Greenland Overseas TourismOverview
Greenland Overseas Tourism was basically created as a backward linkage to serve Greenland Overseas demand for booking and ticketing. To diversify its activities the SBU has acquired all the necessary permissions, documents and logistics such as approval of The Government of Bangladesh, IATA License, Amadeus, Abacus and Galileo. To thrive in the industry it has struck deals with Biman Bangladesh Airlines as authorized agent and is the major partner of Air Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Etihad, Saudia Airlines, Gulf Airways and Air India.
Vision
Greenland Overseas Tourism focuses to serve multiple segments at a time. That is why besides providing corporate travel solutions the SBU has developed packages to popular tourist destinations where individuals accompanied by their family and friends can enjoy a tour for business or vacation worth of the money they are spending. The long term vision of the company is to play a significant role in the airlines industry of
Bangladesh. The company indents to play its role in airport management, GSA handling, local partners of various global airliners, air freight management etc.
Operations
A good travel agent will know when a small change in your schedule can save you a lot of money. If you buy direct from the airline, you may not find out such information, since they will only quote you the rates for the times you ask. So if you are going to use a travel agent, make sure that you find one who is willing (and able) to search through the morass of fares and restrictions to find a good deal for you. A travel agent who just punches your data into the computer and tells you the prices is no better than the airline's emergency number. A good travel agent can probably save you about 7-10%. There
are several major differences between using a travel agency and using the airport (airline) ticket agents:
1. A travel agent can look at all the airline fares, not just those of a single carrier. A good travel agent will check fares on at least three carriers. Airlines can only give you their own best fares. Then again, you can always call up three (or more) airlines yourself to discover the best fares on each.
2. A travel agent can check for special deals with consolidators. Airline ticket agents can't. Airlines sell heavily discounted tickets only through consolidators, not direct to the passenger.
Given the frequency of fare changes these days, a good travel agent can often find you some real bargains. A bad travel agent, on the other hand, may miss getting you the lowest possible fare. So it is best to find yourself a good travel agent.
If you don't care for consolidator tickets, the travel agents get the same pricing information as is available from most of the online reservation purpose.
A good travel agent will become familiar with your travel preferences, and keep track of your frequent flyer numbers and any special requirements, such as special meals, seat selection (window/aisle), non
smoking, etc. They will also let you know if changing your itinerary slightly will result in a lower fare. They will also advise you of any changes made by the airline on your tickets, by calling you (or if they can't reach you, by mail). When you get your tickets, be sure to check them for accuracy, especially if
they are non-refundable. Many airlines will correct genuine errors, but only if they are reported in a timely fashion.
Contact Us
Manager
Greenland Overseas Tourism
Greenland Group
8 Segun Bagicha, Dhaka 1000,
BangladeshTel: 8802-9347888, 8802-9353315, 8802-9345979,
8802- 9330717, 8802-9333054, 8802-9360189 (Ext:116)
Fax: 8802-9339471, 8802-9356242
E-mail: travel@glandgroup.com