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How to Choose a GDS: Amadeus vs Sabre vs Travelport

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GDS is one of the first abbreviations you learn in the travel business. Global distribution systems are responsible for providing booking websites with unified access to a massive  inventory of flights, hotel rooms, car rental companies, cruises, and much more.

On our own TravelTech forum , we regularly get questions about the pros and cons of different GDSs, integration issues, and basic API information. We've tried to load our best intel about flight connectivity and hotel APIs into separate articles, but the GDS topic is relevant to everyone who's entering the travel booking world.

Here's our guide for understanding the three main GDSs and connecting to them.

What is GDS in travel?

A global distribution system , or GDS , is a computer network operating as a middleman between travel agents and numerous travel service providers. It collects inventory, schedules, and fares from suppliers and gives OTAs and other resellers an opportunity to search and book them using connectivity APIs or agent platforms.

The idea of a global distribution system first appeared due to the necessity to distribute flight tickets. To get a better understanding of how it emerged, how it works, and how to handle it, be sure to watch our video.

How airline distribution works.

There are various large and local GDSs, but we will talk about the three main ones, covering almost every part of the world. They are  Amadeus , Sabre , and Travelport (which combines Apollo, Galileo, and Worldspan).

Amadeus vs Savre vs Travelport compared.

Travel content and coverage

The future success of your agency partially depends on the diversity of options that you can suggest. After all, a GDS’s main advantage is providing a one-stop shop for various travel services. Here you can compare how broad the industry coverage of each GDS is.

Hotels, flights, or cruises – choose the one that fits your business needs better.

Amadeus inventory and coverage

Headquartered in Madrid, Amadeus was created in 1987 by four leading European airlines — Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, and SAS. So, initially, its main area of distribution was the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Today, this GDS has a presence in 190 markets, with over one hundred offices worldwide.

Flights . Amadeus covers 82 percent of the world’s scheduled flights, consolidating over 400 airlines, including 130+ hybrid and low-cost carriers (LCCs), with the number one European LCC, Ryanair, among them. Additionally, more than a hundred airlines are available via interline agreements.

Besides bare seats, travel agencies can book ancillaries and fare families from over 150 and 100 suppliers correspondingly. Sellers also enjoy real-time access to unique deals from 120 airlines that host their inventory in Altéa Reservation — a passenger service system (PSS) run by Amadeus.

Hotels. The GDS amasses over a million unique properties derived from leading bed banks and 350 hotel chains. It also provides access to thousands of alternative accommodations partnering with short-term rental aggregators such as Booking.com and TrustedStays. By the way, two of the world’s three largest hotel companies — Marriott International and IHG — chose a cloud-based central reservation system built by Amadeus to streamline booking processes.

Other content. Travel agencies can also take advantage of deals from

• 44 car rental brands delivering services across about 42,000 locations worldwide;
• 90 railways in 170 countries;
• 300,000+ tours and activities;
• over 30 bookable and over 100 searchable cruise companies and ferry lines; and
• 21 insurance providers.

All travel content is available on the Amadeus Travel platform, supported by 16,000 professionals (developers, industry experts, local market specialists, etc.) and can be displayed via online self-booking tools, travel agency front office solutions, mobile apps, and more.

Sabre inventory and coverage

Sabre descended from a computer reservation system initially developed by American Airlines. No wonder the GDS mostly works for the Americas, headquartering in Texas and having 7 other offices in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay. Yet, Sabre is also widely represented in the EMEA and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions, with 30+ and 17 offices respectively. Overall, Sabre serves over 400,000 travel agencies in more than 160 countries globally.

Flights. Sabre links travel agencies to over 400 full-service and low-cost carriers, with 170 of them providing ancillaries and branded fares. Similar to Amadeus, Sabre runs its own passenger service system SabreSonic.

Hotels . Sabre agents have access to over 1.6 million lodging options. The company is chosen to serve as a central reservation system provider for Hyatt hotels — the inventory migration will start in 2024.

Other content. Sabre capitalizes on content from 38 car rental brands delivering services across 160 countries, 9 major national rail networks and over 50 rail operators, 20 ocean and river cruise lines , and tour operators from Canada, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Travelport content and coverage

Travelport , the smallest of the Big Three, actually combines three GDSs — Galileo, Worldpsan, and Apollo. With the head office in London, it operates in 180 countries and is almost evenly represented across the world, outperforming in Eastern Europe and Africa while growing in Asia and the Americas.

Flights . Travelport gives access to 460 airlines, 340 branded fares, and ancillaries from 150 carriers.

Hotels . After striking up a partnership with Booking.com, Travelport added pre- and post-pay rates across 140,000 properties and increased the number of accommodation options to over a million.

Other content. Travelport offers content from 46 car rental brands, including Hertz pre-paid rates, 25 rail operators, and packages from leading cruise lines and tour operators. In 2022, Travelport integrated with Trainline, Europe’s leading rail booking platform, enabling GDS clients to reserve and manage cross-European travel by train.

NDC support

New Distribution Capability , or NDC is an industry initiative to drive a rich shopping experience across the air market. With major carriers like Lufthansa, American Airlines, and United withdrawing their offers from indirect channels powered by legacy EDIFACT protocol, GDSs can do nothing but accept the new reality and slowly introduce NDC capabilities.

NDC offerings from GDS and verified ARM capabilities as system providers for sellers.

All three major GDSs participate in the Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) index program launched by IATA in 2022 to replace its 4-level NDC certification. The ARM index encompasses 76 NDC capabilities divided into six groups: Shop, Order, Pay, Settle, Account, and Setup. GDSs differ in the number of verified NDC features and live integrations with airline NDC content available. 

Travelport is proud to be the first GDS to introduce the GDS channel. Currently, agencies can source NDC content from Qantas, United Airlines, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Air France-KLM using APIs or the Travelport + retail platform. The GDS verified 13 NDC capabilities as a system provider for sellers.

Sabre maintains access to NDC offers from Avianca Group (Columbia), Qatar Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Its REST/JSON Offer and Order APIs support shopping, booking, fulfillment, and several servicing features. Overall, the GDS verified 22 ARM capabilities as a system provider for sellers and 18 capabilities as a system provider for airlines.

Amadeus delivers NDC content from 19 airlines as a part of their Enterprise subscription meant for large travel players. This includes American Airlines, United, Singapore Airlines, Air France-KLM, Qantas, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair, and others, with more integrations in the queue. The NDC content is available via XML-based SOAP APIs and Selling Platform Connect. The GDS supports 23 ARM capabilities for sellers and 36 features for airlines in Altéa Reservation PSS.

To understand what NDC is, its benefits, and implementation challenges, read our articles explaining NDC in air travel and NDC for airlines .

GDS API functionality

If you have been working in this business long enough, you know that API connectivity is one of the main methods of data exchange in the travel industry. All three GDSs have a wide assortment of travel APIs to power travel agency software , tour operator tools , B2B travel platforms , car rental reservation systems , and other solutions.

Amadeus APIs

Amadeus was the first GDS to launch APIs back in 2000. Today, Amadeus APIs, powering thousands of web and mobile applications, fall into two large categories — Self-Service for newcomers and travel startups and Enterprise for big players.

The Self-Service subscription comes with APIs based on modern REST architecture and supporting JSON format for data exchange. Currently, around 40 APIs in seven categories are available for the development of booking engines and other types of travel software.

Flight APIs enable automating the flight booking process , from offers search to branded fares upsell. You can also take advantage of additional features such as travel recommendations, flight delay predictions, finding all destinations served by a particular airline, and many more. The number of APIs in this category exceeds 20. Note that APIs in the Self-Service catalog don’t allow for airline ticketing , so you need to complete the booking process with a partner host agency or air consolidator.

Cars and Transfers APIs facilitate transportation arrangements by standardizing content from global providers, completing bookings, and allowing you to manage and cancel reservations easily. Car rental APIs cover private transfers, taxis, airport express trains and buses, private jets, transfer helicopters, and more.

Hotel APIs cover search and booking across 150,000 hotels and help you find accommodations in a particular area. The search is facilitated with autocomplete functionality. You can also enrich results with travel ratings — the correspondent API applies sentiment analysis to hotel reviews .

Destination Experiences APIs return

• a ranked list of attractions for a specific area, with coordinates, categories, and popularity scores calculated by the AVUXI TopPlace algorithm, processing millions of online comments and photos; and
• a list of top activities for a given location with links to complete booking with a provider. The deals come from leading experience aggregators like Viator owned by TripAdvisor and Holibob .

Another feature in this category is finding cities that start with a specific string of letters.

Itinerary Management APIs fulfill two tasks: building a complete itinerary from different booking confirmation emails and predicting the purpose of the trip to deliver a more personalized experience.

Market Insights APIs enable you to make decisions based on information about the most traveled and booked destinations and the busiest travel periods. The insights are extracted from Amadeus's historical flight data, including traffic summary and the total number of passenger name records (PNRs) created.

COVID-19 and Travel Safety APIs deliver detailed information on restrictions and safety situations for above 40,000 cities across the world. It encompasses scores for women’s safety, health, theft, political freedom, physical threats, and LGBTQ safety.

The Enterprise subscription encompasses the Self-Service catalog and old-style SOAP APIs, which still prevail in Amadeus's portfolio. Totally it contains over a hundred APIs and offers the following key capabilities unavailable in the Self-Service tier:

• air ticketing at booking time,
• NDC flight booking,
• travel insurance booking,
• generating virtual credit cards and paying with them, and
• rail booking.

Besides rich functionality, enterprise clients enjoy 24/7 technical support, customized pricing, and the services of a dedicated manager, but to join the club, you must be IATA/ARC-certified.

Note that Amadeus doesn’t reveal cruise content via APIs making it available only on its cruise portal .

To dive deeper into business and technical details, read about our hands-on experience with Amadeus API integration .

Sabre leverages both SOAP APIs and REST APIs , with the former offering richer functionality and the latter being more developer-friendly. The connectivity suite encompasses

• Air APIs, including REST/JSON Offer and Order APIs to integrate NDC, ATPCO, and low-cost deals;
• Hotel APIs;
• Cruise APIs; and

Besides separate endpoints, Sabre offers orchestrated APIs that join multiple operations into a single call. For instance, you can search for air options, check availability and prices, and book a flight (create a PNR ) in one request. Other pre-built workflows are air ticket issuing, NDC air offer fulfilment, car reservation, and more.

To better understand how to tap into Sabre APIs, read about our hands-on experience with Sabre API integration .

Travelport APIs

Like Amadeus and Sabre, Travelport offers RESTful/JSON and SOAP/XML APIs to create booking apps and travel websites. There are four API groups available:

• Air APIs with access to EDIFACT/ATPCO, NDC and LCC content;
• Hotel APIs connecting to properties across 180 countries;
• Car APIs to reserve cars across 38,000 locations; and
• Rail APIs to book tickets from five global carriers.

You can try and test REST APIs using 90-day trial credentials. The trial period for SOAP APIs is 30 days.

Today, GDSs work not only as content aggregators: They are also the largest tech providers in travel. In addition to APIs, Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport offer a wide range of ready-to-use software products for retail travel agencies, travel management companies (TMCs), tour operators , airlines, hotels, and other players. Here, we’ll do a short review of key off-the-shelf solutions for travel sellers built on top of their content APIs.

Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, Cytric, and Outpayce

A major product of Amadeus — Selling Platform Connect — enables travel agents to work from any device and any location with an Internet connection. Targeting small and medium businesses, the cloud-based platform requires no installation and enjoys automated updates, so everyone in the organization uses the same version.

Amadeus also has a separate suite of solutions for in-house corporate travel booking — Cytric Travel and Expense . It comes with a mobile app for traveling employees, expense management tools, intuitive dashboards, CO2 compensation reports, and more.

In 2022, the company launched the B2B payments platform Outpayce , fully integrated with the Amadeus tech ecosystem. It allows travel sellers to pay their suppliers with virtual cards and create and manage B2B wallets. The solution connects travel businesses with over 50 card issuers.

Sabre Red 360, GetThere, and Conferma Pay

Sabre agents can take advantage of Sabre Red 360 , a marketplace connecting sellers to suppliers. It covers the content accessible via APIs, including NDC offers. In 2023, platform users started to receive carbon offset data when searching for flights. This option enables them to identify the biggest air polluters and make bookings with sustainability in mind.

Sabre’s offering for TMCs and corporate clients is called GetThere . It works on top of Sabre Red 360, serving thousands of global and mid-size enterprises, including Visa and JTB Business Travel, across 11 countries. The cloud-based software covers travel booking and reporting functionality, being available on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Similar to Amadeus, Sabre owns a B2B payment platform — in 2022, the GDS acquired its longstanding partner Conferma Pay . It links travel businesses with over 50 banks capable of releasing virtual credit cards in 100 currencies.

Read our article on virtual credit cards in travel to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this payment method.

Travelport + and Deem

Since 2021, Travelport has been actively developing its retailing platform Travelport+ . It’s estimated that the software saves agents 1.5 hours a day — if compared to booking through the traditional GDS green screen (we’ll talk about it later on.) According to Travelport CEO Greg Webb, over 80 percent of the company’s travel agency customers used Travelport+ in 2023.

In 2023, Travelport upgraded its flagship product with Smartpoint Cloud, a technology helping travel agents to create tailored travel packages. Another development is the recent integration of Travelport+ with a corporate booking tool Deem which is expected to double the GDS’s global footprint in 2024.

As for B2B payments, Travelport doesn’t follow the trend. Instead of purchasing a platform to streamline transactions, the company got rid of one in 2020. Namely, it sold its payment business eNett and parent company Opal to rival brand WEX.

Pricing and time-to-market

One of the primary concerns of any business is the price of integrated technology. None of the three major GDSs will give you a straight answer. Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport want you to contact them directly to get the details.

The pricing on any GDS will likely be shaped based on the following factors:

• the market you would like to expand on;
• the technologies you’re going to use;
• your selling volumes (which directly impact the number of API calls); and
• the quality and quantity of content you want to obtain.

Subsequently, for any of the three GDSs, it’s impossible to predict the time to market. We can at least say that it depends on how fast you are ready to pay the quoted amount of money, how well your product strategy is built, and whether a suggested technology is easily compatible with your existing system.

GDS systems: how to connect to them

Thanks to the rise of Internet booking engines , you no longer need to know all ins and outs of a GDS to buy travel. However, working directly with a global distribution system gives you a lot of benefits over non-GDS agents — especially when it comes to flights. First-hand access to GDSs remains the fastest and most efficient way to find and reserve airline tickets at attractive prices. Here are standard steps for tapping into a GDS of your choice.

Apply for acceptance

To become a GDS agent, contact a provider and complete an application form. For this step, you have to submit information about your business, such as proof of past performance and industry certifications. For example, if you’re going to handle air ticketing , it’s mandatory to have IATA accreditation (or IATAN / ARC numbers for US travel agencies.)

Look through our comprehensive guides on how to get IATA accreditation , ARC accreditation options , and Airline Reporting Corporation and IATA Billing and Settlement Plan.

