AppTech - Module 3

How can travelers source and book travel experiences directly?

• Through traditional travel retailers

• Using Global Distribution Systems

• Via third-party intermediaries

• Through advertising, brochures, call centers, and supplier websites

What is the main purpose of a Global Distribution System (GDS)?

• To provide central hubs for social media interactions

• To facilitate communication between suppliers and travelers

• To connect travel intermediaries with schedules, fares, and bookings

• To manage hotel bookings only

Which GDS company has the largest global market share footprint among the 'big three' GDS companies?

• Sabre

• Amadeus

• Travelport

• Galileo

Which GDS company has the smallest market share among the 'big three' software?

• Sabre

• Amadeus

• Travelport

• Galileo

What comprises the Global Distribution Systems offered by Travelport?

• Amadeus and Sabre

• Apollo, Worldspan, and Galileo

• Travel agencies and tour operators

• European and Asian markets

What is the primary benefit of a GDS for travel intermediaries?

• Restricted access to schedules and fares

• Central hub for social media interactions

• Access to live product, price, and availability data

• Limited services for bookings

What does the term "Availability" refer to in a GDS?

• The time when flights are available

• The ability to access GDS functions

• Aggregating available inventory, flight schedules, and pricing in real-time

• The availability of ancillary services

What is the role of a GDS in Rates and conditions?

• Only displaying flight rates

• Storing fares and rules for each class of service

• Managing corporate travel policies

• Providing financial reports

What does the GDS issue when a booking is confirmed, besides an e-ticket?

• Boarding pass

• Itinerary

• Invoice

• Passenger Name Record

What are considered as secondary GDS functions?

• Passenger information, Rates and conditions, E-ticketing

• Decision support systems, Financial management, E-commerce

• Ancillary services, Entry requirements, Integrated travel management

• Booking requests, Corporate travel management, Communication and scheduling