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The Interactive Travel Services Association (ITSA) is the association for online travel companies and global distribution systems. ITSA is the voice of the industry on public policy matters, and on educating policy makers, opinion leaders and the traveling public about the industry and matters of import that will affect travel and tourism generally.

The Importance of Independent Travel Distribution

Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) are one of the best-kept secrets in the travel industry, but are indispensable to travel. Forming the backbone of computer reservations systems for travel agents, airlines, and more, they process millions of reservations a day. Their state-of-the-art hardware and software enables their clients to seamlessly provide instantaneous and comprehensive service to the traveling public. The documents below provide more basics on this invaluable industry sector, whose members form a proud and indispensable wing of ITSA.

Senate ancillary fees letter to Ros Lehtinen, DOT

Letter to Ros Lehtinen, DOT

ITSA Statement on Airline Fee Transparency and Proposed Additional DoT Passenger Protection Rules

The Role and Value of the Global Distribution Systems in Travel Distribution: A PhoCusWright Whitepaper

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) and Limited Travel Distributors (LTDs)

Fact Sheet about Global Distribution Systems (GDSs)

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