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Connecting you to over 180,000 travel and cargo sellers worldwide
Global Data Products offers a suite of solutions derived from the IATA Accreditation database, providing access to data for over 180,000 IATA locations worldwide. Trusted by airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other industry suppliers, Global Data is the most up-to-date, reliable, and cost-effective resource for building, managing, and maintaining agency distribution channels globally.
Solutions in the Global Data portfolio
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Global System Solutions
Access a complete database of IATA travel/cargo agencies with regular updates for system integration.
CheckACode Web Service
Accurately and reliably validate IATA Codes with simple API integration.
Global Agency Directory
A convenient online directory allowing consultation of travel agency details one at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are IATA Codes and why are they important?
IATA Codes are universal identifiers assigned to businesses participating in IATA's Identity Management programs. They play a critical role in enabling a common, standardized approach for identifying business partners and exchanging information across the industry. These codes are essential for ensuring connectivity and interoperability in the global ecosystem of transportation and tourism.
What is IATA's Identity Management framework?
IATA's Identity Management framework is a comprehensive scheme that assigns universal identifiers (codes) to various actors in the transportation and tourism industry, including carriers, sellers, and other intermediaries. These codes facilitate standardized identification and information exchange among business partners.
How does the IATA's Identity Management benefit the industry?
The IATA Identity Management framework provides a common language that facilitates connectivity and interoperability across the transportation and tourism value chain. By assigning universal identifiers and standardizing verification services, it streamlines processes, enhances trust, and promotes efficient communication among industry participants.
What is Global Data Products (GDP) and its role in the industry?
Global Data Products (GDP) is a product line within IATA's Identity Management Framework developed to facilitate Verification of IATA Codes. It comprises a database of over 180,000 locations approved under IATA's Passenger and Cargo programs. GDP provides subscribing customers with detailed information about the business entities associated to each IATA Code, serving as the industry reference for building and maintaining indirect distribution channels.
Why do transportation and tourism companies trust GDP?
GDP solutions compile information collected, verified, and maintained through IATA agency programs, where each Seller is identified with a unique IATA Code. Hundreds of transportation and tourism companies rely on GDP as the industry reference for verifying seller information and maintaining up-to-date agency data in their indirect distribution channels.