ASTA reports GDS usage is down
The majority of ASTA agencies still use a GDS, however usage has decreased 15 percent since 1999. Of the 83.2 percent who use a GDS, Sabre remains the primary one used by ASTA agencies since 1999.
Booking though a GDS remains the dominant method for air, car rental and hotels bookings. 54.6 percent of respondents occasionally compare the GDS fares to Internet fares. 40.4 percent of respondents said they have a "No-minimum" pricing plan.
The majority of respondents (60.0%) receive an incentive credit if they book more segments than is required by their contract.
ASTA agencies on average produced 13,395 segments. About half of respondents (46.1%) have a three year GDS contract. The majority of respondents at 58.6 percent plan on renewing their GDS contract but 26.4 percent are not sure.
The ASTA Research Family is comprised of a representative sample of ASTA member travel agency owners and managers. The report indicates a 95% confidence with an error rate +/- 4.9%.
Premium Members will receive this full report for free and travel agent members will receive a free two-page summary, but can also purchase the entire report for $250. The cost for ASTA member suppliers is $350 and $550 for non-members. For additional information, please contact [email protected] or visit the research page on ASTA.org.
The mission of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism. ASTA seeks a retail travel marketplace that is profitable and growing and a rewarding field in which to work, invest and do business.
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