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To provide real-time information, ensure fast transactions, and connect travelers to service providers worldwide.
CRS
It integrates flight schedules, hotel availability, car rentals, and cruises into one platform
CRS
is specialized software that automates the process of booking travel services
CRS
To provide real-time information, ensure fast transactions, and connect travelers to service providers worldwide.
CRS
Transformed the travel industry from manual, time-consuming bookings into an efficient, technology-driven system
CRS
enables faster, more efficient, and reliable travel services.
Technology
bookings were handled manually using paper, phones, and physical ledgers.
Before CRS
CRS was first introduced by airlines to,automate flight reservations (e.g., SABRE by American Airlines).
1960s
CRS evolved into GDS to provide global integration.
1990s onward
From airlines → hotels, car rentals, cruises
Expansion
CRS and GDS form the backbone of online travel agencies
Today
Provides reporting and analytics for agencies and providers
CRS
Processes ticketing and payments.
CRS
Searches and displays availability in real-time.
CRS
Manages booking confirmations, cancellations, and modifications.
CRS
Stores and updates travel product data:schedules, fares, hotel rooms, cars
CRS
allows travel agents and customers to search, compare, and book services.
User Interface
keeps updated information on services
Centralized Database
processes payments, generates tickets and invoices
Payment & Ticketing Module
links multiple service providers into one network.
Connectivity
ensures safe handling of customer and booking data
Security System:
originated in the USA, one of the largest CRS/GDS providers.
Sabre
widely used in Europe and Asia, serves major airlines and agencies.
Amadeus
strong in North America, supports online travel agencies. Each CRS serves as a gateway to millions of travel- related transactions daily
Worldspan
UK-based, connects travel suppliers globally
Galileo (Travelport)
room availability, instant confirmation, special rates.
Hotels
seat selection, ticketing, fare classes
Flight reservations
cabin bookings, schedules, packages
Cruises & Tours
vehicle availability, rental terms, pricing
Car Rentals
designed for providers;
CRS
designed for agencies and OTAs.
GDS
global coverage, connecting flights, hotels, cars, and cruises.
GDS
limited coverage, usually by a specific airline or service provider
CSR
connects multiple CRS into one system for worldwide access
GDS
expanded into GDS to integrate global coverage of all travel services.
CRS