Global Distribution System

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Global Distribution System
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• A global distribution system (GDS) is a
  computerized network that is utilize to
  facilitate the booking of travel services, like
  airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals, and
  other travel-related services. These systems are
  typically used by travel agents and other travel
  industry professionals to access a wide range of
  travel options and make reservations on behalf of
  their customers.
• GDS, a global distribution system, is well-known
  in the travel industry as the medium that permits
  people worldwide to make their travel
  arrangements effortlessly (without any overlaps).
• A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a digital
  network connecting the different service
  providers in the travel and hospitality
  industries, such as airlines and hotels, with
  travel agencies. In simpler terms, and in the
  context of hospitality, it is the middleman
  between a travel agent and a propertys central
  reservation system.
• While the GDS does not actually hold any
  inventory, it provides travel agents with an
  overview of the rates and inventory for a given
  hotel in real time using the GDS, travel agents
  can observe the room types, rates, and
  restrictions.
• Travel agents are able to create bookings
  directly, in addition, and the GDS transfers the
  reservation information from the agencys system
  to the propertys central reservation system and
  removes that room from the propertys available
  inventory. 

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• How does GDS Work?
• A GDS is a privately owned network that permits
  travel service providers (mainly airlines,
  hotels, and car rental firms) and travel agencies
  to conduct automated transactions.
• Through its computer network system, the global
  distribution system can help service providers
  and travel agencies in connecting with one
  another.
• An in-situ system contains data such as the
  number of cars and rooms to help service
  providers in providing their services to travel
  agencies.
• Furthermore, the various international airlines
  are connected to specific GDS, despite the fact
  that the inventory has access to all major GDS
  (Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre).
• This is because airlines and other travel
  products are available all over the world 24
  hours a day, seven days a week.

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• What are the major GDS software?
• Amadeus GDS- Amadeus has been operating for over
  30 years, building critical solutions to assist
  airlines, hotels, railways, travel agencies, tour
  operators and more to run their business and
  improve the travel experience.
• Sabre GDS- Sabre is a leading technology and
  data-driven solutions provider assist airlines,
  hotels and travel agencies increase their
  businesses and transform the traveller experience
  on a global level.
• Travelport GDS- Travelport has the smallest
  market share out of the big three GDS companies
  and comprises the Apollo, Worldspan and Galileo
  global distribution systems (GDS).
• Galileo GDS- Due to the high market penetration
  of the Sabre and Apollo systems, owned by
  American Airlines and United Airlines,
  respectively, Worldspan and Galileo were created
  by European airline groups in an attempt to gain
  market share in the computer reservation system
  market.
• Worldspan GDS- Worldspan is part of the
  Travelport GDS platform, and is a technology
  leader in web-based travel eCommerce, offering
  solutions for all facets of travel business
  online. As a leading GDS, Worldspan provides
  travel distribution, technologies and services
  for thousands of travel companies globally
  including travel agencies, corporations,
  providers and websites.
• Apollo GDS- As a leading GDS, Apollo delivers
  global travel distribution, technologies and
  services for thousands of travel companies,
  comprises travel agencies, supplies and
  corporations, as well as travel websites.

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• Why is GDS important to the travel industry?
• Just like every other industry, the travel
  industry also depends on the smooth flow of data
  in real-time.
• Heres how GDS makes a difference in the travel
  industry.
• The system works as an exception central
  repository to access and exchange travel
  knowledge, compare, buy, and formalize travel
  bookings.
• It is a global and online system always available
  to travel agencies and other users. It provides a
  global platform for agents to establish their
  presence.
• Since the system combines and offers a range of
  products and services, rates, and booking options
  for airlines, hotels, and other travel mediums,
  it allows agents to provide a complete travel
  package.
• GDS is gradually showing acceptance among
  corporate and leisure travelers, helping to
  expand the market
• GDS has contributed immensely to improving the
  travelers (business or leisure) experience.

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• Features of Global Distribution System
• Coverage  Increase your exposure to tour
  operators and tourists through the proactive
  marketing of travel agencies, organizations and
  business accounts. The most popular way to book
  consortia and negotiate company pricing.
• 24 x7  Accept bookings from travel agents all
  over the world.
• Market Reach Online  An effective and easy
  method of marketing your hotel on the Internet.
  Travel businesses and websites frequently use it.
• Little Maintenance is Required  The data
  provided to your hotel chains or representation
  companys central reservation system is
  automatically copied to the GDS.
• Enhance Coverage  Increase your reach to
  corporate and leisure travellers with special
  programmes such as GREATRATETM for year-round
  bookings, REST JETTM for airport hotels, and
  LATEGETAWAYSTM for last-minute reservations.
• Online Distribution Strategy  Increasing market
  share by making your products available to new
  online distribution channels.

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• Benefits of Global Distribution System
• The Global Distribution System (GDS) is commonly
  utilized to broaden market reach. Through
  B2B, B2C, B2E, and B2B2C websites, a single
  global travel distribution system is linked.
• Consumers travel buying experiences and
  convenience have substantially improved thanks to
  online travel agents (OTAs), which have also
  increased pricing transparency.
• GDS is extremely effective at attracting
  international travellers. For that reason, GDS is
  increasing annually among travel agents at an
  exponential rate.
• The global distribution system serves as the
  foundation for reaching out to corporate clients
  all over the world.
• Direct marketing efforts for market penetration.
• The use of global distribution systems is
  increasing among both business and leisure
  travellers.
• GDS has the distinct advantage of being able to
  provide your guests the greatest rates that no
  other system can. You can provide your customers
  with packages which include a hotel stay, plane
  transport and car hire.
• Travel agents can take advantage of a global
  platform with a large market share.
• The GDS investment is a smart choice. The system
  puts your vacation booking services and inventory
  in front of a large number of clients without
  affecting your marketing budget.

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• Why Choose Travelopro for GDS System Development?
• We're a dynamic group of experts with quick
  thinking. The first global consolidation of
  aviation we trust in advertising a culture that
  advertise technological innovation, and
  creativity.
• Travelopro provides a white-label solution with
  suppliers from over 100 countries and airfare
  inventory from over 20 airlines. Web API services
  pre-integrated booking engines and a B2B booking
  portal.
• We collaborate with our customers to develop new
  ideas and get the best results possible.
• We are dedicated to helping our customers improve
  end-traveler engagement and create new, superior
  travel experiences.
• Travelopro is a recognized leader in the travel
  industry, with ground-breaking technology that
  continues to develop the airline commerce and
  distribution landscape.
• Travelopro is build-up of professionals in system
  analysis and design, as well as system
  architectures and modeling. Development and
  coding, testing and implementation, and a
  variation of other features.

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