Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, has announced a new agreement with Sun Siyam Resorts, the renowned Maldivian-owned and founded hospitality group with over 30 years of experience owning and managing five affordable luxury private island properties in the Maldives and a beach boutique resort on the east coast of Sri Lanka, has selected Sabre Hospitality’s comprehensive suite of solutions from SynXis, a leading global commerce and distribution platform, to expand both reach and revenue.
Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) serves as the foundation of San Siyam’s distribution infrastructure. The addition of SynXis Channel Connect, GDS connectivity and the SynXis Booking Engine will enable San Siyam Resorts to seamlessly distribute its room inventory not only to its own direct channels, but also to an extensive network of travel agents around the world, more than 600 global OTAs, global distribution systems including Sabre’s own, and major global metasearch engines such as Google, TripAdvisor and Kayak. The brand has also subscribed to Sabre Hospitality’s corporate booking tool, enabling travel agents to manage wholesale bookings for the hotel.
Additionally, SynXis Retailing empowers Sun Siyam to personalize the booking process, providing guests with curated experiences, amenities and wellness options during the booking process. The chain offers a variety of experiences including whale watching, fishing, elephant safaris and sandbar dining. Through SynXis Retailing, they are able to enhance their guests’ pre-stay planning while expanding revenue opportunities.
“This partnership marks an important milestone for Sun Siyam Resorts as we continue our commitment to providing exceptional experiences to our guests,” said Deepak Boonedi, CEO, Sun Siyam Resorts. “We are confident that Sabre Hospitality’s comprehensive suite of solutions, including SynXis CRS and SynXis Retailing, will not only help us optimize our room allocation strategy but also enhance our guests’ overall experience by providing personalized booking options.”
Founded in 1990 by Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, San Siyam Resorts currently owns five resort properties in the Maldives and the boutique beach resort San Siyam Pasikudah on the east coast of Sri Lanka, which is due to reopen in late 2023 after an extensive renovation.
“We are excited to embark on this journey with Sun Siyam Resorts. This agreement underscores our commitment to innovation and enhancing guest satisfaction for our hotel partners,” said Frank Trumpert, Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director, Sabre Hospitality. “With our cutting-edge solutions, Sun Siyam is poised to take their distribution and retail strategy to new heights. We look forward to helping Sun Siyam Resorts redefine hospitality excellence in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.”
