Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Amadeus and BirdRes, a B2B distribution channel from Bird Group, have partnered to provide visa information to travel agents and corporations who are registered users of the Amadeus Selling Platform. The tie up will enable travel agents and corporations to access visa information by obtaining a user ID and password from Thomas Cook India’s Visa and Passport Service’s “Knowledge Centre” - an online visa content platform.
Called “BirdRes Visa,” the solution is available as a Smart Tab on the Amadeus Selling Platform. Users have the possibility of using this solution either within the Amadeus Selling Platform, or as a standalone option through BirdRes.com.
Madhavan Menon, Managing Director, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd said,
“Visas are a critical element of the travel process. We are pleased to
be able to provide this information through our tie-up with Amadeus.”
Along with relevant and updated visa information, users can also download visa application forms. The portal also provides detailed information about visa procedures of the country of travel, documentation and check lists, visa fees, VFS/IVS charges, holiday list, consular addresses and also the processing time of the visa. Registered users can also benefit from conveniences like timely e-mail updates during the subscription period.
Rakesh Bansal, CEO, Amadeus India, said that the partnership with Thomas Cook would offer value added services to their partners by providing detailed visa information through an easy interface. “We are sure that this partnership will further enhance our brand’s recognition as a leader in providing a wide array of services and solutions,” he stated.