TravelPort

History

Travelport was founded in 2001 as a travel technology company and global distribution system (GDS) provider. However, its roots go back further to Apollo and Galileo, two major airline reservation systems developed in the 1970s. Over time, Travelport merged multiple travel technology platforms and became a leading GDS alongside Sabre and Amadeus.

Today, Travelport is headquartered in Langley, UK and operates worldwide, providing cutting edge travel solutions for airlines, travel agencies, hotels and car rental companies.

What is Travelport?

Travelport is a travel technology company and GDS provider that enables travel businesses to connect with airlines, hotels, car rentals and tour operators. It offers:

• Flight Booking & Ticketing : Real-time access to airline inventory for travel agents and OTAs.
• Hotel & Car Rental Distribution : Allows travel agencies to book hotel stays and rental cars globally.
• Travel API & Automation : Offers Travelport Smartpoint, an advanced booking tool and API integration.
• Data Analytics & Personalization : Uses AI and machine learning to optimize pricing and booking efficiency.
• Multi GDS Integration : Supports Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan three major GDS systems.

Who Uses Travelport?

• Airlines : Many airlines use Travelport for reservation and revenue management.
• Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) : Companies like Expedia, MakeMyTrip and Priceline use Travelport to access flights and hotels.
• Traditional Travel Agencies : Travel management companies (TMCs) use Travelport to book business and leisure travel.
• Hotels & Car Rental Companies : Providers list their inventory on Travelport’s system for global reach.
• Corporate Travel Managers : Businesses use Travelport for managing employee travel.

Why is Travelport Famous?

• Third Largest GDS Provider : Competes with Sabre and Amadeus, serving travel businesses worldwide.
• Supports Multiple GDS Systems : Integrates Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan, making it highly flexible.
• Fast & Efficient Booking System : Processes millions of transactions daily for airlines, hotels and OTAs.
• AI & Cloud Based Innovation : Uses modern technology to improve pricing, search results and personalization.

Global Reach : Active in over 180 countries, connecting thousands of travel agencies and suppliers.