Small businesses and individual travel agents that can’t afford pricey industry accreditations can book travel under the umbrella of a host travel agency or an air consolidator . In this case, you need to submit your host’s credentials.

To grasp how this scenario works, read about host travel agencies , airline consolidators overview , and booking and ticketing for non-IATA travel agencies .

Pass the GDS terminal training

Unlike modern booking platforms, a native GDS workspace, commonly called a green screen or terminal, has a command-line interface with text-based inputs and outputs. So navigating Amadeus, Sabre, or Travelport is a complex technical skill that involves proficiency in operating and understanding a lot of domain-specific commands and codes. No wonder becoming a GDS expert takes intense training and constant practice (daily booking under mentor supervision for six months to a year .)

That’s what a Sabre green screen looks like.

While all global distribution systems are very much alike, each of them has its own distinctions so you must focus on the one you will actually use. There are a lot of relevant courses provided by GDSs, IATA, and educational platforms like Udemy. The price varies depending on duration, level (basic, advanced, etc.), particular knowledge areas covered, and other factors.

Besides old-school terminals, GDSs offer more modern, user-friendly interfaces for travel agents, such as Sabre Red 360 , Amadeus Selling Platform Connect , and Travelport+ . They significantly cut training time and enhance productivity. Yet you still need to switch from GUI to manual commands to complete the reservation. That’s why global distribution systems require users to accomplish a GDS-provided or approved training course to get access to their innovative products. Note that even the slightest errors made during the booking result in debit memos — fines paid by travel agencies.

Negotiate competitive deals

The success of your GDS cooperation depends on the relevancy of data being submitted by suppliers. So, to obtain the most profitable and beneficial deals from suppliers via GDSs, you should arrange them yourself. GDSs, in turn, allow you to establish the rates negotiated with providers.

Integrate with GDS APIs

Instead of a manual search routine via GDS interfaces, online travel agencies can automatically source and book travel content using GDS APIs. The process of API integration requires a skilled tech workforce and involves additional contracts and negotiations. It may take from several weeks to several months to develop and test connections as well as certify them with a GDS.

If not GDS, then what? Alternatives to keep in mind

Generally speaking, GDSs have two main use cases:

• Travel agencies, OTAs, and TMCs that are striving to cover all travel management needs; and
• Travel agencies, OTAs, and TMCs where air flight distribution is an integral part of the business.

That being said, GDSs are the main source of inventory for flight distribution. So, if your main focus is hotels, consider other options.

Anyone working in the travel industry can hardly deny the power of OTA mammoths Expedia and Booking.com. Being dominant in the market, they can also provide distribution support to a smaller business, taking their own profit from it.

Expedia Group has over 1 million properties across its subsidiaries. They can be accessed via Expedia Partner solutions . Also, it has a REST-based Rapid API fueling end-to-end accommodation booking flow for OTAs and other players. It provides

• access to 700,000 global accommodations and over 25 different property types, and
• over 29 million property images, 21 million room images, 82 million travel ratings, and 57 million reviews.

The user-generated content is updated and becomes available via the API every day.

Booking.com currently has over 2 million properties listed in an affiliate program allowing for different types of services. It includes multiple widgets, banners, search boxes, and many more. The platform also exposes Demand API that supports both XML and JSON formats and covers:

• live rates and availability,
• hotel content, and
• booking processing capabilities.

The API not only provides the widest variety of accommodations online but also enables you to choose which options will appear on your website in the first place. It also helps with keeping track of your earnings.

Wholesalers

For many OTAs, wholesalers or bed banks are the main source of inventory. Some large players, like Hotelbeds, tend to offer high-level customer service, advanced APIs, large inventory, and further expansion in the market.

In this distribution model, a wholesaler signs a contract with a hotel for a particular period of time to sell a set of its rooms for a fixed price. The rooms are then sold to OTAs and TMCs. Hotels and wholesalers are striving to keep their rooms filled to capacity and resort to having to negotiate special room rates.

Direct connection to providers

Direct connectivity to transport and hospitality providers is also one of the appropriate options to focus on. Usually, it’s available via two-way API communication that allows exchanging data between different systems. With the direct connection, an OTA avoids middlemen and gets relevant and updated content. The fewer third parties there are, the more competitive pricing you have.

Which GDS system is the best?

No doubt, GDSs are the best at... globally covering distribution for travel networks. Sure, they have drawbacks like extensive requirements, long confirmation processes, and abundant resource consumption. And there’s still room for growth for GDS adoption of low-cost carriers and NDC content.

Apart from that, there’s no straight answer to the question of which GDS is better: Amadeus, Sabre, or Travelport. The answer is more complicated, and we hope this article helped clarify things.

If your travel company is not that tech-savvy, employ a travel technology consultant, and consider other options.

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• Amadeus GDS is one of the most preferred GDS systems, offering deals on flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing, and cruise to travel management companies. 

Galileo GDS

• The Galileo GDS system , offered by TravelPort, is one of the most sophisticated global distribution systems used by agents, aggregators & hospitality companies.
• The Sabre Global Distribution System unites more than 350,000 travel agents around the world, offering airline, hotel, cruise, and car rental bookings. Sabre integration has been proven to improve travel agents’ productivity and efficiency.

Travelport GDS

• Travelport is a global distribution system (GDS) business, operating in more than 170 countries. Travelport GDS makes possible the creation and integration of unique travel applications with the help of strategic messaging platforms (Apollo XML and Galileo XML).

Wordspan GDS

• Worldspan is a provider of travel technology and content and a part of the Travelport GDS business. Which is used by travel agents and travel-related websites to book airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, tour packages, and associated products.

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BookingXML sets up GDS software for IATA-approved travel agencies, allowing them to sell tickets directly online via their B2C, B2B, B2B2C, and B2B2B portal interfaces. Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus, and Worldspan are the major GDSs, and they provide a comprehensive travel e-commerce system and reservation platform to OTAs worldwide. We offer GDS integration solutions that allow travel agents and operators to manage bookings and offers, among other things. 

Our GDS software development experts have extensive experience developing web services such as booking engines, custom websites, front-office systems for travel agencies, and corporate self-booking tools. With GDS, operators can provide comparison reports on travel expenses for their clients. As a result, if GDS continues to grow over time, it will undoubtedly dominate the travel industry.

GDS makes it easier to deliver package offerings by integrating multiple service providers into one single platform. Travel agents can easily and quickly modify and update packages to meet the specific needs of their customers. Furthermore, agents can provide better rates, which increases customer satisfaction.

We have developed and designed different Internet Booking Engines (IBE) integrating various GDS functionalities for several travel start-ups previously. Our experience and supreme expertise in designing and developing various types of IBEs and integrating them with multiple GDS APIs have made us a global leader in this service area.

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Benefits of the GDS Booking System

Generally, the amount of bookings generated by the GDS exceeds that of direct bookings. 

Revenues are high because the Global Distribution System places hotel information, rates, dates, etc. at a location that travel agents can easily locate. 

The use of a GDS System shows a rise among corporate and leisure travelers.

GDS is highly effective in attracting international travelers. This is why the use of GDS among travel agents is growing exponentially every year. 

OTAs have greatly improved the travel shopping experience and convenience for consumers and increased price transparency. 

GDSs facilitate the retail travel agency and OTA business models. 

The GDSs enable travel agents to make their travel services available to consumers globally where they might not otherwise be able to achieve effective global market penetration through direct marketing efforts.

Booking through the GDS system is preferable for corporate travel agents as a suitable reservation process for holidays, air, hotel, and rental cars. 

Travel agents can get a global platform for their business with strong market penetration.

The global distribution system is the basis to enter corporate clients across the world 

GDS is the ability to update the status of inventory in real time. Due to its real-time status update capability managers can view rate changes and can easily change price points or make special offers. Agents can instantly view all of the changes and will be able to suggest new updates and offer to clients without any interruption to make the deal. 

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5 Best Travel Agency Reservation Systems in 2025

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Traditional spreadsheets and diaries for bookings and payments are highly ineffective a thing of the past.

Travel agents often struggle with booking activities like wedding destinations, bachelor parties, corporate travel, etc. To compete against the best-selling travel agencies, you need to use an online reservation system like SquadTrip that makes your simple yet tiring tasks a piece of cake. 

But with so many options out there, finding the best travel agency reservation system can feel overwhelming. In this article, we review the best systems you can use that will boost revenue for your travel business in 2025.

1. SquadTrip

SquadTrip is a one-stop solution to all your travel management problems. With its interactive yet easy booking pages, you can plan your group trips to numerous destinations. This platform allows providers to automate all booking and payment systems. 

With SquadTrip, you can just share a link for online booking, marketing, simplifying processes for travelers who have busy schedules, or making reservation impulse. It offers free and paid plans starting at $29 /month. 

Key Features:

• Trip Page Builder: Customizable trip pages with detailed itineraries, eye-catching images, and dynamic add-ons. You can offer multiple packages within one trip for different preferences.
• Payment and Billing Management: Flexible payment options, including auto-monthly billing to fit different deposit amounts. You can either pass the processing fee to the customer or add it to the all-inclusive rate. 
• Daily Payouts: Payment is processed securely through Stripe , and you can set up daily payouts​.
• Real-Time Dashboard: Agents can track deposits, expenses, registration stats, and payment statuses, while travelers can view their own booking information, including receipts and payment plans.
• Automated communication: Send customized emails and messages to keep everyone informed on the updates. 
• Feedback & Data Analysis: SquadTrip’s API collects client information to understand preferences and allow agents to gain feedback to plan their upcoming trips.
• SquadTrip allows you to embed customizable booking pages directly onto your website, streamlining the checkout process for travelers without leaving your site​
• Its inventory management allows agents to set quantity limits for bookings, packages, and add-ons
• Attendees can manage their bookings, purchase add-ons, and review itineraries through a personalized travel portal ​.
• SquadTrip enables tracking of payments and bookings, with data export options for easy sharing with suppliers​
• It has a secure payment option allowing travelers to pay via Apple Pay and debit/credit cards through Stripe. through Stripe.
• Users who are new to digital tools, setting up and managing various features (like automation, dashboards, and custom workflows) could find it complex at the start. But SquadTrip has a comprehensive help center that has answers to your questions. 

2. Travefy 

Travefy is a travel management platform designed for travel agents to create itineraries, manage bookings, and collaborate with clients more efficiently. It offers a user-friendly interface to streamline itinerary building and communication with travelers.

With the increasing demands of the travel industry, Travefy equips agents with the tools needed to keep up with customer expectations and provide seamless travel experiences.

• Custom Itineraries: Create detailed, visually appealing itineraries with rich media and links to bookings.
• CRM Capabilities: Manage customer information, bookings, and preferences all in one place.
• Mobile App: Offers a mobile app for travelers to access their itineraries anytime, anywhere.
• Expense Tracking: Includes features for tracking trip-related expenses for easier management.
• The platform has a wide range of tools for itinerary management, client communication, and trip tracking.
• Clients can collaborate directly through shared itineraries, enhancing social engagement​.
• Some users report a lack of deeper customization options for more complex itineraries.
• Travefy may be expensive for smaller agencies due to its monthly subscription cost​

Hero is a cloud-based booking platform designed to simplify the booking process and improve client management for agents. Its travel technology allows agencies to streamline operations, manage itineraries, and better customer service.

Additionally, Hero integrates secure payment gateways, making it easier for agencies to process transactions, handle multiple payment options, and ensure secure payments for their clients. 

• Booking Automation: S implifies the booking process by integrating with global distribution systems (GDS).
• Customizable Itineraries: Allows travel agents to create and share detailed itineraries with clients, including accommodations, flights, and activities.
• Payment Processing: Integrates payment solutions to manage transactions securely within the platform.
• The platform is user-friendly, making it easy for travel agents to manage bookings and client interactions.
• It has built-in CRM tools for customer relationship management and personalization.
• Hero’s pricing can be steep for smaller online travel agencies, especially those looking for more functionalities

Amadeus is a booking and distribution system for travel agencies and airlines. It helps streamline bookings for flights, hotels, car rentals, and other travel services. The platform automates many manual tasks and ensures your customers always have access to the latest offers and availability.

As a software solution, Amadeus allows agencies to manage all aspects of their travel operations efficiently, from booking management to payment processing.

• Global Distribution System (GDS): Access to over 500 airlines, 770,000 hotels, and numerous car rental services.
• Automation Tools: Streamlines processes like booking, payment, and itinerary management.
• Real-time Data: Provides real-time availability and pricing.
• The platform has a wide global reach and extensive travel inventory.
• It is highly reliable for travel agents because of its powerful automation tools.
• Many agents believe that Amadeus is not suitable for smaller agencies because of its high cost.
• New travel agents might struggle with its complex features, it may take time to adjust which can affect the performance of the trips. 

Rezdy is built for tour operators to simplify travel booking system, activities, and excursions. Travel agents can use its technology to streamline their processes by automating tasks and offering integrations with various travel marketplaces.

• Custom Booking Engine: Accept bookings directly through your website.
• Channel Management: Distribute tours to multiple OTAs and agents.
• Payment Processing: Integrated solutions for secure payments.
• Automated Notifications: Send automatic booking confirmations and reminders.
• User-friendly platform that simplifies booking management for operators without needing technical expertise.
• It helps expand visibility and increase bookings by connecting with multiple OTAs and resellers.
• The platform sends automated booking confirmations and reminders, reducing manual follow-ups.
• Rezdy may lack advanced customization features for complex, highly specialized group trip operations.
• The platform is not suitable for small travel businesses and startups because of the high cost

What is the Best Travel Agency Reservation System?

If you’re confused about which travel agency software suits you best, it all depends on your business needs. 

SquadTrip is the top choice for travel agents who want a user-friendly, all-in-one platform with automated booking and payment management. Its customizable trip pages, automated communication, and inventory management make it an ideal solution for managing group trips. The platform is easy to use and ita efficient features provide a standout option compared to other platforms.

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What is a GDS (Global Distribution System)?

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a central platform that enables travel agencies, online travel agencies, airlines, hotels, car rental companies and other service providers to distribute products and services efficiently. It serves as a one-stop shop for travel information and bookings, enabling seamless transactions and providing travelers with multiple options at competitive prices, underscoring its critical role in the modern travel industry.

How does a Global Distribution System work?

Here is a condensed description of how a GDS works:

• Integration : Service providers such as airlines, hotels and car rental companies integrate their inventory and pricing information into the GDS database.
• Access : Travel agents access the Global Distribution System through specialized software or web interfaces. They can search for available flights, hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel services based on specific criteria such as date, destination and budget.
• Reservation : Once a traveler selects a service, the travel agency or online travel agency makes the reservation directly through the GDS. The system then communicates with the service provider’s reservation system to confirm the booking and issue tickets or vouchers.
• Updates and changes : The GDS constantly updates availability and pricing information in real time to ensure that travel agents and travelers have access to the most up-to-date options. It also allows existing bookings to be changed or canceled if necessary.

