Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Market Study 2015

DUBLIN, June 08, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xvw929/the_global) has announced the addition of the "The Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Market" report to their offering.

The reports of the death of global distribution systems (GDS) have been greatly exaggerated. Several industry analysts believed that GDS would not last long and that airlines would eventually shy away from them. However, the expansion of technologies and the realization of how valuable consumer data can be have given new life to GDS. The enclosed insight offers a short look at the 3 primary companies that control the market and some observations on the future of GDS.

Three primary companies dominate the global distribution systems (GDS) market: Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. Each of the companies has extended its market reach through affiliates or subsidiary companies that offer GDS.

Some airlines are not very enthusiastic advocates of GDS and would prefer to conduct direct sales with travelers; however, the overhead of maintaining such networks compels them to deal with these firms. In addition, the intelligence gathered by these companies concerning traveler purchasing habits makes them valuable allies to some airlines in packaging attractive offerings for patrons.

GDS companies have served as the stimulus for the growth of online travel sites (e.g., Expedia, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz, Priceline, Travelocity). In recent years, other online sites have come on the scene that serve as warehouse-type stores designed to conduct comparison pricing for the user based on the traveler's specific requirements.

Mobile technology has affected the market with the development of applications that are designed to offer travelers tailored services based on their location and profiles created through business intelligence and analytics software.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Market

2. Executive Summary

3. Scope of Research and Definitions

4. Market Participants

5. Market Share and Competitor Analysis

6. Market Activity

Companies Mentioned

- Amadeus
- Expedia
- Hotwire
- Kayak
- Orbitz
- Priceline
- Sabre
- Travelocity
- Travelport

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