Founded in 1971, Galileo International is one of the leading providers of travel information and transaction processing worldwide. The company offers electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems and Internet-based solutions. Its services connect more than 49,000 travel agency locations to various airlines, car rental companies, hotel properties, tour operators and cruise lines. The comapny is operated by Travelport, which is a wholesale distributor of travel contents and offers global distribution systems. Galileo International has a staff of over 6,000 employees and operates in nearly 130 countries.