Palisis Supports Grupo Julià’s Operations in Barcelona
In celebration of Earth Day, this article highlights Julià Travel, a client dedicated to sustainability. Operating under brands like Grupo Julià, City Tour Worldwide, and Gray Line, Julià Travel serves multiple cities, including Barcelona, Rome, London, and more. With over 4 million passengers transported in 2019, their commitment to eco-friendly transport is commendable. Their fleet comprises hybrid tourist trains in Granada, electric hop-on-hop-off buses in Marrakech, and the recent addition of Spain’s first 100% electric double-decker open-top bus in Barcelona. Palisis is proud to support Julià Travel’s sustainable initiatives and eagerly awaits the return of their fleet to the streets.
Grupo Julià, led by CEO José Francisco Adell Duacastella, is a prominent player in the tourism industry, and Palisis is proud to serve and support their major operations in Barcelona. Together, Julià Travel and Barcelona City Tour cater to over 1 million tourists annually, providing day tours and hop-on-hop-off services. Palisis, with its industry-leading solution, plays a crucial role in empowering Grupo Julià‘s operations and delivering exceptional experiences to their customers.
Efficient Ticketing and Sales
Palisis’ ticketing component enables Grupo Julià to sell tickets seamlessly, both at sales kiosks on the streets and onboard each bus using the Palisis Ticketing Terminal. This versatile solution facilitates cash or card payments, ensuring a convenient and frictionless ticketing process for customers.
Streamlined Distribution and Channel Management
Palisis’ distribution and channel management components are integral to Grupo Julià’s operations. They enable the redemption and validation of vouchers and tickets sold through connected partner networks and major online travel agencies (OTAs), all while providing real-time availability checking.
“Palisis delivers a unique Sales and Operations solution that fits all of our needs”
Daniel Alonso Lopez, Managing Director of Grupo Julià
This seamless integration simplifies the distribution process and enhances customer satisfaction.
Commitment to Sustainability
Grupo Julià, recognising the importance of sustainability, is actively pursuing eco-friendly practices in their operations. As one of Barcelona’s largest hop-on-hop-off fleet operators, they are swiftly transitioning to an eco-friendly future. Already utilising hybrid vehicles, they have plans to introduce the first fully electric vehicles soon.
“As we are operating one of Barcelona’s biggest hop on hop off fleets, we are committed to moving rapidly into an eco friendly and sustainable future already with hybrid and soon the first fully electric vehicles”
Ramon Esteban, Head of Operations at Barcelona City Tour
This commitment to sustainability aligns with Palisis’ vision for responsible and environmentally conscious tourism.
Conclusion
Palisis empowers Grupo Julià with a true real-time and multi-channel sales solution, managing all processes seamlessly from booking to boarding. With Palisis as their trusted partner, Grupo Julià can deliver exceptional experiences to their customers while driving sustainable tourism practices. As Grupo Julià continues to expand its operations across various destinations, Palisis remains committed to supporting their growth and environmental initiatives. Together, they are shaping the future of responsible and eco-friendly tourism in the industry.
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