Who uses a Global Distribution System?

Various companies in the travel industry rely on GDSs to help them operate:

• Travel Agencies : Both traditional brick-and-mortar travel agencies and online travel agencies use Global Distribution Systems to search and book travel on behalf of their clients.
• Airlines : The world’s major airlines distribute their flight inventory through GDSs, making it available to travel agents and travelers worldwide.
• Hotels : Hotel chains and individual properties use GDSs to distribute room availability and rates to travel agents and corporate clients.
• Car rental companies : Car rental companies integrate their fleets and rates into Global Distribution Systems, allowing travel agents to book cars for their clients.

What different GDSs are there?

There are several Global Distribution Systems (GDS) that are widely used in the travel and tourism industry. Here are some of the most popular:

• Amadeus : Amadeus is one of the largest GDSs and serves a wide range of travel suppliers worldwide, including airlines, hotels, car rental companies and tour operators.
• Sabre : Sabre is another leading GDS offering a full range of travel services. It is used by airlines, hotels, cruise lines, car rental companies and other travel service providers.
• Travelport : Travelport is a GDS provider that offers a range of solutions for the travel industry, including the Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan systems. It provides travel agencies with access to a wide range of travel services and also offers technology solutions for airlines, hotels and other travel suppliers.
• Worldspan : Worldspan is part of Travelport and provides a range of services to travel suppliers and travel agencies.
• ITA Software by Google : ITA Software is a technology company acquired by Google that provides travel search and booking solutions. It offers advanced tools for searching airfares, itineraries and availability.

These GDS systems offer similar services, but there are also differences in terms of functionalities, coverage, user interface and availability of additional services. Travel suppliers and travel agencies often choose the GDS that best suits their specific requirements.

Who finances a Global Distribution System?

Funding for a Global Distribution System typically involves a combination of revenue streams:

• Subscription fees : Travel agencies and OTAs pay subscription fees for access to the GDS platform and its services.
• Transaction fees : Service providers pay a commission or transaction fee for each booking made through the GDS.
• Additional services : Global Distribution System providers may offer additional services, such as marketing solutions, analytics and consulting, for which they charge fees.
• Advertising revenue : Some GDS platforms generate revenue through advertising partnerships with travel-related companies.

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Galileo GDS software is a comprehensive travel reservation system that has been a leader in the travel industry for many years. It provides travel businesses with the tools to simplify their reservation processes, improve the travel booking process, and grow their business. Whether you’re a travel agency, tour operator, or hotel, Galileo is designed to fit your specific needs and help travel businesses succeed.

Galileo offers everything you need to boost productivity, increase revenue and improve the overall customer experience. Whether you’re seeking to simplify your reservation process, enhance your booking engine or access global travel content

Galileo GDS comprehensive software includes everything from booking and managing flights, hotels, and car rental software to arranging cruises, tour operator software , and activities. It also has advanced reporting and analytics capabilities.  All of these features make Galileo GDS a one-stop shop for all travel needs. And with its high level of customization, Galileo API can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your business.

Benefits of Galileo GDS Integration

Galileo reservation system is a top-tier solution in the travel industry, offering robust travel applications and exceptional support to developers. By leveraging Galileo GDS, you can keep your business ahead of the curve and achieve ongoing growth and success.

Integrating Galileo API into your business can offer various benefits, including cost reduction and new growth opportunities. With the Galileo API integration, you’ll have real-time access to high-speed providers, low-cost global carriers, and information from multiple sources through a single API.

Maximize the potential of your business and stay ahead of the competition by integrating Galileo GDS software. Galileo can help you keep pace with the constantly evolving travel industry, allowing you to offer your customers the latest and most innovative travel solutions. Travel companies and OTA’s can reduce your operating costs by utilizing Galileo API while taking advantage of new market opportunities.

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Galileo Flight Booking API connects multiple airlines worldwide, offering their clients more competitive flight pricing options. With the capability to process millions of transactions per minute, Galileo GDS is designed to meet the demands of even the busiest travel agencies. The system’s user-friendly interface allows customers to easily book multiple travel services from one platform.

Galileo Hotel Booking API

Galileo hotel booking software is a comprehensive travel technology solution. It enables travel agents and tour operators to search, compare and book a wide range of hotel properties across the globe. Galileo Hotel API offers versatile and efficient solutions to independent hoteliers, multinational hotels, and boutique properties.

As a platform, Galileo connects hotels with travel agents, business travelers, and global travel buyers. Through Travelport , its web service lets you connect to over 650,000 hotels and travel companies in 180 countries.

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Galileo GDS provides many benefits to travel agents, airlines, and travelers. One of the major benefits of using Galileo is access to a diverse range of travel products. With this complete access, travel agents can easily provide their customers with the best options to suit their travel needs.

Galileo travel agency software helps you save money and make more profits. As one of the biggest global distribution systems, it gives you access to various travel options through web APIs, including airlines and other services.

Integrating the Galileo GDS XML API web services into your website using the Etraviax online booking engine platform is quick. It also ensures the preservation of your website’s design, branding, and overall look. With Galileo Flight API Integration, we can provide your customers with an enhanced booking experience without sacrificing your website’s uniqueness.

Integrating Galileo flight booking system into your travel portal offer features like

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• Participate in Frequent Flier Programs
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• Confirm your ticket instantly.
• Search for One Way, Return, or Multi-City flights.
• Access multiple airlines with ease
• Utilize advanced search filters for customized results.
• View flight details, including flight name, number, departure and arrival times, number of stops, and flight duration.

Galileo API offers Integrated NDC Support from Airlines Worldwide

Galileo GDS is a comprehensive solution that offers integrated NDC support for airlines worldwide. With its seamless integration with the NDC API (New Distribution Capability), airlines can distribute tickets and products through NDC-XML messaging. Galileo is also fully integrated with the NDC (New Distribution Capability) application program interface, allowing airlines to distribute tickets and products through NDC-XML messaging. Galileo GDS   integration enhances the ability to reach customers directly, providing them with a more convenient and efficient booking experience.

How the Galileo GDS System Works?

The Galileo software system links travel agents to a comprehensive database of airlines and other service providers through a single platform. Etraviax travel software is an efficient solution for travel agents to access information on seat availability, rates, and booking data for various travel sectors such as airlines.

Etraviax makes travel booking solution easier by connecting to the Galileo GDS System. With its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities, the Galileo software system simplifies travel booking and helps travel agents provide their clients with the best possible travel options. The system integrates multiple reservation systems into one entity. This means travel agents can easily compare and book all types of travel services, making the process smoother and more efficient.

Galileo Flight Reservation System for Travel Bookings

Its key features include:

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• Search for one-way, round-trip, or multi-city flights.
• Intuitive Reservation Process
• Access to multiple airlines
• PNR Generation for all GDS carriers
• Passenger Profiling

Galileo GDS enrichs travel companies with their flight reservation software   to take charge of their travel operations and give their customers a unique and great travel experience.

Advantages of Galileo Software Flights Module:

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• Detailed Filtering:  Filter by the air carrier, class, price, and more.
• One-way & Round-trip Options:  Find flights for both types of itineraries.
• Easy Booking:  Book tickets directly through the module.
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• Convenient Cancellation:  Cancel tickets with ease.
• Order Tracking:  Keep track of tickets by ticket number, name, or air transport.

Galileo GDS changes how people buy and sell travel by making it easy for buyers and sellers to connect through its agency, online, and corporate travel channels. It is one of the largest distributors in the world and a top provider of transaction processing solutions. Therefore, Etraviax is the go-to choice for all travel needs.

The globally recognized Galileo GDS platform is at the forefront of Etraviax’s offerings. The strength of Galileo GDS lies in its skilled personnel, balanced global presence, advanced technology, various airline GDS relationships, market share, and stable product line. With a worldwide market share of 22%, Galileo GDS has significantly impacted the travel industry, operating in over 170 countries.

Whether you’re a corporate travel manager, an online travel agency, or a travel agent, Etraviax has everything you need to succeed. With real-time access to travel content and cutting-edge transaction processing solutions, Galileo GDS provides a comprehensive travel booking experience. So if you want to take your travel business to the next level, choose Etraviax and the power of Galileo GDS.

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Travel GDS has been one of the major contributing factors to the success of online travel portals and the growth of the travel industry. GDS is an important reservation tool used by online travel agencies to provide their customers access to a real-time inventory of hotels, flights, rental cars, tours, etc.

Global Reservation System is a reservation tool which can be integrated for streamlining travel bookings for all travel partners including travel agents, travel companies, tour operators and online travel agents.

GDS is more than just a reservation system though; we can communicate with other channels also. Trawex travel management software has full GDS integration built-in.

Travel GDS can be used to handle the booking of reservations, and also to communicate with other parties.

Whether you operate an airline, a hotel, a travel agency, a tour operator or some other tourism-related service, you can use GDS to streamline your operations.

Travel GDS is ideal for airlines which want to improve their communication and visibility with travel agencies and save time, money and overhead on their booking formalities.

To increase and maximize your online travel booking, we've built a booking engine that allows travel GDS.

This ensures that your potential guests will experience a seamless booking experience from your website through Trawex's travel software.

Because we want our customers to have booking engines that are right for them, we built a customized solution your guests will love.

Multiple calendar options to fit your hospitality segment, additional revenue generating features like tour packages and special offers are just the beginning.

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Why are Travel Global Distribution Systems beneficial?

Trawex is a leading Travel Technology Company and it helps to integrates Global Distribution for travel agencies to deliver the best in class travel software. We enable travel agents to be GDS connected.

Most travel websites, which are connected with GDS, do have flights, hotels, cars, cruise, rails and other value-added services. Trawex employees are highly skilled professionals in the travel technology domain.

The team is qualified to deliver a top-class GDS system. The Global Distribution System (GDS) is a primary reservation tool for travel agents.

It is important for travel agents to booking airline tickets and other kinds of travel goodes (like hotels and cars).

Whether you run an airline, a hotel, a travel agency, a tour operator or some other tourism-related service, you can use GDS to streamline your processes.

Travel GDS is ideal for airlines that want to improve their communication and visibility with travel agencies and save time, money and overhead on their booking formalities.

Major travel organizations and professionals use a Global Distribution System (GDS) to synchronize travel activities comprehensive from flights to hotels to car rental.

The main data source and reservation point of contact for online travel agencies are global distribution systems (GDSs).

The GDS collects and associates travel data from a wide range of service providers and allows agents to reserve airplane seats, rent cars, book hotel rooms, etc.

This way travel agencies need not directly connect with hundreds of airlines, hotels, and other end providers. They also deliver APIs to integrate reservation support into OTA booking engines to let tourists book online.

It is important to note that the GDS does not maintain inventory and rates but passes it through to the end-user from the hotel. The hotel will load rates.

When an inquiry is made the GDS simply passes the information to the end-user. Trawex gives you access to a world of content and functionality through web services APIs and desktop connection.

It’s designed to run together with your existing API solutions for efficient and low-risk execution. Galileo GDS provides you access to worldwide low-cost carriers, high-speed support providers and multi-source content through a single API can help you clear the confusion of multiple programming interfaces, while saving valuable time and money.

Amadeus Global Distribution System has all the essential capabilities and merits to succeed in the long run, because it’s a complete travel management system, and also it is diversity in combining the travel contents. Amadeus is organized around two major proficiencies, GDS and travel IT solutions.

Amadeus system also provides airlines the next generation departure control systems to airlines.  Amadeus's information technology team processes the transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry.

Amadeus is a member of IATA and OTA. Its IATA airline designator code is 1A. Amadeus as a technology provider for airlines has the below functionalities.

Imperative Benefits of GDS integration for Travel & Tour Operating Services

The Trawex GDS management area is unique. Of course, you may specify specific rates for the general GDS and specific channels.

Trawex also has an organization area for the GDS which allows you to change descriptions, uploading photos, manage area attractions and restaurants.

A GDS delivers data in real-time, so agents can determine which particular flights, accommodation, or other services best suit their client’s needs in seconds.

And because GDSs have extended to other travel services, the entire combination (i.e. flight, car, and hotel) can be acquired on one platform, eliminating the difficulty of booking each module individually. GDSs also organized agents to limited-time sales, special rates, and promotional packages for further use.

Travel agencies traditionally depend on GDS for services, products & rates to provision travel-related services to the end consumers.

A Trawex Global Distribution System can link services, rates, and bookings associating products and services through all three travel sectors: i.e., airline reservations, hotel reservations, car rentals.

In the world of air ticketing, they persist the main distribution channel. However, in other areas, online travel agents (OTAs) are now cleaning up in terms of the sheer volume of content and bookings.

Our Airline Reservation System is a web-based engine linked with global GDS systems including Amadeus, Galileo, and sabre, which collects the information from all the airlines.

Trawex is cloud-based, technically advanced design is built to effectively handle the current and future volume on digital channels.

This platform manages all distribution for Hotel bookings, flight bookings, car rentals and reservations for its website, mobile apps and third-party distribution partners.

Global Reservation System is a booking tool that can be integrated for streamlining tourism bookings for all travel partners together with travel agents, travel companies, tour operators and online travel agents.

Trawex travel management software has full GDS integration built-in. Travel GDS can be used to handle the booking of reservations, and also to connect with other parties.

Online booking tools were introduced as add on to many travel management companies' (TMCs) services as technology developed. Therefore, most travel management companies utilize third party software and resell it to their customers.

However, there are a small number of innovative travel management companies that develop their software, which can deliver a better-quality user experience.

Hotels usually sell their rooms for 30% cheaper on GDS (compared to public rates). Central Reservation Services (CRS) , such as Sabre, allow hotels to sell their rooms to all GDS simultaneously.

Trawex provides universal data, rates, offers, and real-time availability of airlines, hotel rooms, car rental, bus tickets and many others to make the travel industry more informatics and cultured.

Increasing your online hotel prominence can be done in many ways. For small independent hotels, GDS is usually too expensive to be considered.

Today, OTA’s are a must, and although metasearch engines are slightly more technical to manage, they can also be an attractive selling channel to consider.

Global Distribution System updates the status of the record in real-time.  Thus managers can view rates change and can further change the price or make special offers.

Agents can view all the changes instantly and will be able to suggest the new updates and offer to clients without any interruption to make a deal.

It is desirable to invest in GDS because the system places your holiday booking service and records in front of large clients without any extra expenditure on your marketing budget.

The unique selling proposition of GDS that it can provide the best holiday packages to your guests at the lowest rate, which includes air, hotel, and car rental. There are only four major GDS in the market- Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, and Worldspan.

They provide access to both B2B and B2C platforms and exposure to global inventories of airline hotels, cars, and buses. You can use the Global Distribution System for airline booking, hotel booking, and car rentals much more suitably.

We utilize the classiest technology available, making our connection to the GDS all-in-one next generation. Travel agents can access more accurate and up-to-date data on your hotel at any given time easily and instantly.

A huge amount of time and investment has been put towards programming this connection so that real-time updates are made available and available to you.Improve your visibility to one of the most profitable guest segments – the business client – and see your revenue grow.

