What Is a Global Distribution System (GDS)?

 

A Global Distribution System, or GDS, is a worldwide reservation system that acts as a conduit between travel bookers and suppliers, such as hotels, other accommodation providers and other travel related services.

 

The GDS communicates live product, price and availability data to travel agents and online booking engines for automated transactions.

 

A Global Distribution System is often used to tap into the corporate travel market because it has the ability to present hotels, flights, and car rentals in one simple interface providing convenience for users.