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Samual Machado
Managing Director, Travel Solutions, India and South Asia
Samual Machado is the managing director of Sabre Travel Solutions, Agency Sales, India, and South Asia. In this role, Sam is responsible for overseeing Sabre’s agency business across India and South Asia. With a wealth of technology experience and a proven record of success across the travel ecosystem, Sam is uniquely positioned to drive exceptional customer experiences and insightful innovation in this dynamic region.
Sam is returning to Sabre, having previously joined Sabre Hospitality Solutions in 2011 as head of account management in India, progressing through varied roles before moving to Singapore to drive sales for the Asia Pacific region. Most recently, Sam, who holds a master’s in management studies and a degree in mechanical engineering, was Senior Vice President, Business Development, Travel & Hospitality (APAC), at Teleperformance, a global digital business services company.
Sam is based in Mumbai. He and his team focus on supporting both online and brick-and-mortar agency customers. Sam’s strategic vision aligns with Sabre’s commitment to growth in India and South Asia, driving digital transformation, enhancing customer experiences, and unlocking agency growth opportunities in the region.
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420+
airlines distributing content through the Sabre GDS
2M+
lodging options from 90% of the world’s properties
50+
airlines in our Beyond NDC pipeline:
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Our local experts have a deep understanding of the India market. Sabre account managers provide in-depth consulting and insights to cultivate long-term success, while our customer service teams are on hand to meet your immediate needs.
India-specific help desk available 5 days a week
Online support available 24/7
Fluent in both Indian English and Hindi
Bengaluru office with strong IT and innovation focus
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The global technology landscape is changing fast, and the race is on for travel businesses to develop and integrate new technologies. Sabre and Google have partnered to deliver impactful innovations for agencies including Sabre Travel AI™.
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