Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V. goes for BOOKIT
The Ameland-based Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V. is to upgrade its booking technology with BOOKIT, a state-of-the-art booking system supplied by Hogia Ferry Systems.
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 has Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V. and Hogia Ferry Systems agreed to develop and deliver a new POS and reservation with the latest ICT techniques to handle traffic to and from Ameland and Schiermonnikoog continue to improve.
Hogia Ferry Systems is part of the Hogia Group. This is one of the largest providers of administrative software in Europe and has provided several companies with software. After a careful tendering process Hogia company, which is located in Finland, came out as the best performers.
Wagenborg foresees an increase in e-mail and internet use, alongside the company wants to increase user convenience by combining a number of possibilities such as ticket vending machines and online reservation. Automation must support the quality of the ferry service. The human element remains the basis of handling the traffic flow.
Hogia Ferry Systems has a long reference list and is regarded as a reliable partner due to its stable company structure. “Our customers know what they get, as our client references for BOOKIT virtually span the whole world and most types of ferry traffic”, says Technical Sales Executive Martin Andtfolk from Hogia Ferry Systems. “BOOKIT is a well-proven system for many ferry markets and is used by a wide range of operators,” he continues.
“The Wagenborg deal also gives BOOKIT a significant foothold in the European market. We already have a strong market share on the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean as well as in Canada.”
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V.
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V. is a division of Koninklijke Wagenborg in Delfzijl. With approximately 85 staff and modern equipment the company provides ferry services to Ameland and Schiermonnikoog. Quality service and equipment are given top priority. Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten B.V. is certified according to the ISO 9001:2000 and ISM standards.
Hogia Ferry Systems
Hogia Ferry Systems, Korsholm, Finland, is part of the Swedish Hogia Group and the provider of mission critical systems for the travel, transport and tourism industries. Hogia Ferry Systems’ ferry reservations system BOOKIT is used by more than 50 ferry lines all over the world.
