Skip to content
Category

Travel technology

page 1
.travel
.travel is a top-level domain in the Domain Name System of the Internet. .travel domain names are available to individuals and/or organizations that provide or plan to provide services, products or content in/to the Tourism sector (otherwise known as the Travel industry). It is sponsored by Donuts Inc., and registrations are processed via accredited registrars.
Amadeus IT Group
European transaction processor and IT provider for the global travel and tourism industry
electronic ticket
is a method of ticket entry, processing, and marketing for companies in the airline, railways and other transport and entertainment industries
in-flight entertainment
entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight
passenger name record
record used for exchanging information about passengers in travel
computer reservations system
computer system used for the storage and retrieval of accommodation and travel reservations
virtual tour
simulation of visiting an existing location using video, still images, sound effects, music, narration, and text
global distribution system
computerised network system owned or operated by a company that enables transactions between travel industry service providers
Sabre
global distribution system (GDS)
mobile ticketing
process whereby customers can order, pay for, obtain and/or validate tickets using mobile phones, without the need of a physical ticket
Timatic
thumb|Airport check-in agents (Suvarnabhumi International Airport in [[Bangkok, Thailand pictured) use Timatic for verification of documentation requirements for international passengers.]] The Travel Information Manual Automatic (Timatic) is a database containing documentation requirements for passengers traveling internationally via air, e.g. passport and visa requirements. Timatic, an abbreviation for Travel Information Manual Automatic, is used by airlines and their representatives (check-in agents, managers, etc.), airport staff, and travel agents to determine whether a passenger can be c
passenger information system
electronic information system which provides real-time passenger information
in-car entertainment
hardware or software that provides entertainment in cars
Sabre Corporation
American travel technology company
Travel technology
use of IT or ICT in the travel industry
TPEG
The Transport Protocol Experts Group (TPEG) is a data protocol suite for traffic and travel related information. TPEG can be carried over different transmission media (bearers), such as digital broadcast or cellular networks (wireless Internet). TPEG applications include, among others, information on road conditions, weather, fuel prices, parking or delays of public transport.
Worldspan
Worldspan is a provider of travel technology and content and a part of the Travelport GDS business. It offers worldwide electronic distribution of travel information, Internet products and connectivity, and e-commerce capabilities for travel agencies, travel service providers and corporations. Its primary system is commonly known as a Global Distribution System (GDS), which is used by travel agents and travel related websites to book airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, tour packages and associated products. Worldspan also hosts IT services and product solutions for major airlines.
airline reservations system
system that allows an airline to sell its inventory; contains information on schedules, fares, PNRs and tickets issued
online hotel reservations
hotel booking through a network information service
Passenger service system
systems used by airlines to manage reservations, inventory and check-in
property management system
computerized systems that facilitate the management of properties
platform display
Device giving train passengers information
Travelport
thumb|Travelport offices in Cumberland, Georgia Travelport Worldwide Ltd. provides distribution, technology, and payment solutions for the travel and tourism industry. It is the smallest, by revenue, of the top three global distribution systems (GDS) after Amadeus IT Group and Sabre Corporation.
Travel Technology Interactive
travel and holiday companies of France