OpenTravel

OpenTravel is a not-for-profit trade association based in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with 5 to 9 employees. Founded in 1999, the organization focuses on developing and promoting open specifications for electronic business information exchange within the travel industry. OpenTravel creates and expands upon open message structures, utilizing technologies like XML, to facilitate communication between various sectors of the travel industry. These message structures are widely used, with tens of thousands in circulation and processing tens of millions of messages daily between trading partners. The association brings together a diverse membership representing a wide range of travel industry stakeholders, including airlines, car rental companies, hotels, cruise lines, railway operators, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, solutions providers, technology companies, and distributors. This collaborative environment allows members to identify necessary messages, prioritize development efforts, and ultimately create the electronic message structures that drive seamless information sharing across the global travel sector. For more information about OpenTravel and its initiatives, please visit their website at opentravel.org.