DAR ES SALAAM, FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry- and Rickshaw Travel Group (Rickshaw Travels) - a major east African tour operator - have announced the continuation of their successful 10-year business relationship, with the signing of a three-and-a half year renewal contract.

The new deal will see Travelport continue to provide Rickshaw Travels - which now has eight direct sales offices in east Africa, London and Toronto - with its expertise and top of the range technology products and solutions including TravelportSmartpoint - the next generation booking tool, which has already gained great popularity among travel agents across theMiddle East and Africa.