GDS

What is a Global Distribution System?

• Is a revenue platform.

• Is a travel agents motherboard for booking airlines tickets and other sorts of travel goodies.

• Is a tour operator.

• Is an online travel agent.

What is the main difference between GDS?

• Best rates

• Inventory access

• Market Share

Lanyon is a GDS?

• No. It's a RFP tool.

• Yes. Works via Sabre.

• No. It's a revenue tool.

• Yes. Works via Amadeus.

Which rates does GDS receives?

• Only Negotiated rates.

• Only Net Rates.

• All Rates.

• Only Commissionable Rates.

Why OTA's and other travel agents might need to use GDS?

• GDS is the ability to update the status inventory in real time.

• GDS permits to book airline tickets.

• All IATA travel agent can access to a huge inventory (hotel, car rental and airline seats).

• GDS permits corporate global agreements with the hotels chains.

• All answers.