLE. SEAMLESS

Tramada Systems is a leader in travel technology that minimizes the need for manual processes.  By automating all client document production and financial transactions related to travel bookings, we enable travel agents to do what they do best – provide superior customer service instead of spending time on data entry and other administrative tasks.  The modern system significantly improves consultant productivity, and increases client satisfaction levels and business performance for agencies of any size, and in all sectors of the travel industry.  Tramada® is the engine room powering the most successful travel businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.  For further information please visit www.tramada.com.                      

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