Sunil Kumar

Co-Founder & Commercial Head at AirRetailer

Sunil Kumar R is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry. As Co-Founder and Commercial Head at AirRetailer since March 2021, Sunil has been instrumental in developing a Corporate Booking and Expense Management Tool that leverages IATA's New Distribution Capability. Sunil has served as Global President of the Universal Federation of Travel Agents Associations since April 2015, advocating for the interests of travel agents and tour operators on a global scale. With a significant tenure as Founder and CEO of Travel World from March 1987 to March 2021 and six years as President of the Travel Agents Association of India, Sunil has received numerous accolades including the "Most Influential Travel & Tourism Professional" by NDTV Profit. Sunil's leadership roles extend to Lions Clubs International and various positions within JCI, where Sunil Kumar has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Ambassador of Goodwill. Educationally, Sunil holds multiple degrees from Osmania University, including a Master of Laws in Constitutional and International Law.

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Hyderābād, India

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AirRetailer

Air Retailing is one of the biggest retailing disruptions in recent years, backed by IATA's NDC and ONE Order. Airline retailing allows airlines to sell their inventory, including ancillaries, in innovative ways, directly to consumers. Airline Retailing enables airlines to distribute their services by offering unique products in innovative ways and establishing closer connections with customers. It enables richer customer engagement and dynamic offer creation. According to a report from McKinsey, airline retailing has an industry average value creation potential of up to $7 per passenger, the equivalent of approximately 4% of revenue, this will trigger more airlines to aggressively focus on Air Retailing rather than just selling seats.  AirRetailer is a new generation subscription based Corporate Booking Tool and Expense Management System for small, medium, and large-sized Corporates, Travel Management Companies, and Airlines.  AirRetailer provides an Administrator Platform tailored for Corporates or Travel Management Companies (TMCs), encompassing features such as rule management, supplier oversight, and expense management. Additionally, it offers a Mobile application and web-based user interface for employees to seamlessly book air, hotel, car, and rail services. AirRetailer is expected to go live soon.