Our rates, inventory and other information on the GDS are managed through your channel manager, in exactly the same way as your other channels.

Trawex will offer the lowest available applicable airfare to our traveler’s requirements during the offline and online booking process.

As a Sabre Connected agent, you can be assured that Trawex has access to the lowest fares through our Global Distribution System (GDS) and is also the overwhelming leader in the frequency of finding the lower fares vs. other global distribution systems. 

A mirror image of the traveler name record in the airline reservation system is kept in the travel GDS system .

If a traveler books a journey containing air segments of multiple airlines through a travel agency, the traveler name record in the GDS system would hold information on his entire itinerary, each airline he flies on would only have a portion of the itinerary that is related to them.

By using the right provider, you eliminate the frustration of signing up with each platform, and you can connect to all of the top providers without paying the individual fees.

This then allows hotels to manage their listing information, inventory, and pricing from a single touchpoint.

Global Distribution System keeps the travel agencies from initial search in making a booking, from ticketing pricing, from handling reservations to check-in and departure processes and enables the entire travel journey experience from door-to-door for numerous people.

Airline reservations software typically comes as part of a larger suite of airline software. While direct bookings are rising, and they do represent a significant amount of revenue for hotel operators, there are still more bookings being generated through the GDS than through hotel websites.

Global distribution systems were initially set up for use by the airlines but were later prolonged to travel agents. Today, the systems allow users to buy tickets from multiple different providers or airlines.

Most internet-based travel services back-end is a Global Distribution System. By using the right provider, you eliminate the frustration of signing up with each platform, and you can connect to all of the top providers without paying the individual fees.

In a matter of moments, you will be partnered with Sabre, Travelport, Amadeus and many more! This provides travel agents with your property description, hotel amenities and information about local attractions.

More travel agents depend on the GDS to find the best places for their clients to stay. Every year, more agents are realizing that this is the best way to easily connect with hotel properties from around the world.

Through the GDS, the agents have access to live rates and availability, and they can easily book rooms for their clients. GDSs provide general data for booking and reservations.

However, if you want exact results like hotel booking or car rentals, it’s worth looking at dedicated products.

The GDS is often used to tap into the corporate travel market because it can present hotels, flights, and car rentals in one simple and convenient interface. Many companies organizing trips for their staff will use the GDS as their preferred booking method.

Trawex solutions were created to allow hotels to discover the web and all its potential, with total independence and the maximum return. Trawex allows you to sell any kind of additional product or service, with or without your rooms, increasing your businesses.

We offer control of multiple reservations channels from one global CRS and distribution platform, providing bookings directly to the PMS desktop. Trawex ensures guests receive instant confirmations and seamless service, whichever booking channel they choose.

It simplifies the guest reservation process, increases direct booking conversions, yield and profits by lowering the cost of guest acquisition.

To increase sales and expand their agency network, airlines needed a different class of systems, commonly known as GDS. Now GDSs provide access not only to aviation content but also to offers for the sale of hotels, car rentals, etc.

The experimental of choosing the best GDS API has been about for years. While there are technical differences that may tip the scales, market coverage also plays an important role.

Common practice is to use the popular GDS for a region as this means a little better seating choices and pricing from carriers. The GDS can help hotel managers expose new market subdivisions to encourage their products.

In many cases, hotel operators discover through the GDS that there are traveler market segments interested in their products that they couldn’t previously reach. Many travel agents are trusting on the GDS to find the best places for their customers to stay.

Every year, more agents are realizing that this is the best way to easily connect with hotel properties from around the world. Through the GDS, the agents have access to live rates and availability, and they can easily book rooms for their clients.

When you complete your hotel report comprehensively, the GDS increases search positioning and displays your brand messaging during the search and booking process, which means travel agents are more easily able to source your hotel for their clients.

A GDS system is the heart of the travel industry with a real-time link to the multiple database. Travelers now go to travel portals to find travel products like hotels, flights, etc.

A GDS permits real-time access to the inventory system of a hotel with the current prices, discounts, room types, facilities like Wi-Fi and different aspects of interest to the possible client.

Trawex increases your competitive edge with features like comprehensive guest profiles and offers, Group facility point’s improvement, and Headquarter Groups, which allows members to view and book into your groups.

Even though the development of systems from distribution went from CRS to GDS, i.e. solved the goal of maximizing customer reach; in recent years, a different trend has begun to appear on the market.

Multiple calendar options to fit your hospitality sector, additional revenue-generating structures like tour packages and special offers are just the beginning. Integrate the Global Distribution System into your website will maximize your revenue potential.

The online tourism industry has tremendous magnetism. The Usage of the Global distribution system shows a rise across corporate and leisure travelers. GDS is highly effective in alluring international travelers.

This is the intention of why using GDS among the travel agents is rising rapidly every year. OTAs have significantly improved the travel shopping experience and convenience for clients and have increased pricing transparency.

GDSs permit the retail travel organization and OTA business models.

The GDSs permit the travel agents to make their travel services accessible to clients worldwide where they might not otherwise be able to reach well-organized worldwide market penetration through direct marketing efforts.

There is a mixture of high-tech and positive emotions from traveling. A GDS allows you to discover and tap into the most powerful and motivated market segments. To maximize your online travel booking, we've built a booking engine that allows travel GDS.

This ensures that your potential guests will experience an all-in-one booking experience from your website through Trawex's travel software. Booking through the Global distribution system is better for commercial travel agents as a suitable reservation process for holidays, air, and hotel and rental cars.

Travel agents can get an international platform for their business with tough market penetration. GDS is the capability to update the status of inventory in real-time. 

Due to its real-time status update capability directors can view rates change and can easily alter price points or make special offers.

Agents can view all the changes immediately and will be able to recommend the new updates and offers to clients without any interruption to make the deal. Your GDS software system should help you make the best resolutions about your marketing approach and distribution plan.

Select a provider that offers complete reporting tools that allow you to view and evaluate booking data. It’s imperative you have the capability for the GDS to integrate completely with your existing PMS, online booking engine and channel manager.

This simplifies the procedure for you and allows you to successfully implement and accomplish your distribution scheme. Customers using these systems receive real-time rate information and can confirm reservations instantly.

Interactive reservations make it simple for prospective guests to go through the booking process without a travel agent or hotel representative.

It’s a wise choice to invest in a GDS. The system places your holiday booking services in front of huge clients without affecting your marketing budget.

The unique marketing point of GDS is that it can provide the best rates to your visitors, which no other systems can offer. Your visitors can find packages that include a hotel stay, air travel, and car rental.

The Trawex booking engine linked with GDS systems delivers better inventory and rates to end customers and travel agencies.

Travel agencies are going for online airline reservation software because of 24/7 accessibility and real-time bookings. Our state of the art B2B Online Booking System is an exclusive software established in-house.

The Trawex booking engine activities for travel agents, tour operators, and other travel companies, enabling a fast and efficient booking process.

We can improve your existing website by providing a smooth and hassle-free implementation process.

In every application development we make sure the application works well on numerous platforms with the same user interface and user experience.

Features of Travel GDS:

Central Reservation Sytsem:

Whether the size of your organization is small or large, Trawex will help you to sell your products like holiday packages, car rentals, flights and, hotels.

Flexibility:

Workflows Adapted to Your Operation. Trawex Reservations Platform offers flexible process flows, including group management - meaning you can work as you desire without being tied to a single, rigid process.

More flexibility, fewer headache.

Ability To Target Specific Markets:

A GDS allows you to discover and tap into the most powerful and motivated market segments. 

Comprehensive Reporting:

Our GDS software helps you make the best decisions regarding your marketing strategy and distribution plan. 

Select a provider that offers comprehensive reporting tools that allow you to view and evaluate you’re booking data.

Simple And Affordable Connection:

Manage demand and rate availability. 

Maximize booking conversions through direct homepage reservations.

Benefits Of Travel GDS:

Flight reservation system.

Hotel reservation system.

Car reservation system.

Events reservation system.

Events ticket management.

Sightseeing booking system.

Transfers booking system.

Holiday packages.

Report availability and prices of travel products.

Reserve user requests.

Sale and ticketing.

Track sales.

Facilitates control management for travel agencies.

Advanced Search departure/arrival time, air carrier, class.

Search for one way & round way flights.

Reduce your GDS distribution costs.

Book airline tickets.

Cancel airline tickets.

Exposure to worldwide Inventory

B2B and B2C achievable

Access to all Travel Agency Software

Targeting all travel agencies

Agents effectively with best fares and commissions

Singled windowed interface integration

Easy connectivity and content mapper

New distribution channels open to inventory

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Trawex platform currently empowers 1000+ customers across 4 continents, 10000+ bookings a day, 1000000+ travel searches a day, across 200+ suppliers, 600,000+ hotels, 1000+ airlines, 200,000+ activities, 30,000+ cruise itineraries and much more for your brand..

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What is travel agency software and who is it useful for, what benefits does travel agent software offer.

• Simplified booking processes: Customers can compare and book flights, accommodation, and services from various suppliers via a user-friendly travel booking system
• Automation of back-office tasks: Automated itinerary creation, invoicing, and payments help businesses save time and boost productivity
• Real-time inventory management: Centralized inventory data enables businesses to make customized recommendations and prevent overbooking
• Built-in Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Businesses can better manage customer relationships by tracking interactions and preferences
• Immediate cost savings: Businesses can access negotiated rates and discounts to provide competitive pricing
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• Starter: This plan is completely free to use, with no monthly subscription fee. The first 5 bookings each month are completely free too (with a 5% booking fee thereafter). You’ll have access to consolidated invoicing, unlimited cost centers, one policy and approval workflow, and travel restriction information and alerts.
• Premium: For $99/month and a 3% booking fee, you’ll have access to concierge services and savings of up to 25% with VAT-ready invoices.
• Pro: For $299/month and a 3% booking fee, you'll unlock unlimited policy and approval workflows, unlimited budgets by cost center, custom reports and insights, and access to corporate rates.
• Enterprise: This option is designed for enterprise businesses that want to customize their requirements. To find out more about this plan, get in touch with an expert .

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• A centralized booking platform provides travel agents with access to a range of travel options, including flights, accommodations, car rentals, and more.
• Sabre’s GDS allows travel agents to search, compare, and book travel services for their clients.
• A mobile app enables travel management companies (TMCs), corporate travel managers, and travelers to access, manage and organize their business trips and itineraries.
• CRM tools help travel agencies manage customer information, preferences, and communication history.
• Reporting and analytics features provide insights into booking patterns, sales performance, and other key metrics to help travel agencies make informed business decisions.

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• Businesses can publish mini websites for each project to help their clients visualize the whole trip in one go.
• Businesses can consolidate suppliers within a personal catalog for easy management.
• Budgets can be adjusted flexibly using dynamic pricing to align with each client's requirements.
• Ezus automates trip costing to help agencies stay within each client's budget.
• Travel proposal documents and quotes can be customized and tailored to an agency’s unique branding.

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• Starter: $139 per month.
• Professional: $399 per month.
• Premium: $849 per month.
• Enterprise: Customized subscription prices are available for larger enterprises.

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• Tools to help manage and book travel services, including flights, accommodations, tours, car rentals, and cruises.
• A travel CRM helps agencies manage customer information, preferences, communication history, and interactions to boost targeted marketing efforts.
• Integrations with suppliers, including airlines, hotels, and car rental companies help agents access real-time product availability and accurate pricing information.
• Reporting and analytics features enable travel agencies to gain insights into sales, revenue, booking trends, and other key performance metrics.
• Each platform and its workflows and processes are customizable to meet the unique needs of each business.

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• Travel agents can access booking platforms where they can search, compare, and book flights, accommodation, car rentals, and other travel services from multiple suppliers.
• Travelport provides APIs that enable travel agencies to integrate Travelport's data and booking capabilities into their own systems and websites.
• The platform’s “Productivity Automator” feature streamlines workflows and reduces the number of manual back-office tasks.
• Businesses can process payments, manage commissions, and handle financial transactions within the platform.
• Travel agencies can access reporting and analytics tools to gain insights into sales, revenue, booking trends, and other important performance metrics.

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• Businesses can improve efficiency and reduce costs with completely automated sales workflows.
• A reporting engine helps businesses access accurate profitability reports for each tour and package product.
• Reports on supplier performance help companies understand the revenue generated for each supplier, aiding in renegotiations for better commissions.
• Businesses can access multilingual quotes, invoices, and travel itineraries.
• Automated payment reminders enable quicker reconciliation.

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• Juniper’s booking engine enables businesses to create personalized vacation packages for their customers.
• Businesses can access yield management tools and adjust prices and offers according to market conditions.
• A flexible booking system enables customers, travel agencies, and affiliates to offer products at discounted or commission-based rates.
• Wholesale tour operators can easily offer a wide range of products from a single platform to reach thousands of clients.
• Businesses can manage their product portfolios and update availability, change prices, and sell complementary products directly from the platform.

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Flightslogic is an international travel technology and travel software company and we serve travel companies from 100+ countries across four continents. Flightslogic platform is powered by 200+ suppliers across flight, hotels, car, sightseeing, vacations and other ground services.

We partner with our clients to provide strong distribution capabilities - B2B/B2C / B2B2C travel technology, automate travel business process, powerful back office system, flexible content management system and feature a unique standardization element.

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Travel GDS - A Proven Tool That Reaches Travel Agents at the Point of Sale

As the travel industry continues to become more saturated, companies must use travel gds systems to gain exposure. flightslogic can seamlessly integrate into the travel gds system and expand your travel offerings to allow your business to grow..

What is Travel GDS, Global Distribution Systems? 

The travel GDS software can link services, rates, and bookings consolidating products and services across all 3 travel sectors particularly reservations in airlines.

GDS provides a real-time link to the vendor's direct information. It holds no inventory. With single GDS software , an agent will book flights and different services.

The travel services like GDS system software with B2C, B2B, mid-office, and admin. The passenger name record within the reservation system is maintained within the travel GDS system .

The client's books containing air segments of multiple airlines through a travel agency, the passenger name record within the travel GDS system would hold data on his entire airline he flies on would only have a portion of that's relevant to them.

A travel GDS is a network system maintained by a corporation that allows transactions between travel industry service suppliers, in the main airlines and travel agencies. Travel GDS mainly uses the real-time inventory to service suppliers.

Travel agencies traditionally relied on GDS for services and products so as to provide travel services to the end customers. Thus, a GDS can link services, rates, and bookings consolidating products and services across all travel sectors. Travel GDS system is completely different from a computer reservation system, that is used by the service suppliers.

Primary customers of the travel GDS are travel agents to form a reservation on numerous reservation systems run by the vendors. Travel GDS API has no inventory, the inventory is persisted the vendor's reservation system itself. A travel GDS system will have a real-time link to the vendor's database.

FlightsLogic provides GDS/IDS property for an easy low commission on winning reservations only. We take the work of selecting a supplier and let results represent themselves. By connecting your airline to travel GDS API channels, we provide direct access .

