Global Distribution System
(GDS)Distribution NetworkBooking SystemGlobal Reservation Network
- Global Distribution SystemGDS
- A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a computer network that consolidates real-time travel inventories—including flight seats, hotel rooms, car rentals, and rail tickets—across global service providers to enable seamless booking and transaction processing by travel management systems and agencies.
Detailed Overview
The GDS is the foundational technology layer of modern B2B travel distribution. Developed in the mid-20th century to automate flight bookings, it now supports massive volumes of real-time transactions globally. The major global GDS networks are Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. GhaiTravels.in integrates with these legacy networks while offering direct connections to modern APIs and NDC channels, providing a unified search-to-book workflow for B2B operators.