History

Launched in 1991 by five internationally recognized GSSAs from Egypt, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, APG Association aimed at linking and expanding each member’s business beyond the country’s borders.

The Travel Industry, and particularly airlines, after the first Gulf War, embraced the concept of “outsourcing” commercial services to third parties as it was already partially done for offline passengers and cargo sales services.

In 2006, to better reflect its global presence and the large spectrum of services offered, the Association became APG Global Associates.

In 2008, APG Global Associates has re-organized and has appointed a Chief Operating Officer to further develop and manage the service offfering growth.

In 2009, APG Global Associates launched its First User Meeting which took place in Jordan at the occasion of its bi-annual General Meeting. It is the starting point of what will develop as one of the major event of the Airline distribution sector.

In 2010, the second WORLDCONNECT meeting will take place in Monaco where over 200 participants are expected