The consumer's rates to thousands of travel affiliate sites like Superior technology, expert advice and an easy fee structure with no with monthly fees and no minimum necessities.

We dedicate tremendous time and effort to developing your promoting text and descriptions to form them as effective as possible, however, we have also developed a couple of further promoting opportunities for your airline that provided to your GDS channels.

The travel GDS is a network/platform that allows travel agencies and their clients to access travel information, buy and compare reservations choices and travel. The travel GDS networks just like the system operated.

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In GDS there are commerce platforms because the GDS travel companies, agents can access planning and inventory of airlines in real-time. GDS links all those services across the primary travel reservation sectors. There are 3 necessary GDS systems: Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre.

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An enormous quantity of advertising campaigns and preference product and optimize spend across all major GDSs. If you are a growing travel agency and do business globally, travel GDS software is the proper choice as this will bring you the simplest competitive edge.

The travel GDS API integration of the Global Distribution System connects millions of suppliers to provide a typical platform for bookings to users across the world.

The travel GDS API is a network/platform that allows travel agencies and their clients to access travel information, buy and compare reservations choices and book travel. GDS networks like the system handle billions of dollars in global travel sales.

Why GDS API Integration is important for travel and tourism  business? 

FlightsLogic reservation system stands with the lead position in airline reservation software and connected to almost all the leading airline companies.

It also provides solutions to travel agencies by providing desktop solutions (search & book) and web services XML to attach to the core information. FlightsLogic Travel GDS API, one of the highest GDS’s of the globe. One will simply sell the flight tickets of all over the globe using the combination of the API system .

We prepare all the technical details when you have got created by the consumers of API contact with Galileo. You can decide that tickets online through the back-office program. We record all flight ticket transactions created by clients through each of your sales channels.

Features of travel GDS API are exposure of worldwide Inventory of airlines. Access to each B2B and B2C, purchase most well-liked seat and different services from GDS with travel agents and agencies and easy connectivity, targeting all travel agencies and agents effectively with best fares and commissions.  

Information maintenance is simple with GDS, we are connectivity and content mapper to new distribution channels 24*7*365 access to travel companies and agencies to entire inventory, the travel companies and tour operators can reach most variety of consumers or travel partners and travel suppliers, Increase within the revenue of their travel business, increase within the efficiency of travel operations, productivity can increase, lowers the expense, maximize the point of sale, it permits to capture new selling chance, real-time access to contents.

FlightsLogic, a leading GDS integration company connects millions of suppliers to provide a typical platform for bookings to users across the world.

A global distribution system alias GDS system is one of the kinds of global airline reservation system and it is the property between the airline reservation system and online travel management companies & booking customers.

A global distribution system is connected to the individual central reservation system of each airline, which is also referred to as an Airline Reservation System. The travel GDS software has links to all or any major airline CRS . A travel GDS software application program interface (API) that allows customers to make an interface like a website, connected to the Galileo.

The travel GDS API is often used for Airline and booking. The information exchange is control via travel GDS API.

FlightsLogic has extremely skilled workers in travel technology at our development center, the team is qualified to deliver top-class reservation systems and well trained in web services integration, user/sub-user modules, and XML live certification method.

FlightsLogic develops platforms & solutions to enable businesses to leverage the huge capabilities of the web. We established itself to become a market share within the travel industry when it involves providing solutions for making & managing online booking businesses.

These days FlightsLogic is one of the quickest growing online ticket booking solutions within the enterprise's area. We have also successfully executed various software solutions for clients in several verticals. We are far ahead of the competition for travel solutions.

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What is GDS? Your Complete Guide to Mastering Travel Technology

Did you know that it has been possible to instantly book flights, car rentals, and hotel rooms using electronic GDS systems since the 1960s? Although we mainly associate bookings with online travel agencies, or OTAs, such as Booking.com, many years before, global distribution systems enabled real-time access to hotel and flight tickets and inventory for travel suppliers worldwide. So what are global distribution systems? How do GDSs support travel agencies and the whole travel industry? You’ll read about it later in this article.

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What are the most popular Global Distribution Systems?

How can i start using a gds, how much does it cost to use a gds.

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a vast computer network connecting hoteliers, travel agencies, hospitality providers, and others involved in other travel-related services .

The GDS enables instant exchange of information, room reservations, price and availability management, and other critical functions needed for the proper operation of tourism.

It transmits up-to-date product, pricing, and availability information to travel agencies and online booking systems to automate the transaction and booking process. GDS is often used for business travel bookings because it allows hotels, flights, and rental cars to be presented in one interface, providing convenience to users.

The GDS intermediates between the travel agent and the central hotel (or airline) reservation system . With the GDS, travel agents can view current rates and available resources for a specific hotel in real-time.

How does the GDS work in practice? Current rates and availability are sent directly from the hotel’s property management system (PMS) to the GDS and online booking pages via the channel manager.

Once a reservation is made in the GDS or online booking site, the channel manager immediately updates availability across all channels, including the hotel’s official website, and automatically transmits the booking details back to the PMS or central reservation system (CRS). This eliminates the need for the travel agent to talk to hotel staff and for the hotel’s reservation agents to enter any data manually.

Importantly, each GDS has individual connection fees and registration requirements. So before choosing a particular GDS, it is worth knowing the terms of cooperation.

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Travel agents use Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) in many ways, as they are a vital tool for organizing travel.

GDS – all-in-one major global distribution systems

GDSs are electronic platforms that allow travel agents, airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and other travel service providers to connect in a single system . As a result, travel agents have access to a wide range of information, pricing, and availability, allowing them to manage bookings for clients effectively.

Access to multiple resources and compare offers

Examples of GDSs popularly used by travel agents include Amadeus , Sabre , and Travelport . These platforms provide access to various resources.

For example, if a client wants to book a flight, a travel agent can use the GDS to check available flights on different airlines and compare prices, flight schedules, and travel options. Once the choice is made, the agent can book the airline ticket directly through the GDS. The GDS also allows the agent to manage bookings, such as changing flights, canceling tickets, adding additional services such as seat reservations, choosing onboard meals, etc.

Verification of hotel room availability

In addition, hospitality providers use GDS to book hotels. Travel agents can browse various hotels and check room availability, prices, location, and customer reviews. With a GDS, they can make hotel reservations on behalf of clients and receive confirmation instantly.

More efficient customer service

GDS systems are essential for travel agents because they allow them to search and book travel services quickly, conveniently, and accurately. This allows travel agents to provide their clients with a wide range of choices, access to up-to-date information, competitive prices, and personalized bookings.

Do you know that the idea of the first GDS system was born during a meeting with two Mr. Smiths in 1953? On an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York, they met C.R. Smith, airline president, and R. Blair Smith, a senior sales consultant at IBM. The brief conversation led to the idea of developing a system for processing airline reservation data that would allow instant electronic access to this data via telecommunications networks.

Today, the GDS Global Distribution System is a sophisticated interface that integrates the various offerings of travel service providers. In addition, its tasks include:

• collecting data from travel providers and storing it in its database. This information includes flight seats and other details, hotel room availability, prices, booking conditions, etc.;
• managing bookings , such as changing flights, canceling reservations, adding additional services, etc.;
• generating booking confirmations for customers and any necessary travel documents, such as airline tickets, hotel vouchers, car rental confirmations, etc. Accommodation providers can provide these documents to clients electronically or in print, making it much easier to organize daily activities.

[Read also: Best travel management solutions ]

GDS and CRS (Computerized Reservation System) are separate but interconnected systems in the travel and hospitality industry. Although they serve similar purposes, there are some differences between them.

Scope and Connectivity

GDS is a comprehensive platform connecting multiple travel suppliers, including airlines, hotels, and car rental companies.

CRS focuses primarily on the internal reservation management system of a single travel service provider, such as an airline or hotel chain.

Integration

GDS integrates different online travel websites and suppliers into a unified system, allowing seamless access to multiple suppliers and their offerings. In addition, it acts as a bridge between travel agencies and suppliers, facilitating the exchange of information and transactions.

CRS is an internal system a single travel supplier uses to manage inventory and bookings. It optimizes a supplier’s internal processes and ensures efficient bookings and related operations management.

Market Coverage

GDS has a global reach and connects hospitality providers worldwide to an extensive network of suppliers.

CRS primarily serves the offerings of a specific travel supplier or group of suppliers. It focuses on its inventory and bookings, making it more limited in market reach.

Customer base

GDS caters to travel agents as intermediaries between travelers and travel suppliers. It provides agents with the tools and resources to effectively manage bookings and deliver personalized travel experiences to their customers.

CRS serves the customers of a specific travel provider directly. It enables bookings, guarantees access to pricing information, and manages bookings now through the supplier’s channels, such as websites or call centers.

Functionality and features

GDS offers a broader range of features, including comprehensive capabilities for searching, comparing prices, checking availability, and managing bookings across multiple other airlines and travel sectors. In addition, it provides agents with powerful tools to handle various travel requirements.

CRS is more focused on the supplier’s specific needs, emphasizing features such as real-time calculations and inventory management, price control, booking modifications, and internal reporting.

IDS (Internet Distribution System) and GDS are integral components of the travel and airline industry, serving different purposes in distributing travel services. The main differences between the two are:

Connectivity and Outreach

IDS connects travel suppliers, such as hotels, directly with online travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDSs), and other distribution channels. This allows suppliers to reach a broad online audience and distribute their services through various online platforms.

GDS connects accommodation providers to a comprehensive network of travel suppliers, including airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and more. It facilitates bookings and information exchange between agents and suppliers, serving as a centralized travel distribution platform.

Target Group

IDS primarily targets online travel agents, tour operators, and other intermediaries operating on digital platforms.

GDS primarily aims at hospitality providers as intermediaries between travelers and travel providers.

Scope of Services

IDS mainly focuses on the distribution of hotel accommodations and related services. It enables hotels to manage rates, availability, and other hotel inventory, across various online channels, providing a broader online presence and maximizing revenue opportunities.

GDS covers a broader spectrum of travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more.

Integration and Technology

IDS uses advanced technology and connectivity solutions to integrate multiple platforms and online systems. It enables seamless data exchange, inventory synchronization, and reservation management between travel service providers and OTAs.

GDS is a centralized booking system integrating various travel providers into a unified platform.

Market presence

IDS has gained prominence with the growth of OTAs and the increasing popularity of online booking channels. Playing a pivotal role in online distribution, GDS has long been present in the travel industry and remains an important distribution channel for travel agents.

The global distribution system offers the travel and hospitality industry many benefits.

Key among them are:

Wider distribution reaches

The GDS provides access to a global sales network, allowing it to reach many travel agents and customers worldwide. According to statistics, in 2020, the global distribution system handled about 670 million hotel bookings worldwide.

Facilitated synchronization of offers

GDS provides a unified interface that allows hotels or airlines to update and synchronize their offers. This gives accommodation providers access to the most up-to-date data, making sales more effective.

Competitiveness

By having a presence in a GDS, travel entities have greater visibility among travel agents, who often use these systems to search and book accommodations for their corporate clients. According to the data, about 65% of hotel bookings by travel agents worldwide are made through the GDS.

Operational efficiency

In addition, the GDS makes it easier to manage reservations, control room availability and pricing. The automation of these processes contributes to the operational efficiency of hotels.

Access to analysis and reports

GDS also offers advanced reporting and analytical tools to track sales performance, analyze booking data, and identify travel market trends . Such data is precious for making strategic business decisions.

Key statistics on GDS in travel industry in 2024

As of 2024, the Global Distribution System (GDS) in the travel industry has been showing a trend of significant growth.

The global market for travel technologies, which includes GDS, was valued at around US$ 6 billion in 2023 . It is projected to continue growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 8% through the next decade , potentially reaching a valuation of US$ 13 billion by 2033 .

Specifically, the GDS segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2033​​.

Previously, in 2022, the global market for travel technologies was estimated at US$ 5.4 billion and projected to reach US$ 10.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% during the period from 2022 to 2030. Within this market, the GDS segment was expected to record a CAGR of 7.9% and reach US$ 7.2 billion by the end of this period​​.

These trends and projections underscore the robust growth anticipated in both the GDS and broader travel technology markets. This growth trajectory is primarily driven by factors such as the increasing preference for online travel bookings, advancements in technologies like AI and IoT, and the overall expansion of the travel and tourism industry.

Sources: Fact.MR , GlobalNewswire , Transparency Market Research .

Regarding major global distribution systems, several noteworthy players contribute to the travel industry. Let’s delve into some leading GDSs shaping the travel landscape with their innovative solutions.

One of the largest GDSs globally, Amadeus stands out for its comprehensive offerings. It is a valuable intermediary between travel suppliers and agents, granting them access to real-time information and enabling hassle-free reservations. Alongside its core functionalities, Amadeus empowers travel agency professionals with tools and features to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. This GDS embodies the essence of efficiency and convenience within the travel industry.

Another prominent player in the realm of GDSs is Sabre . With its cutting-edge platform, Sabre equips travel agencies with many tools and solutions. This empowers them to effortlessly book air tickets, hotels, and car rentals and even arrange specialized tours. Moreover, Sabre extends its expertise beyond traditional travel agents themselves, providing technology solutions that cater to the unique requirements of multiple airlines, hotels, and other service providers. Such comprehensive support showcases Sabre’s commitment to driving innovation and excellence across the travel landscape.

Travelport is yet another global distribution system that warrants attention. With its dynamic platform, Travelport empowers travel agents to search for and book various travel-related services efficiently. From flights and hotels to car rentals and more, Travelport ensures that agents have access to a wide range of options to meet the diverse needs of their clients. Not stopping there, Travelport extends its value proposition by offering robust tools and solutions for airlines, hotels, and service providers. This facilitates the sale and distribution of their offerings, driving growth and profitability in the highly competitive travel and tourism industry.

To start using GDS, take the following steps:

• Contact the GDS provider for information on the registration process and terms of use.
• Conduct training or obtain a certificate in GDS operation to learn basic functions and procedures.
• Register as a GDS user by providing the required data, such as contact and travel agency information.
• Sign a contract with the GDS provider that specifies the system’s terms of use, as well as fees and commissions.
• Install the GDS software on a computer or use the online platform, if available.
• Configure user preferences and customize system settings.
• Start using GDS by searching and booking airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, etc.
• Keep track of changes to the GDS system, such as updates, new features, and promotions, to keep your knowledge current.

Remember that the specific process for getting started using GDS may vary depending on the system provider, so it is essential to consult the provider directly for detailed instructions and support.

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The cost of using a Global Distribution System (GDS) can vary depending on several factors, such as:

• the specific GDS provider,
• the services required,
• and volume of use.

Pricing structures are typically tailored to the needs of individual companies and may include installation fees, monthly subscription fees, and transaction fees for booking. It is estimated that commissions for OTAs are typically around 15-18%, while GDS booking can be about 10% plus a small transaction fee. In addition, it is essential to remember that GDS is extremely popular for increasing corporate bookings and international travelers. Therefore, for accurate and up-to-date information on the cost of using a GDS, it is recommended that you contact GDS providers directly.

