Travelport Launches New Developer Network

Travelport Launches New Developer Network
By George Dooley
       
Travelport has launched the new Travelport Developer Network.  Designed for third-party developers, the Developer Network provides members with full access to key software resources, dedicated help and support and an entry in the new Travelport Developer Directory.

Over twenty independent software developers, including Dolphin Dynamics, Rearden Commerce and flextrip, have already signed up to the new network ahead of its official launch later this month.

Created to facilitate the faster introduction of innovative new applications to its 67,000 travel agency customers worldwide, the new dedicated developer program will offer extensive commercial, technical and support benefits to approved developer members, Travelport says.

As part of the new program, Travelport’s developer tools will continue to be built on open standards technology, so developers can program in the environment of their choice and build applications that easily integrate with existing Travelport databases and technologies.

Membership includes access to the Travelport Universal API, providing access to extensive content and functionality through a single API connection. In 2012 members will also gain access to the universal Desktop Software Development Kit (SDK) which creates a wealth of new opportunities for developers.

The extensive configurability can be further enhanced to meet agency needs with custom activities incorporated into workflows, shopping and booking from blended GDS and non-GDS content, and custom pop-up widgets with anytime access.