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A global distribution system (GDS) primarily enables transactions between which travel industry service providers?
Airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and travel agencies.
What kind of inventory does the GDS mainly use from the service providers?
Real-time inventory, such as number of hotel rooms available, number of flight seats available, or number of cars available.
What are the three travel sectors across which a GDS consolidates products and services?
Airline reservations, hotel reservations, car rentals.
Who traditionally relied on GDS for services, products, and rates in order to provide travel-related services to the end consumers?
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How is a GDS different from a computer reservation system?
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Study Notes
Global Distribution System (GDS)
- A GDS primarily enables transactions between airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and travel agencies.
Inventory and Providers
- The GDS mainly uses available inventory (e.g., flights, rooms, cars) from service providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies).
Consolidation of Travel Sectors
- A GDS consolidates products and services across three travel sectors: air, accommodation, and ground transportation.
Traditional Users of GDS
- Travel agencies traditionally relied on GDS for services, products, and rates to provide travel-related services to end consumers.
Difference from Computer Reservation System (CRS)
- A GDS differs from a CRS in that a CRS is primarily used by airlines to manage their own inventory, whereas a GDS is a broader platform that consolidates inventory from multiple service providers.
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Test your knowledge of the Global Distribution System (GDS) with this quiz. Explore the functions and significance of GDS in the travel industry, including its role in connecting airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and travel agencies. Delve into real-time inventory management and understand the impact of GDS on travel transactions.