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A GDS Primer: What is the GDS and Which Travel Agents Need It?

In short, the Global Distribution System (GDS) is a travel agent’s motherboard for booking airline tickets and other sorts of travel goodies (like hotel and car). So it might seem pretty odd for me to show up here and say that many travel agents don’t necessarily need it.

That’s right. If you are a leisure travel agent, there’s a huge whopping huge chance that you don’t need to use a GDS. If you want to become a corporate travel agent though? That's a whole different story. Much more on this later, but before we get there . . . a brief history of the GDS! 1

Before the Dawn of the GDS

It can be easy to confuse the GDS with a Central Reservation System or Computerized Reservation System (CRS). CRSs are automated inventory-tracking systems that were (originally) owned and run by individual vendors (like airlines, car companies and hotels).

American Airlines created the first CRS system in 1946. And while this helped automate inventory for vendors, travel agents did not have direct access to that inventory. Travel agents would need to call the airline’s booking center, who would then contact one of their CRS operators, then relay the results to the travel agent over the phone (literally, like playing telephone). It took a lot of people power to book a single airline ticket. Travelers booking their own ticket? Forget about it! 

Thanks to IBM, these CRS systems became progressively more sophisticated throughout the late 50s to the 70s. Simultaneously, travel agents became progressively more annoyed by all the hoops they had to jump through to book a ticket—they wanted it to be more automated on their end too.

Nowadays, GDSs function as an umbrella for many many CRS systems. It’s like a CRS motherboard. (In fact, many vendors outsource their CRS systems to a GDS.)

The GDS Today

The GDS started out as a distribution channel for many airline carriers and later expanded to carry inventory of hotels and car rentals. But for the purpose of our article, we’re focusing on the airline component of the GDS.

There are many GDS options, and each GDS system will has access to their own pool of carriers, many of which are overlapping. The three GDSs are:

• Travelport (which is the parent company of Apollo/Galileo and Worldspan).

Literally hundreds of airlines can be logged into a single GDS system, to which thousands upon thousands of travel agents globally have access. That’s the win win situation of the GDS . . . travel agents have access to zillions of different airline fares, and many airlines’ inventory is accessible to the zillions of travel agents who are booking flights for their many many clients.

The advantage for airlines is that they are spared some of the legwork of trying to market to individual consumers—and their product is in the hands of thousands of consumers through the collective pool of agents that book through the GDS.

The advantage to travel agents is that the GDS not only can show you many fares from multiple airlines, but it also offers a great depth of information about each flight in one place. The carrier, the times, the costs, the class of the seat, aircraft type and so much more. It’s a smorgasbord of options. So if you’re booking a high volume of tickets, it’s great to have access to every minutiae of information from multiple carriers in one go.

Simple, right? Just point and click and get your tickets. Nooooooo sireeeee. That could not be further from the truth.

Green Screen and GUI: The Evolution of the GDS

In today’s world, the GDSs have a bit of a split personality. There is the old school, traditional GDS commonly called “the green screen.” Then there’s the hip side of the GDSs, which people will call “point and click” or “GUI” (Graphical User Interface). Essentially, it’s a more intuitive and prettier looking version of the GDS.

But of course, it’s not that simple. Sigh.

1. The Green Screen: There’s No Such Thing as GDS for Dummies

Most of the time, when people are talking about the GDS, they are talking about the green screen. If an ad for a travel agency job says you need to know how to use Sabre, what they mean is you have to be able to navigate the green screen side of Sabre (not just use GUI).

Let me be blunt: unless you’re some kind of prodigy, the GDS green screens are not user friendly. Be afraid, be very afraid. It’s not like supplier portals and online travel booking sites where you can rifle through your choices, do a price comparison, and click on what you want. Voila. (Watch some videos and read up on what travel agents do and how they do it .)

Using a GDS is a technical skill (think computer coding), and to use it really well is an art. Having experimented with it a few times myself, I have serious respect for travel agents who are fluent in the language of a GDS.

Take a listen (or read the transcript) to our podcast with Karen Hurlbut, of Hurlbut Travel , as she describes working within the GDS and shares what she uses the GDS for, and what she books with consolidators. The answer may surprise you! 

To learn the GDS green screen takes intense training, and to become proficient takes tons of practice and constant use. That means daily use with a mentor (for at least 6 months to a year), not just booking a ticket for a client every few weeks. Even then, you still gotta keep using it on a regular basis to remain a GDS speed demon (think of being fluent in a language).

Here's another great listen (or read the transcript) with Lary Neron of Airfare Consultant . He did price management at WestJet and then left to start his own agency. His knowledge of how the GDS works and tips and tricks to booking is something every travel agent should listen to.

This, my friends, is why host agencies and travel agencies aren’t jumping up and down to teach you the GDS (if they even offer it). It’s hard. Here’s what a booking in an Amadeus green screen looks like:

Are you still awake? Whoa, right?! (FYI: An experienced GDS user will be able to do that at about 10,000x the speed in the video.)

2. GUI: A Brighter Future for the GDS?

The GUI is the point-and-click version of the GDS. You may have heard of options such as Sabre Red 360 and TravelPort+ . So why doesn’t everyone use it? Here’s the problem: At its current stage of development, even GUI users need to understand the language of the green screen. As Ann Waters, president of the $40M Conference & Travel agency and Apollo user said,

“It’s not inputting the information new agents have problems with, it’s interpreting what the GDS is sending back to the agent.”

—Ann Waters, President of Travel Leaders-Conference and Travel

Essentially, the GUI interface isn’t quite there yet . . . and developing this technology is reeeeeally expensive and comes with a lot of growing pain. Sure it’s got perks (like being easier on the eyes and allowing agents to book airline ancillaries) but here’s what happens: You type in that you want a ticket from JFK to LAX on [enter date] and click search. You think, “That was so easy, just like searching online. So intuitive! I’m definitely a natural at this.”

That is, until it spits back at you the cryptic type and command lines you see on the green screen GDS. What in the world?!? Yup. That’s the problem. While new agents can partially navigate the GDS with the GUI interface, the code that comes back still has important information like fare types and rules that the agents really needs to understand. So many agents, in the end, need to learn the green screen (and find it faster) regardless.

If they don’t know exactly what they’re doing . . .

Risks of Booking with the GDS

To book in the GDS, you must have an IATA/IATAN accreditation number , in addition to an ARC accreditation number if you’re located in the United States.

As a new agent, you can’t get these accreditation numbers because they require a lot of experience. So you come into the industry under a host agency ( more on what a host agency is and a list of host agencies ) and use their accreditation number instead.

And heck, your new host agency has a GDS! They’ll just give you that login information along with your Disney log in, right? Wrong. No freakin’ way. Because of the complexity of booking air tickets (or anything) with the GDS, there’s a huge margin for error. And these errors can cost a pretty penny. And this is to say nothing of fraud , which is another can of worms in the GDS world.

Enter travel agency debit memos . In short, debit memos are fines to travel agencies for making a mistake when booking with the GDS. Yes, even an itty bitty innocent mistake or typo. It may not seem like a biggie when you have one or two, but when you sell hundreds of tickets, these fines risk start adding up right quick. In 2015, there was a total of $530-capital-M-million-dollars issued to ticketing agencies.

This is why a host agency cannot afford to let a new agent use the GDS without rigorous training. It’s just too risky. At the end of the day, since the ARC accreditation number is assigned to the host, they will be the ones responsible to pay the big bucks to the carrier or carriers that issue the debit memos.

And the risk doesn’t even end there. When a host or travel agency uses the GDS, they must negotiate long, complicated and specialized contracts with their GDS provider. Somewhere in this contract, the agency commits to selling a certain amount of air segments. And if you miss your goals? Expect there to be financial penalties.

So even if you do have mad GDS skills, you may be better off going with a host agency's accreditation.

Do I Need the GDS?

The GDS does have a time and place! Here’s a few reasons why an agent might want/need to use the GDS:

• Corporate Travel Advisors: Corporate travel agents book a whole lot of air, so the GDS is pretty much a must for them. This can either be a travel agent who books on behalf of corporate clients, or an appointed individual at a corporation who has the capacity to book air for all their employees.
• Agents Booking Complex Itineraries: If your specialty is around the world tickets or you have a steady stream of clients with multi-stop air itineraries, the GDS will be a necessity. 
• High Volume Booking of Air-Only Travel: I’ll be honest, I’m not sure what other travel agents other than corporate agents book reeeally high volumes of air. It might be an advisor who focuses on booking air to a specific international destination. Who knows! But if that’s you, let me know what your niche is!!

If you fall into one of these categories, check out this article on how to become a corporate travel agent . Even if you don't want to sell corporate, it offers strategies to learn the GDS system. Essentially if you’re not booking airline tickets multiple times each working day and you were never trained in the GDS, you probably don’t need to use it. This includes most Leisure Agents.

One of the reasons that most leisure agents don’t need the GDS is because the air will be included in a vacation package by the tour operator, or you can book it with the cruise line and you don’t need to use the GDS.

If you’re only booking a few flights here and there, there are ways to nab tickets for your clients without having to labor through the GDS.

Booking Air Without the GDS

If the GDS doesn’t seem practical for your agency, and you have a client who wants an air-only reservation that’s not already included in a package you’re selling, here’s a few strategies:

• Use an Airline Consolidator: When you become a travel agent you will have access to airline consolidators. A consolidator is a wholesaler of international airfares that works with travel agencies (not the general public). You can either book net fares, published fares (the rate available to the general public), or commissionable fares. This article is a great resource that will provide more detailed information regarding the types of airline fares .
• Book air directly through the airline's site and charge a service fee: Just remember to compensate yourself for your time . . . especially if the client is, errr, particular. Charging a service fee is one way to offset the cost of your valuable time .
• Ask clients to book their own air-only reservations: If it’s not worth your time, it’s not worth your time. 
• Use your host’s or consortium's online booking tools : Your host may have an online booking engine for air. Revelex is one example of these tools . . . they are user-friendly booking engines that are linked to the host’s GDS (so agents get the advantage of a host’s airline contracts in the GDS without having to learn the process). 
• Ticketing Desk: Some hosts have a ticketing desk service that can book flights on behalf of agents (see image below on how to find out if a host has a ticketing desk) . Usually there are applicable fees and certain service hours, so you'll want to ask about that. If your client is flying international, first or business class, always look into a ticketing desk at your host agency or a consolidator first to see if there are any commissions (rather than booking it on your own).

But . . . I’m Losing out on Airline Commissions! (No, you’re probably not)

Yes, airlines do have commissions. No, they are not as common as you think.

The simplest way to say this: If you’re booking domestic non-premium seats, forget about commissions. If you’re booking international air, especially first and business class, commissions are a possibility. A possibility. Not a certainty.

I won’t go into things here, but you can read more on travel agent commissions here (airlines and otherwise). But at the end of the day, for most leisure agents, it’s frankly not worth their time to learn the GDS.

In Closing/ Major Thank Yous

The GDS is no walk in the park! Do you use it? Do you wish you could? Are there other places where you book air-only reservations with your consortia or host agency? Please let us know in the comments (literally, we’re begging you)!!

Last but not least, thank you to Marc Casto, CEO and President of MVC Solutions, Ann Waters, President of Travel Leaders—Corporate and Events, Sandy Armstead and Christy Young, corporate agents at Safe Harbors Business Travel, a branch of Tzell Travel Group, and Jason Block, CEO & Managing Partner of WorldVia, a division of Tzell Travel Group. We would have floundered without their willingness to share their agencies' GDS experiences with us!

• Sources Travel Weekly , Wikipedia ,   ↩

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GDS in Travel: A Simple Guide to Its Role and Importance for Agencies

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is an online platform connecting travel bookers with suppliers like hotels and airlines. It streamlines the booking process and improves efficiency. By offering access to various travel services, a GDS plays a crucial role in the travel industry, enhancing connectivity among travel providers.

The importance of GDS in travel for agencies cannot be overstated. It enhances efficiency by consolidating multiple services into one system. Agencies can book flights, accommodations, and transportation all from one interface. This seamless connectivity improves customer service since agents can offer tailored solutions promptly.

Moreover, GDS in travel empowers agencies to reach a broader audience. They can distribute their offers globally, thus increasing sales opportunities. The system also supports inventory management. It ensures that agencies can adjust their offerings based on real-time data.

In summary, GDS in travel is essential for agencies. It streamlines operations, enhances customer interactions, and expands market reach. Next, we will explore specific examples of GDS platforms and their unique features that further support travel agencies in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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What is GDS in Travel?

GDS, or Global Distribution System, is a network that enables travel agencies to access and book travel-related services. These services include airline tickets, hotel reservations, and car rentals. GDS acts as an intermediary between travel service providers and agents, facilitating efficient bookings.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), GDS is defined as “a computerized network system that allows travel agencies to access and book airline tickets and other travel-related services.” This definition highlights the importance of GDS in the travel industry.

GDS comprises various components, including reservation systems and distribution platforms. It allows agencies to view real-time inventory and pricing from multiple suppliers. Key players in the GDS market include Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport, which connect travel agents to airlines, hotels, and car rental companies.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) emphasizes that GDS systems help streamline the booking process and enable travel agents to efficiently meet customer needs. These systems support a wide range of travel products, simplifying transactions.

Factors contributing to the growth of GDS include the rise in global travel demand, technological advancements, and increased internet usage. As travel becomes more accessible, GDSs adapt to meet evolving market demands.

Statistics from Statista indicate that the GDS market is projected to reach $24 billion by 2025. The growth reflects the increasing reliance on digital booking systems, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The broader impacts of GDS include enhanced customer service and improved operational efficiency for travel agencies. These systems also support environmental sustainability by promoting more efficient travel options.

In terms of economic implications, GDS helps smaller travel agencies compete with larger entities. It ensures a diverse range of options for consumers while improving profit margins for agents.

Examples of impacts include quicker booking processes, better access to real-time data, and improved customer experiences. Travel agencies benefit from the ability to compare various options quickly.

To address challenges associated with GDS, the WTTC suggests investing in advanced booking technologies and training for travel agents. These measures can improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Specific strategies to enhance GDS effectiveness include integrating artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations and using data analytics for better insights into consumer behavior. These technologies can further streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction.

What are the Key Functions of GDS in Travel?

The key functions of Global Distribution Systems (GDS) in travel include facilitating reservations, enabling travel agency access to inventory, and providing essential market analytics.

• Reservation Management
• Inventory Distribution
• Pricing and Fare Management
• Market Analytics
• Ticketing Solutions

The functions above illustrate how GDS supports travel agencies in operational efficiency and business growth. Each function contributes significantly to various aspects of travel management.

Reservation Management : Reservation management in GDS automates the booking process for flights, hotels, and rental cars. This process simplifies transactions for travel agencies and provides a user-friendly interface for clients. According to the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), GDS technology handles around 57% of airline bookings globally. This efficiency reduces human error and increases booking accuracy, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction.

