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Originally Posted by sabbasolo (Post # 3267)
NDC vs GDS

I suspect that the gradual move to NDC vs direct GDS will play an ever increasing role in what we see available as consumers, in terms of tools and the capabilities of OLT companies.

TK withdrew from SABRE as part of the launch of their TKCONNECT NDC offering.

For a simple explanation of NDC vs GDS see https://sciative.com/research-articl...hange-the-game

I'm optimistic that there will be more options for corporate and fqtv consumers, when someone builds the appropriate software interface, but the first market will be travel agents obviously - who will eventually have to choose between using their existing GDS as a front end for NDC offerings, or a new piece of software from perhaps an independent vendor.
Thank you. I have archived this very informative article.

https://archive.ph/zJsyh

OLT = OnLine Travel
NDC = ​New Distribution Capability

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inte...rt_Association (Focus areas) >> Simplifying the Business

GDS = Global Distribution System

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glob...ibution_system

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