Saudia appoints QuadLabs to power the B2B Business Travel Solution


Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a strategic partnership with QuadLabs, a leading travel technology solutions provider, to launch an advanced B2B solution tailored for corporates. The solution aims to revolutionize the business travel experience for companies across the region.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in corporate travel management. It combines QuadLabs’ innovative technology with Saudia’s renowned service and extensive network. The solution is designed to meet the unique needs of business travellers, offering a comprehensive suite of features that streamline the entire travel management process.

The new solution is based on QuadLab’s next-generation platform, “Travog,” which provides a range of value-added benefits specifically designed to support business travel requirements. With a focus on convenience, efficiency, user experience, and cost-effectiveness, the platform offers seamless booking management, allowing corporates to manage their entire travel itinerary and ancillaries, through an integrated and user-friendly interface. It also features flexible travel policies, enabling companies to easily enforce travel policies and budgets, ensuring compliance and optimizing travel expenditures.

Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer of Saudia, said: “This partnership aligns with our commitment to enhancing our corporate guests’ experience. It builds upon our digital transformation, which has optimized our operations, improved customer service, and enhanced our overall business performance by offering tailored solutions that address our guests’ specific needs.”

Gaurav Chiripal, CEO of QuadLabs, said: “We are excited to partner with Saudia to deliver a state-of-the-art B2B solution for corporate travel using our next generation “Travog” platform. Our combined expertise in technology and travel services positions us to provide an unparalleled experience for corporate clients, helping them navigate the complexities of business travel with ease and efficiency.”

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About Saudia
Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines. 

Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.

A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.

Saudia was recently recognized as the World’s Most Improved Airline 2024 by Skytrax, marking the third time it has received this accolade, alongside 14 other distinguished awards. Saudia has also been awarded the “World Class Airline 2024” for the third consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Additionally, also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. 

For more information on Saudia, please visit www.saudia.com

About QuadLabs

QuadLabs is a global leader in travel technology and expense solutions, offering a wide range of products and services designed to streamline the travel management process. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, QuadLabs has been at the forefront of the travel technology industry for about two decades, providing solutions that enhance the travel experience for businesses and individuals alike.

For more information, please visit www.QuadLabs.com  

Contact:

Mr. Kuldeep Sharma
Kuldeep.sharma@quadlabs.com
QuadLabs Technologies Private Limited
720, JMD Megapolis,
Sohna Road, Sector 48,
Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
O (IN): +91 124 663 6999, (US): +1 646 518 9528, (UK): + 44 203 821 6814
Email: info@quadlabs.com Web: www.quadlabs.com




Iain Andrew joins QuadLabs board as the Chairman and non-executive director April 25, 2024

Iain is an inspirational and visionary leader who brings a wealth of board-level experience in aviation, logistics, retail, and travel management. Having worked with globally recognised brands such as TUI, Thomas Cook Business Travel, American Express, dnata and more recently NEOM and the Saudi Tourist Authority. Iain’s extensive Middle East expertise, coupled with his background as a chartered accountant overseeing mergers and acquisitions and as a Chief Technology Officer spearheading change management initiatives, Iain will be instrumental in delivering QuadLab’s ambitious growth strategy as one of the leading Travel and Expense management companies.

Commenting on the announcement, Gaurav Chiripal, CEO of QuadLabs said: “I am delighted to welcome Iain to the Board. He brings a wealth of experience in the Travel services sector, and his particular expertise in business strategy, acquisitions, and investor relations will be invaluable to QuadLabs as we execute our strategic plan”.

 
“I believe his strong strategic record for driving consistent, long-term growth will be of great value to the Group as we further our growth ambitions through our proven Travel platform-based strategy. I look forward to working with him as we embark on this exciting journey together.”

Commenting on the announcement, Iain Andrew, “I am delighted to join QuadLabs as Chairman during this exciting phase of its growth and strategic execution. As a longstanding admirer of QuadLabs and having known Gaurav for years, I have immense respect for his vision and leadership, I am eager to contribute to the company’s continued success.”

About QuadLabs:

QuadLabs is a leading provider of corporate travel solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services to streamline travel booking, expense management, and policy compliance. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, QuadLabs mission is to empower businesses to optimize their travel programs and achieve greater efficiency and cost savings.

Contact:
Mr. Kuldeep Sharma
Kuldeep.sharma@quadlabs.com
QuadLabs Technologies Private Limited
720, JMD Megapolis,
Sohna Road, Sector 48,
Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
O (IN): +91 124 663 6999, (US): +1 646 518 9528, (UK): + 44 203 821 6814
Email: info@quadlabs.com Web: www.quadlabs.com 

      

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