Online
travel software
means a web based online reservation system to book the travel
related services. OTA also stands for online travel agency, which
means a travel agency operating business through online process. Over
the last five years, mobile apps have seen great surge in terms of
usage. iPhone and Android devices are almost in every hand and people
are browsing the information more than ever. So travel agencies are
seeking the services of mobile app development companies to build
them a best in class tool. Online travel software offers search and
booking facilities of flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing, cars,
cruises and holiday packages. Ticketing systems powers real-time
booking of travel deals. Mobile apps use the same web services, which
are used by travel software and bring the desired information for the
end user.
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A
travel
software
is a web based system to store & retrieve travel related contents
including flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and other services.
Mobile apps are connected to the same database and access the web
services from the GDS & APIs directly. The data may come from the
ticketing system's database or it may come from the Global
Distribution Systems,
hotel APIs providers or third party suppliers. Ticketing system may
process the transactions related to flights, accommodations,
transfers, cars, cruise and other travel related services. There are
three kinds of travel software systems, which are most widely used
today.
- Travel Software System connected to GDS
- Travel Software System connected to Third Party Suppliers
- CRS based Ticketing System
A
travel
software,
while issuing any ticket connects to primary flights / hotels / cars
data to find real time availability and pricing. Once the
availability is confirmed, users can proceed to make payment to
confirm the booking. This whole process is automated and end users
get the booking confirmation / PNR or voucher in no-time after making
the payment. Below are distinct advantages of travel ticketing
system.
- Round o clock availability, improved sales and great client satisfaction.
- Fully automated system, and thus saves a-lot of time of end users.
- PNR / Vouchers are generated immediately.
Same
advantages are extended through the mobile apps, which does not only
help in making the booking process easier but also help in brand
recall.
Regarding
Author:
Author
is a senior business analyst and an expert in travel
software
development and marketing strategy implementation.
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