GLGi: The Future of Travel Distribution-An Examination of GDS,Recent Buyouts & Changing Marketplace

Time & Location

Originally Presented: January 30, 2007 12:30 PM, New York

Presenter(s):

GLG Expert Contributor

Agenda:

  • Impact of public vs. private ownership of GDS's & recent and future acquisitions - Travelport/Worldspan, Sabre & others
  • Review of direct vs. traditional supplier marketing strategies - radical changes that could affect the GDS business model
  • Assessment of cost implications of recent supplier contract negotiations -impact of cost efficiencies on air, hotel, rental car & cruise sectors
  • Innovation vs. operational effeciency opportunities & the success of GDS
  • Review of forward-looking indicators of success for GDS - future profit from online, offline or both
  • Effect of GDS booking fee reductions in hotel, rental car & tour sectors - similarities to airlines & travel agents

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