Published: 10 Dec 2007
Sharing plans, Moshe Rafiah, CEO, TRAVELfusion said, "We have proven that the 'Direct Connect' model is the lowest cost distribution system. With our patented scraping and generic API automated integration tools we estimate reaching 200+ bookable airlines by Q3 2008."
"With this vital content reach of airlines from around the world - we are fast becoming an indispensable distribution system for any online travel and e-commerce operations both for leisure and business travellers."
The company, which offers a single XML API interface to its travel agency, e-commerce and corporate customers, has launched - Atlas Blue – reaching 140 bookble airlines. The TRAVELfusion distribution system now powers more than 30 OTAs from around the world as well as the leading SBTs and e-commerce sites – providing access to content and web fares which are not available on the GDS.
According to a recent Google whitepaper, the number of mobile users researching travel via their mobile devices is expected to grow 51% in 2012.
IN-DEPTH: If rail is to become truly international, the technology that facilitates and standardises the search, booking and fulfillment process will need to have the kind of reach that a global distribution system can provide, says Thomas Drexler, director of Rail, Amadeus.
Corporate services company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has unveiled its new interactive mapping and reporting tool, HRG Insight.