Inventory Distribution : Inventory distribution involves providing travel agencies real-time access to available inventory from various suppliers. A GDS aggregates data from airlines, hotel chains, and car rental companies. For example, Amadeus and Sabre GDS platforms offer seamless integration of diverse travel options, allowing agencies to manage multiple suppliers from one location. This function saves time and helps agencies cater to client preferences more effectively.

Pricing and Fare Management : Pricing and fare management in GDS enables travel agents to compare rates across different service providers easily. GDS platforms offer comprehensive pricing information, including discounts and promotions. According to a report by Phocuswright, pricing transparency is crucial for competitive advantage in the travel market. Travel agencies leverage this function to develop attractive pricing strategies that meet consumer demand.

Market Analytics : Market analytics functions in GDS provide insights into travel trends and customer behavior. Travel agencies can access historical and real-time data on booking patterns and customer preferences. As noted by McKinsey & Company, understanding these trends allows agencies to tailor marketing strategies and improve service offerings. This function transforms data into actionable insights that drive business growth.

Ticketing Solutions : Ticketing solutions handle the issuance and management of tickets in an efficient manner. GDS platforms facilitate electronic ticketing, which reduces paperwork and simplifies the ticketing process for travel agencies. According to IATA, over 68% of airline tickets are now issued electronically, showcasing the industry’s shift towards digital solutions. This convenience enhances operational efficiency and delivers a better customer experience.

Together, these key functions illustrate the vital role GDS plays in streamlining travel operations and enhancing service delivery for agencies and their clients.

How Does GDS Facilitate Airline Bookings?

GDS, or Global Distribution System, facilitates airline bookings by acting as a central hub for travel agents and booking platforms. It connects travel service providers, such as airlines, hotels, and car rental companies, with travel agents and online platforms.

The process begins when an airline provides its flight and fare information to the GDS. The GDS then aggregates this data and makes it accessible to travel agents through a user-friendly interface. This allows agents to search for flights, compare prices, and check availability in real time.

Once an agent selects a flight, the GDS processes the booking in the airline’s reservation system. It verifies the details and confirms the seat reservation. After confirmation, the GDS generates a booking reference and sends it back to the travel agent.

This system streamlines the booking process, saving time and reducing errors. It also enables travel agents to access a wide range of options, enhancing customer service. By integrating multiple airlines and services in one platform, GDS simplifies the booking landscape for both agents and travelers.

What Role Does GDS Play in Hotel Reservations?

GDS, or Global Distribution System, plays a critical role in hotel reservations by serving as a centralized platform connecting travel agents to hotels, airlines, and other travel services. It allows agents to access real-time data on availability, pricing, and booking options.

Main points related to the role of GDS in hotel reservations: 1. Centralized Booking Platform 2. Real-Time Data Access 3. Inventory Management 4. Broad Distribution Network 5. Integration with Other Travel Services 6. Support for Niche Markets

The significance of these points can be understood through a detailed examination of each aspect the GDS offers.

Centralized Booking Platform : The GDS acts as a central hub for making hotel reservations. Travel agents use this system to book lodging while accessing a wide array of accommodation options. According to a study by Amadeus (2022), 75% of travel agents prefer using a GDS for hotel bookings due to its convenience and efficiency.

Real-Time Data Access : GDS provides real-time information about hotel room availability and pricing. Agents can quickly check current rates and secure bookings immediately. This immediacy reduces the likelihood of overbooking and enhances the customer experience.

Inventory Management : GDS helps hotels manage their inventory effectively. Hotels can update room availability and pricing instantly. This reduces discrepancies between what is advertised and what is actually available, leading to better customer satisfaction.

Broad Distribution Network : The GDS connects hotels with a global network of travel agents. This extensive reach allows hotels to attract more customers and increase their occupancy rates. For example, a lesser-known hotel in a tourist area can gain visibility through GDS platforms that thousands of agents use.

Integration with Other Travel Services : GDS integrates hotel bookings with other travel components such as flights, car rentals, and travel insurance. This full-service functionality allows agents to provide comprehensive travel packages, enhancing the customer’s convenience and travel experience.

Support for Niche Markets : GDS can cater to niche travel markets, such as luxury travel or eco-tourism, by providing specialized options and tailored services. This helps agents meet the specific needs of their clients, improving customer loyalty and satisfaction.

In conclusion, the implementation of GDS in hotel reservations enhances the overall booking process, offering advantages in efficiency, simplicity, and customer satisfaction.

How is Car Rental Managed through GDS?

Car rental management through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) involves several key components. GDS serves as a centralized platform that connects travel agents and customers to various car rental companies. This connection facilitates real-time booking, availability checks, and pricing information.

First, travel agencies access the GDS to search for car rental options. They input specific criteria like pick-up location, rental dates, and car type. The GDS retrieves relevant data from participating rental companies and displays the available options.

Next, travel agents present this information to customers. They can compare different rental cars based on price, vehicle type, and rental conditions. This step allows customers to make informed decisions.

Once a customer selects a car, the travel agent confirms the booking through the GDS. This system updates the car rental company’s inventory in real-time. The agent issues a confirmation to the customer, ensuring they have all necessary details.

Finally, GDS supports modifications and cancellations. If changes are needed, the agent can access the GDS to make updates, which again reflects in the rental company’s system instantly. This integration simplifies the management of reservations for both agents and rental companies.

In summary, car rental management through GDS streamlines the booking process, enhances customer experience, and ensures accurate real-time data for agents and companies alike.

What Are the Benefits of Using GDS for Travel Agencies?

Using a Global Distribution System (GDS) provides numerous advantages for travel agencies. These benefits enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service.

• Access to Comprehensive Inventory
• Real-Time Availability and Pricing
• Streamlined Booking Process
• Enhanced Reporting and Analytics
• Improved Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Cost-Effectiveness
• Competitive Advantage

The benefits of a GDS significantly influence how travel agencies operate and serve clients. Here is a detailed explanation of each benefit.

Access to Comprehensive Inventory : A Global Distribution System offers travel agencies access to a vast inventory of travel products. This includes flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages from multiple suppliers. For example, Sabre and Amadeus facilitate connections with numerous airlines and hotel chains, allowing agencies to provide customers with a wide array of options.

Real-Time Availability and Pricing : GDS platforms provide up-to-date information on availability and pricing. Travel agencies can view real-time updates directly from suppliers. According to a 2019 report by Phocuswright, this real-time data improves booking accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Streamlined Booking Process : Using a GDS simplifies the booking procedure by integrating various travel services into one system. This allows agents to confirm reservations quickly and accurately. A study by Travel Weekly found that agencies using GDS technology could reduce booking times by 30%.

Enhanced Reporting and Analytics : GDS platforms often come with reporting tools that help agencies analyze sales data and customer trends. Agencies can track performance metrics, enabling better decision-making. A case study from Travelport revealed that agencies utilizing advanced analytics improved their sales forecasting accuracy by 25%.

Improved Customer Relationship Management (CRM) : GDS systems can integrate with CRM tools, improving client interaction. Agencies can manage customer profiles, preferences, and booking history seamlessly. This leads to personalized service and higher customer retention rates, as noted in a report from the Customer Experience Institute in 2020.

Cost-Effectiveness : Leveraging a GDS can be more cost-effective compared to dealing directly with suppliers. Agencies can obtain bulk rates and special promotions, reducing operational costs. According to a 2021 study by the Travel Industry Association, agencies reported a 15% decrease in booking costs after adopting GDS systems.

Competitive Advantage : Travel agencies using GDS can differentiate themselves in a crowded market. They can offer services and inventory that smaller agencies may not access independently. A 2022 analysis by Skift emphasized that agencies leveraging GDS effectively attracted more repeat clients due to their broad offerings and competitive pricing.

In conclusion, using a GDS leads to operational efficiencies for travel agencies while elevating customer service capabilities. These benefits foster a more competitive marketplace, contributing to the agency’s long-term success.

What Major GDS Providers Are Dominating the Industry?

The major Global Distribution System (GDS) providers dominating the industry are Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.

These GDS providers offer unique features and capabilities. For instance, Amadeus is known for its extensive airline and hotel inventory, while Sabre excels in data analytics and real-time bookings. Travelport focuses on integrating travel content from various suppliers. Each GDS has its strengths, catering to different types of travel agencies and booking preferences.

Amadeus : Amadeus provides a wide range of travel technology solutions, including booking tools and APIs. Its extensive airline network includes over 700 airlines, offering agencies access to flight availability, schedules, and fares. The company aims to enhance user experience through innovative platforms. According to Phocuswright’s 2021 report, Amadeus gained a 46% market share in Europe.

Sabre : Sabre is recognized for its intelligent analytics and traveler management technology. It supports more than 400 airlines and offers robust reporting tools, enabling travel agents to optimize bookings. A study by Amadeus and Sabre highlighted that Sabre’s tools help agencies increase revenue by an average of 12%. Sabre’s focus on data-driven decisions has made it a favored choice among large travel agencies.

Travelport : Travelport specializes in content aggregation, connecting travel agencies with suppliers. It integrates GDS functionality with advanced technology like machine learning and AI, enhancing user experience. Travelport has a strong presence in North America and focuses on simplifying travel bookings through its user-friendly interfaces. In 2020, the company reported that its technology reduced booking time by 30% for travel agencies.

In summary, each major GDS provider has its strengths and target markets, allowing travel agencies to select the system that best fits their operational needs.

How Does GDS Impact the Overall Traveler Experience?

GDS, or Global Distribution System, significantly impacts the overall traveler experience. It connects travel agents, airlines, hotels, and other service providers. Travelers benefit from swift access to a wide range of options. They can compare prices, book tickets, and manage reservations efficiently. This increases transparency and empowers travelers with more choices.

The first component is the availability of booking options. GDS aggregates data from multiple service providers. This means travelers can find flights, hotels, and rental cars in one place. The ease of searching and comparing leads to informed decisions.

Next, GDS improves pricing competitiveness. Service providers frequently update their rates in the system. This helps travelers see the latest prices and promotions. Consequently, they can find better deals.

Another concept is real-time information. GDS provides up-to-date details on flight schedules and seat availability. This ensures travelers receive timely alerts about changes or cancellations. Immediate updates improve travel planning and reduce stress.

Finally, GDS enhances customer service. Travel agents use GDS to access travelers’ itineraries quickly. They can assist with modifications or answer questions more effectively. This support adds value to the traveler’s experience.

In conclusion, GDS impacts the overall traveler experience by offering extensive booking options, competitive pricing, real-time information, and enhanced customer service. Each element contributes to a smoother and more enjoyable travel process.

What Emerging Trends Are Influencing GDS Technology?

Emerging trends influencing Global Distribution System (GDS) technology include advancements in data analytics, increased focus on personalization, and the rise of artificial intelligence.

• Advancements in Data Analytics
• Increased Focus on Personalization
• Rise of Artificial Intelligence
• Implementation of Blockchain Technology
• Shift Towards Cloud-Based Solutions

These trends are reshaping the way GDS technology operates, enhancing both efficiency and user experience.

Advancements in Data Analytics : Advancements in data analytics significantly enhance GDS technology. Data analytics refers to the systematic computational analysis of data. It allows travel agencies to harness large sets of data from customer interactions. This trend helps agencies make informed decisions. For instance, GDS providers use analytics to forecast travel trends and optimize pricing strategies. According to a 2021 report by Skift, agencies that effectively utilize data analytics can see a revenue increase of up to 30%.

Increased Focus on Personalization : An increased focus on personalization is transforming GDS technology. Personalization means tailoring services to fit individual customer preferences. This trend allows travel agencies to offer customized recommendations based on previous bookings and preferences. For example, companies like Amadeus and Sabre use AI algorithms to enhance personalization. A 2020 study by McKinsey noted that personalized experiences can boost customer loyalty by 50%.

Rise of Artificial Intelligence : The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping GDS technology. AI refers to computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. In the context of GDS, AI improves customer interaction through chatbots and virtual assistants. These tools provide real-time support and automate various processes. According to a 2022 report by Deloitte, companies employing AI in travel services report a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.

Implementation of Blockchain Technology : The implementation of blockchain technology is influencing GDS operations. Blockchain is a digital ledger system that enhances transaction security and transparency. Its potential applications include secure booking and fraud prevention in travel transactions. A study by the World Economic Forum in 2022 highlighted that blockchain can reduce travel industry fraud by up to 30%.

Shift Towards Cloud-Based Solutions : The shift towards cloud-based solutions is another crucial trend affecting GDS technology. Cloud computing allows travel agencies to store and access data over the internet rather than on local servers. This trend increases scalability, flexibility, and collaboration among various stakeholders. According to a 2021 report by Gartner, cloud adoption in the travel sector could improve operational efficiency by 25%, driving down costs and improving service delivery.

In What Ways is AI Transforming GDS in Travel?

AI is transforming Global Distribution Systems (GDS) in travel in several significant ways. First, AI enhances data processing. It analyzes vast amounts of travel data quickly and accurately. This helps agencies make informed decisions based on real-time information. Second, AI improves customer personalization. It uses algorithms to recommend tailored travel options based on individual preferences and past behaviors. Third, AI automates administrative tasks. It reduces manual input and streamlines booking processes, which increases efficiency. Fourth, AI predicts trends. It identifies emerging travel patterns, allowing agencies to adapt strategies proactively. Finally, AI enhances customer service. It enables chatbots to provide instant support, resolving issues 24/7. In summary, AI’s impact on GDS improves decision-making, personalization, efficiency, trend analysis, and customer service in the travel industry.

What Should Agencies Consider When Choosing a GDS?

When choosing a Global Distribution System (GDS), agencies should consider multiple factors that affect their operational efficiency and business needs.

• Cost structure
• Coverage and inventory
• User interface and technology
• Customer support and training
• Integration capabilities
• Data reporting and analytics
• Vendor reputation and reliability
• Optional features and add-ons

Understanding these factors can guide agencies in selecting a GDS that aligns with their objectives and enhances their service offerings.

Cost Structure : Cost structure refers to the fees associated with using a GDS, including transaction fees, monthly subscription fees, and any additional costs for specific features. Agencies need to assess their budget and expected transaction volume to determine the most economical option, as costs can vary widely among different GDS providers. For instance, smaller agencies may prefer systems with lower fees, while larger firms might focus more on comprehensive service over cost.

Coverage and Inventory : Coverage and inventory indicate the geographical reach and the range of services a GDS offers. Agencies should evaluate if the GDS covers the destinations relevant to their clientele. For example, if a travel agency specializes in luxury travel to Europe, a GDS with extensive inventory in that market is essential. An example is Amadeus, which has a strong European presence compared to Sabre, which may have a broader global reach.

User Interface and Technology : User interface and technology signify how intuitive and user-friendly the GDS platform is. A well-designed interface can improve efficiency and training time for agents. For example, if agents find a particular GDS cumbersome, they may experience a drop in productivity. The technology behind the GDS must also meet current standards, with features like mobile access becoming increasingly important for modern businesses.

