The GDS is just one part of the whole
When we think of Global Distribution Systems (GDS), we think of EDIFACT. We’ve built something bigger, better and so much smarter.
More than a GDS. A whole lot more
The Global Distribution System (GDS) powered the past. Today, agencies need more. More content, more flexibility, and more intelligence.
That’s why we built the SabreMosaic™ Travel Marketplace: a cloud-native platform that unifies the industry’s travel content in one place.
From EDIFACT (GDS) and NDC to low-cost carriers, hotels, car rentals, and rail—it’s all integrated, so agencies can easily search, sell, and service whatever their travelers need.
Smarter automation. Richer content. Built for how modern agencies work. And the GDS? Just one part of a much smarter whole.
Streamlined
The widest breadth of content, in one place with one connection.
Smarter
AI in every layer unlocks personalized shopping, booking and servicing.
Scalable
Cloud native, API-led and built for performance and growth.
Learn more about the traditional role of the GDS and how it fits into the broader SabreMosaic Marketplace.
What is a GDS in travel?
A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a travel industry platform that connects travel agencies to airlines, hotels, car rental companies, rail operators, and other travel providers.
It enables agencies to search, compare, book, and service travel products across multiple suppliers—all in real time, from a single system.
Sabre’s GDS has been a trusted foundation for decades. Today, it’s evolving with SabreMosaic Marketplace: a cloud-native, AI-powered, modular platform that goes beyond traditional GDS capabilities, connecting agencies to NDC offers, low-cost carriers, hotels, car, rail, and more.
In a world where travelers expect more and faster, today’s GDS must deliver richer content, smarter automation, and greater flexibility—and that’s exactly what SabreMosaic Marketplace is built for.
How does a GDS work for travel agencies?
A GDS acts as a centralized platform where travel agencies can search, compare, book, and manage travel services across thousands of suppliers.
It consolidates airline, hotel, car rental, and rail content into a single system, reducing the need for multiple supplier connections and simplifying the booking process for agents.
With SabreMosaic Marketplace, we extend this capability even further—bringing low-cost carriers, NDC offers, and non-air content into one smart, seamless connection.
What’s the difference between a traditional GDS and SabreMosaic Marketplace?
Traditional GDS systems focused primarily on EDIFACT airline content. SabreMosaic Marketplace transforms this model—offering access not only to GDS (EDIFACT) content, but also NDC offers, low-cost carriers, hotel inventory, car rental options, and rail – all through a single, modular platform.
It’s not just broader content. SabreMosaic Marketplace integrates AI-powered automation, flexible APIs, and modern servicing tools—giving agencies the tools they need to sell and service smarter.