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Travel portal is a comprehensive web-based online booking engine, designed specifically for travel agencies and hospitality business. The travel software platform you choose should have the following features:
GDS Connectivity: A leading travel software will provide the best deals, because of the connect with the GDS providers. Any travel portal pulls the inventory from these global distribution systems. So connection to a primary GDS is a must.
XML / API Integration: There are several principal aggregators, which provide best in class inventory for hotels and cars. Travel software must be connected to these for better rates and extensive inventory.
CMS - Content management system should be user-friendly with a simple, easy to use admin interface. Admin should be able to change the offerings on website instantly, change the look of the front office, organize pages as per requirement.
Every travel agency is unique in its operations, style, target customer community. So the system should be scalable and flexible. Only a customizable travel software platform is viable to a travel agency. Moreover, the managers of the platform should be well versed in travel business.
The platform should have a highly sophisticated automated content standardization system to sort and present the data intelligently.
CRM should be scalable and complete. This is inevitable for internal user management too.
Take care that the platform you select reduces the manual data processing work in your office.
Finally the platform must be PCI PA DSS compliant to secure online payment processing.
Finding a suitable and efficient travel portal development company, is a solution for all.
Impact of GDS on Hotel Booking Systems
In a recent survey, year 2015 set up a record for travel bookings through GDS distribution systems. Around 62 million bookings were processed across various travel portals and online hotel booking systems. In 2016, its expected to cross 64.5 million as per latest projections. In terms of revenues $12.5 billion was clocked across all channels in the second quarter in the top 50 global markets, encompassing 69 million hotel room-nights. United States, India and UAE saw more absorption from OTAs, travel agency software and hotel reservation software.
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Author is a senior business analyst and an expert in travel software development and marketing strategy implementation.
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