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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