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13GroupActivity1 GDS
13GroupActivity1 GDS
13GroupActivity1 GDS
Distribution
System (GDS)
About GDS
A Global Distribution System (GDS) links
reservation inventory under one
computer-based network. The most
common uses for Global Distribution
System GDSs are in the tourism industry,
mainly for airlines, hospitality companies,
and car rental companies. In this way,
service providers, such as travel agencies
tour operators, and online travel agencies
can all sell tickets for the same flight,
hotel, or car rental.
Presence on a corporate Benefits of
a Global
travel platform
Exposure to higher-paying
clientele
Distribution
System
Increased revenue
opportunities
Presence on a
corporate travel 50
platform 40
Travelport
Sabre
Amadeus
3 types of GDS systems
Availability
Booking Requests
Core GDS Functions
Passenger Information – It contains information about passengers, such
as the name, address, contact number, payment methods/details, and
other special information or requests, known as Passenger Name
Record(PNR).
Passenger Information