Global Distribution Systems

What are Global Distribution Systems?

A global distribution systems are systems offering the inventory of multiple carriers and various suppliers of hospitality products and services.

It is a computerized reservation system facilitating the sale of hospitality products and services primarily to organizational buyers, such as travel agents.

The four major global distribution systems (GDS) today are SABRE, Amadeus, Gallileo, and Worldspan.

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Global Distribution Systems

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