Akbar Travels was the recipient of the Abacus President’s Award at the Abacus International Conference (AIC) 2010. The honour is given to the company with the greatest achievements in the criteria of investment in its people, openness to new ideas and adoption of new technology tools including mobile, attention to customer service and investment in CRM, development of high-value niches for specialist customers, new business development initiatives, overall professionalism and innovation in marketing and business efficiency.

"We are thrilled to win this prestigious President’s Award from our preferred and largest GDS partner,” said K.V. Abdul Nazar, Chairman and Managing Director of Akbar Travels. “Akbar Travels has always been in the business of great service and professionalism since 1978, and with the help and support of Asia’ leading provider of travel solutions and services, will continue to expand in its growth strategies to maintain a leadership position in the Indian market and rest of Asia.”

Presenting the award, Mr Robert Bailey, President and CEO of Abacus International, said, “This award goes to the organisation that has shown the greatest foresight in strategies to drive value, innovation, professionalism and service to customers. Akbar Travels is truly unique in the industry for its achievements throughout the region. Abacus is proud to be the preferred partner for Akbar Travels in its continued growth efforts over the long-term.”