How does travel distribution work – the GDS version [VIDEO]

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Not to be outdone by the likes of Farelogix, which has spent a fair amount of time challenging the status quo in travel distribution through video, here comes the GDS response.

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Review of GDS regulations in Europe faces delay

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A European Commission review of the regulatory framework overseeing the role the global distribution systems has hit its first stumbling block: a predictable delay in gathering responses.

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European Commission begins review of GDS Code, realpolitik expected

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Regulators are to review the Code of Conduct overseeing global distribution systems in Europe – a process which could eventually see fundamental changes being made to reflect the new marketplace.

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European rail promise as technology standards project begins

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Another stab at developing technology standards to make rail distribution easier in Europe has officially started, following approval by the European Commission in Brussels.

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Google reminded Europe will push GDS Code of Conduct change

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Apparent joy at Google (also at FairSearch) after winning approval for its acquisition of ITA Software may be shortlived, with Europeans urging an overhaul of travel tech regulations.

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European travel firms quietly sharpen their knives over Google-ITA Software

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Back in September 2010, as the industry started digesting Google’s proposed acquisition of ITA Software, speculation emerged that the search giant could also face issues outside of the US.

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Technology and travel distribution in Europe by numbers

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Study released today by the European Technology and Travel Services Association and PhoCusWright gives an interesting overview of the online travel landscape across Europe.

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European Union investigating airline alliances, GDSs praying for fairness

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What do financial institutions and European regulators have in common? Both appear to be key groups of people impacting on the lives of anyone in the GDS community.

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