The tourism industry is in a state of constant evolution, driven more than ever by the dynamics of today’s digital age. In October 2020, at Travel Partner, we extensively revised our business processes and organizational structures. After three years of intensive work and adjustment of our entire organizational structure, in November 2023, we introduced a completely new and future-oriented software landscape across all areas of the company, enabling us to make all our business operations more efficient and holistic. We are proud that our company now operates in a state-of-the-art and effective system environment. The new system world allows us to offer our customers and partners first-class services. At the same time, it supports our employees in their daily work and ensures that we are always up to date with the developments in the tourism industry. With our new technology, we are already well-prepared for the future of travel today.
OTDS
Travel Partner focuses on innovation and efficiency by working closely with the OTDS (Open Travel Data Standard) data format. This strategic decision enables us to manage and exchange travel information in a standardized and interoperable manner. The OTDS standard allows us to structure information about travel services such as hotels and activities in a unified format. This not only simplifies the internal management and maintenance of our data but also ensures smooth integration with other systems and tour operators. By using the OTDS standard, we optimize our internal processes and lay the foundation for seamless collaboration with partners, platforms, and technologies across the travel industry. This helps increase efficiency, minimize errors, and ultimately provide our customers with an enhanced and consistent travel experience. The implementation of the OTDS data format demonstrates our commitment to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technologies to actively shape the future of travel. Travel Partner remains dedicated to advancing the travel industry to the next level through such progressive approaches and providing innovative solutions for our customers.
EDF
When it comes to interfaces, we also rely on the EDF data format from Peakwork. EDF, an XML-based data format, revolutionizes the exchange of tourism offer data. This technology not only standardizes information exchange but also accelerates the entire process. The widespread use of EDF among various travel providers helps standardize processing in distribution. This unification minimizes quality losses during data transmission, resulting in smooth and reliable exchange of travel information. A standout advantage of the EDF data format is the detailed representation of all offer parameters. This not only enables a precise and comprehensive presentation of travel offers but also improves searchability and bookability for customers. The integration of EDF into Travel Partner’s systems means that customers can quickly and efficiently access a wide range of travel offers. Particularly impressive is the reduction in response times on websites that use Peakwork technology. Despite searching through a large number of offers from different providers, response times are reduced to just a few milliseconds. This significantly contributes to a responsive and user-friendly online experience for customers. By integrating the EDF data format from Peakwork, Travel Partner once again demonstrates its commitment to innovation and the use of advanced technologies to elevate the travel industry to the next level and provide customer-oriented solutions.
OTA
Our system world incorporates the interface integration from the OpenTravel Alliance (OTA), which focuses on addressing the challenges between providers, distribution partners, and travel consumers. OTA advocates for seamless connectivity via APIs to optimize the flow of information within the complex structure of travel distribution. The OpenTravel Alliance interface involves the development of specifications, as well as the publication of reference architectures and implementations of information for travelers and providers, ensuring smooth data flow in the travel and tourism sectors. OpenTravel is dedicated to creating, expanding, and promoting open specifications, including those not directly created by OpenTravel itself, to enable the electronic exchange of business information across all areas of the travel industry. The technology used in our system world benefits from collaborations with companies across various sectors, including airlines, car rental services, hotels, cruise lines, railway companies, and more. By incorporating the OpenTravel Alliance interface, we emphasize the use of cutting-edge technologies to create tailored solutions for our customers.