Customer Support and Training : Customer support and training encompass the quality of help available for users of the GDS. Agencies should consider the availability of 24/7 support and the robustness of training resources. Good customer support can significantly ease operational challenges, as noted by a 2021 survey from Travel Weekly, where agencies cited responsiveness to support queries as a critical factor in vendor selection.

Integration Capabilities : Integration capabilities refer to how well the GDS connects with other software systems used by the agency, such as CRM systems or booking engines. A GDS that seamlessly integrates with existing systems can save time and reduce workflow interruptions, as highlighted in a report by Phocuswright, stating that integration challenges are a common pain point for agencies.

Data Reporting and Analytics : Data reporting and analytics feature the tools available within the GDS to analyze booking trends and customer behavior. Agencies can leverage this data for strategic decisions and marketing efforts. For instance, understanding peak booking times can help agencies tailor their promotions effectively.

Vendor Reputation and Reliability : Vendor reputation and reliability involve assessing the historical performance of the GDS provider. Agencies should look for reviews and case studies demonstrating consistent uptime and customer satisfaction. A GDS with a strong market presence, like Sabre or Amadeus, may offer greater reliability than newer or less-established vendors.

Optional Features and Add-ons : Optional features and add-ons encompass additional services that a GDS may provide, such as dynamic pricing tools or ancillary service booking. Agencies should evaluate whether these extras align with their business model. For example, an agency focusing on low-cost travel may benefit from a GDS offering tools for managing add-on services effectively.

Considering these factors enables agencies to choose a GDS that aligns with their operational needs, enhances customer service, and supports growth.

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Travelopro global distribution system (GDS) serves as a network for allowing service providers in the travel industry to carry out transactions. The systems are almost exclusively used by travel agencies or similar companies, to access real-time information about hotel room availability, airline ticket availability and similar products.

Our travel agents then use this to book products or services for their customers. Our GDS system remains one of the most important distribution channels for those in the hotel industry because it provides opportunities for global reach and can increase the number of hotel room bookings generated, resulting in larger revenue.

Travelopro is a leading travel technology company based in India. We merge global distribution systems including Galileo GDS to travel agencies globally.

Our widely using travel software includes a flight reservation system, a hotel booking system, a car reservation system, and an insurance module.

Travelopro is known as one of the best Galileo Booking System and Software Development Company in India. We provide development, consulting for all the aspects of B2B & B2C Galileo GDS / Travelport GDS / Galileo API Integration .

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Galileo is a computer reservation system (CRS) owned by Travelport. Online Booking Engine by Travelopro is the best solution for Galileo API integration or Travelport UAPI integration .

As of 2002, Galileo had a 26.4% share of worldwide CRS air bookings in addition to airline reservations, the Galileo CRS is also used to book train travel, car rental, and hotel rooms.

The Galileo system was moved from Denver, Colorado, to the Worldspan datacenter in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 28, 2008, following the 2007 merger of Travelport and Worldspan Galileo.

Our Galileo is a member of the International Air Transport Association, of the Open Travel Alliance and SITA. For hotel owners, the primary benefit of the Galileo GDS system is the ability to distribute hotel rooms to travel agencies and customers on a global scale.

This is achieved by providing travel agents with 24-hour live access to inventories and pricing information, allowing them to book rooms at the hotel for their customers.

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If we compared it with other GDS companies , when it comes to technology Galileo is a cautious follower.

As a result of the growing demand of web-based travel, the company has established successful relationships with entities such as Go, UK’s best low-cost airline; subsidiaries such as High wire, Inc., providing Internet-based tools and services to the corporate travel market; and shepherd Systems, an industry leader in the provision of sales and marketing intelligence systems and services within the travel industry.

To the THOR Worldwide Negotiated Hotel Rates Program, our Galileo has a sponsored membership. And it has an online real-time portal that supplying information and systems support to travel agencies operating more than 178,000 computer terminals, all of which are linked to the Galileo’s Data Center.

Galileo is following a strategy that includes expanding, strengthening customer loyalty, global distribution, leveraging technology, and taking advantage of opportunities created by increasing Internet use.

Galileo sees the GDS industry as having the ability and potential to provide electronic distribution and many components of e-commerce to other industries and is utilizing its strengths to provide expanding services to its growing customer base. Our Galileo International is a diversified, global technology leader.

Through a computerized reservation system, its core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry, leading-edge products, and innovative Internet-based solutions. 

Our Galileo is an outstanding and value-added distributor of the travel industry and is very dedicated to supporting its travel agencies and corporate customers. By updating them, Galileo can expand its traveler choice.

Our Galileo system commands a leadership position in airline software and connected to almost all the leading airlines. For connecting the core databases this provides solutions to travel agencies by offering desktop solutions (search & book) and web services XML.

Galileo GDS offers flights, hotels, cars, cruise, and holiday packages among others. Our Galileo GDS gives you access to a world of content and functionality through web services APIs and desktop connection. For an efficient and low-risk implementation, it’s designed to run alongside your existing API solutions.

Our Galileo GDS will provide you ingress to high-speed rail providers, worldwide low-cost carriers, and multi-source content via a single API can help you clear the mess of multiple programming interfaces, while saving valuable time and money.

The most common process for connecting a hotel to our Galileo GDS is to go through our websites; you will then connect the hotel to all major global distribution systems at the same time.

Numerous companies offer this. Most GDS providers have connections with property management systems or hotel channel managers.

As a result, hotels have the potential to fully automate GDS system usage, and also to manage their listings – including their hotel description, list of facilities and photos – all from a single location. Galileo GDS forms part of Travelport and is regarded as one of the 3 major global distribution systems (GDS).

These systems are used to connect hotels with travel agents, who can use access to real-time inventories to sell hotel rooms to their customers. This can expand the reach a hotel has, resulting in a greater number of bookings.

Apollo was the first computerized central reservation system created by United Airlines. A significant proportion of airline tickets were sold by travel agents during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Flights by the airline owning the reservation system had a preferential display on the computer screen. In an attempt to gain market share in the computer reservation system market, airlines created Worldspan and Galileo.

And by inference, the commercial airline market due to the high market penetration of the Sabre and Apollo systems , owned by American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

Nine European carriers are the forces behind the formation of Galileo in 1987-- Swissair, British Airways, Olympic, Sabena, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Portugal, and Aer Lingus were those carriers.

United Airlines spun off its Apollo reservation system, which was then controlled by Covia in response and to prevent possible government intervention.

At the time of Covia acquired Europe's Galileo and merged it with the Apollo system in 1992, Galileo International was born. The Apollo reservation system has been used till March 3, 2012, by united airlines, when it switched to SHARES, a system used by its former Continental Airlines subsidiary.

Apollo is still used by Galileo International travel agency customers in the U.S, Mexico, Canada, and Japan. Galileo UK was originally created from Travicom which the world’s first multi-access reservations system was using the technology developed by Videcom. Travicom was a company launched by Videcom, British Airways, British Caledonian and CCL in 1976 and in 1988, it became Galileo UK.

Travelopro and its Galileo GDS are just one of the major global distribution systems available to those within the travel industry. This system will help you to reduce the cost of support, cost of development, and the cost incurred by the hardware and telecommunication system.

Our expert team of developers will deliver integrated XML solutions to seamlessly combine with the existing solutions. In fact, Galileo plays a commanding role in airline software. Sabre GDS is a global distribution system that can be traced back to the 1960s.

It is based in the United States, and it is estimated to serve around 60,000 travel agencies around the world. However, it is regarded as being especially strong within the North American market.

It is estimated that Sabre currently has a total market share of around 35 percent. The system also attracts a larger proportion of hotel bookings than its main rivals in the travel industry.

Our Amadeus platform is recognized as the largest GDS system in the world, as measured by total market share, with around 40 percent of travel agency bookings going through its network.

The system was established in 1987 and it puts travel agents in connection with hotel rooms, airline tickets, and various other travel services.

Amadeus’ company headquarters is located in Spain, and its central database is housed in Germany. As a result, it is considered to be the strongest global distribution system within the European market.

Through our Galileo API, domestic & international ticket booking of our Web-based application will be linked to the Galileo flight reservation system . It is used to fetch the online inventory on Air Tickets from the backend and to publish it on the front-end of the application in GUI format.

Hotel Booking System in Our Application will search on the Hotels from the Galileo GDS system of Galileo Hotel and will find out the lowest tariffs available with hotels.

On the selection of a particular hotel, it will be redirected to the payment gateway for payment processing. A car booking facility in our application will search the Galileo GDS and will find out the best possible option available in a particular city as per the search by the user.

According to the client requirement, we are providing global holiday packages driven by CMS and will be connected through the payment gateway. We can book our bus through our application. It will search the Galileo API of Bus and will find out the best possible option available in a particular city as per the search by the user.

Forex (Foreign Money Exchange): This is an application that will be designed for the admin to put the latest rates of currencies, on what price they can purchase and sale, etc. It can be processed through the payment gateway if somebody wants to make the payment through credit card.

Payment Gateway Integration is through the online payment gateway and it will be integrated to make the online payments by the customer. Online Payment can be through Credit Card or the Net Banking System.

On SMS Gateway, SMS API will be incorporated to send the SMS to the client at the time of confirmation of booking or PNR creation.

The login facility will be given to the agents to add funds in their accounts with a certain cutoff limit. By logging in on the portal, within the cut off limits and deposit amount agents can book the Air tickets and hotel deals.

And if they will reach their cutoff limit, they will not be able to book tickets and rooms from their deposit account. Then they can book by using their credit cards.

Agents will get the different options i.e. to create sub-users, check different types of reports of bookings, check the booking status, can cancel the booking (if available with API), can check the vouchers and Invoices, and commission generated.

Some of the features regarding Galileo Global Distribution System are: Travel agents can book and issue the tickets directly; Galileo paved its way in the fields of airlines, hotels, cars, tourism, cruise, etc. serves tour operators, travel companies, hospitality agents, tourism agents etc. and Galileo has developed an online search tool called ASK travel port where registered users can go and find out the answers to their frequently asked questions and queries.

It is also one of the most sophisticated global distribution systems for the travel domain. Galileo GDS provides global distribution services for the travel industry with advanced computer reservation software, top of the line travel system and web services XMLs.

B2B and B2C travel software with Galileo distribution systems are surging in India, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, United States, and Malaysia.

Our user login facility will be given to the users for a corporate account to see our previous bookings and new offers. The design for the Administrative Control Panel will be in a web form format.

Unlike others, the Administrator can view the reports of the different bookings on Air and Hotels by the visitors, the detailed report on different bookings of Air and Hotels by agents.

Our Administrator will find the daily report of the agent, airline and agent wise, monthly report and accordingly and he is fixing the percentage to be offered to an agent and accounts part he can generate the bills for the customers.

Our dedicated teams of Galileo developers are doing aggressive works on software development for the clients and to end customers.

They are merging all the portals into a single one to access and to get more attention on the portals. With the help of our developers, we take your travel services to a unique and distinctive marketplace where you can meet potential clients from all over the world.

Also, our team of Travelopro Galileo developers will help you to identify your business opportunities and improve it across the Galileo marketplace. By adopting Galileo GDS to your travel business will let you gain performance review reports.

Our expert developers provide a set of solutions; e-power suits, web services, APIs and several other value-added services. The expert development team works in tandem with your travel agency to deliver comprehensive travel portal solutions efficiently and effectively.

By utilizing their expertise in XML live certification process, user/sub-user modules and web service integration our developers provide top-notch solutions.

You can take advantage of our system at any point whether you already have a travel website or an internal booking application.

The only difference being the vast resources and simplicity of integration that instantly become available throughout your distribution network is by considering this just like adding a single supplier to the system.

Definitely, we will help you both automate the processes within the organization, and save precious time on development. Achieving maximum results in a short time is your competitive technological edge integrating with Travelopro API’s allows you to have full control of user interface you choose to use.

We will have plenty of space for your imagination on how the next generation’s booking system should look like this if you are a consumer having a b2b brand.

Across all product categories, and extends the tremendous time and cost savings to travel companies looking to develop their own applications, our Travel APIs & Booking engine serves as a single point of access to numerous resources. Our API integration services help you integrate inventory with other third-party applications.

What Are The Benefits Of Galileo GDS?

Even from a wide range of third-party sources, we can consume data. Travelopro has a lot of experience working with demand-side platforms that integrate popular GDS / Consolidator APIs including Amadeus / Travelport Galileo, Sabre, etc.

Our GDS system includes the handling of the ever-growing network of various online reservation systems ; there are the global consolidators, which consolidate the global travel data from various airlines, hotel providers and car providers.

Our system that consumes and distributes travel related information to end travel management companies.

Our centralized reservation system used as an ultimate access point by different travel agents for reservations on different reservation systems.

An easy transaction can be carried out with the fully automated travel reservation system that provides automated transactions between Vendors and travel agents who in turn provide booking services to the travelers.

GDS works, airline reservations, hotel reservations, and car rentals, only. A huge share of worldwide travel bookings goes through GDS and other consolidators a GDS system connects all of these three sectors.

Travelopro is global technology dealing in the various travel solutions. Our GDS is one of the key services that it offers to its clients. In order to understand the GDS a bit better, we would like to give you a bit of insight about how it came into existence.

In the early days of aviation, the airlines did not fly regularly, because of a few passenger’s ticket fares were regulated by the Civil Aeronautics Board. All information about schedules, fares, flight etc. was made reachable in the Official Airline Guide and travel agents requested reservations by phone or telex.

As the number of passengers began to grow, this manual approach could not cope and hence created a need for the up gradation of the ticketing system.

The very first automated booking system was set up by American Airlines in 1946 and was called Electromechanical Reservoir.

American Airlines introduced a bit complex reservation system in 1953 by launching SABRE (Semi-Automatic Business Research Environment).

Then came into existence DATAS, PARS, before CRS introduced and for the first-time travel agents, were allowed to make the reservations themselves. When introduced GDS instead of CRS, it was able to handle details from one to multiple airlines.

Before the system had a limitation where it could handle the flight details from one airline only hence in 1980. Even if the travel agents have the option to acquire information and fare lists from the GDS, still passengers need an agent to confirm the bookings. The passengers haven’t any option to access directly.

Thus, it created a new need where the airlines should provide a direct access to book tickets by the passengers; hence Internet Booking Engines (IBEs) were introduced. I.e. the Global Distribution System serve as a central system that allows transactions between various travel services provides travel agents, rental services, airlines, hotels etc.

It helps to sell and buy various travel services online through some channels. Travel agencies can easily contact any GDS now to acquire its services and sign a legal bond on payments and get to access to various services that it can offer to end users keeping their commission set on each booking.

Advantages of integrating Galileo GDS: 

The travel agents / tour operators can reach maximum number of buyers or travel partners and travel distributors

Increase in  the revenue

Increase in efficiency

Lower operating cost

Increase in productivity

Expand your reach with solutions for your channels of choice

Maximize the point of sale

Customised innovative solution for each travel advisor

Allows to capture new arketing opportunity

Real time access to inventory and contents

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