GBTA has already been participating in dialogue with IATA during the past year about its Resolution 787 and NDC.
ALEXANDRIA, VA and WASHINGTON DC – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) released core Principles and Parameters relating to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) proposed New Distribution Capability (“NDC”) and Resolution 787, and also proposed further dialogue with IATA.
“GBTA has closely followed the process for over a year to be sure that the interests of the business travel buyer – and their companies – have been represented,” says Michael W McCormick, Executive Director and COO of GBTA. “Although the issues are complex, the stakes are high and we must be sure our membership is well represented in this matter. Further meaningful dialogue with IATA at this stage in the process is an excellent opportunity to ensure IATA and its airline members understand the priorities and needs of the business travel buyer.”
GBTA has already been participating in dialogue with IATA during the past year about its Resolution 787 and NDC. Resolution 787 is a proposed process for development of a new Extensible Mark Up Language (XML)-based electronic data interchange standard for airline distribution communications and development of the NDC, a new distribution model for airfares and related products. GBTA urges IATA to accept the Principles and Parameters as the basis for constructive dialogue that will ultimately benefit all stakeholders.
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
