GDS Integration Guide: Amadeus, Sabre & Travelport for Developers

Global Distribution Systems are the backbone of the travel industry, connecting airlines, hotels, and car rental companies with travel agencies and OTAs. Integrating with GDS requires understanding complex protocols and booking workflows.

Choosing a GDS Provider

• Amadeus: Largest global reach, strong in Europe and Asia. Modern REST APIs available.
• Sabre: Strong in North America. Comprehensive hotel and car content.
• Travelport (Galileo/Apollo/Worldspan): Good for multi-source aggregation.