BCD to Consolidate to Two-GDS Strategy

BCD Travel is ending its distribution relationship with Travelport as part of a new “dual global distribution strategy,” the travel management company confirmed to BTN this week.

As first reported in The Company Dime last week, BCD will focus its distribution strategy with Sabre and Amadeus going forward. BCD SVP of global supplier relations Thane Jackson in a statement said the move “[streamlines] our global distribution technology,” which will simplify operations and technology development in the future.

“The transition will enhance our speed to market with functionalities that will improve travelers’ planning and booking experience,” according to Jackson. “The hallmarks of post-Covid travel are greater complexity of travel requirements and more support and information needed for every booking request. Streamlining our distribution technology enables our training, development and third-party integration teams to service our clients more efficiently.”

Jackson added that BCD has “a high regard for Travelport, but we’re confident that the direction we’ve taken is the right one for our business and our customers.”

Michael B. Baker www.businesstravelnews.com