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The Global Distribution System (GDS) is a travel agent’s motherboard for booking airline tickets other sorts of travel goodies (like Flight, hotel and car). Why Do I Need the GDS? The GDS does have a time and place! Here’s a few reasons why an agent might want/need to use the GDS: Corporate Travel Agents: Corporate travel agents book a whole lot of air, so the GDS is pretty much a must for them. This can either be a travel agent who books on behalf of corporate clients, or an appointed individua

Importance and use of GDS, NDC, PNR and CRS in the Air Travel Industry Computer Reservation System (CRS) * Also known as central reservation system. * It is a computerized system to store and retrieve information. * It conduct transactions related to air travel, hotel, car rental, or * activities. * It is originally designed and operated by airline. * A CRS is the backend office system of the booking engine. And it enables you to administrate rates and availabilities comfortably and easily as we