More organisations to accelerate adoption
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NDC FastTrack momentum builds
NDC FastTrack, a cross-industry initiative supported by Accelya, continues to gain momentum as more organisations participate to accelerate the practical adoption of IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) for corporate travel.
Launched at GBTA in Denver with Sabre and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) as inaugural participants, the program has now expanded with new participants including BCD Travel, FCM Travel, CTM, Fox World Travel, Amadeus, and Travelport.
The initiative brings together providers, users and technology partners to focus on resolving technical issues and sharing best practices that support scalable NDC adoption.
NDC FastTrack aims to make NDC content easier to deliver, service, and integrate into corporate travel programs, providing travelers with richer, more transparent, and more relevant content.
“We’re pleased to see continued engagement in NDC FastTrack,” said Tye Radcliffe, Chief Customer Success Officer at Accelya.
“The combined experience of these participants is helping the industry remove technical barriers and advance NDC adoption in ways that deliver tangible benefits for travel sellers, technology partners, and corporate buyers.”
“As corporate travel continues to evolve, it’s clear that shared learning and open dialogue are key to progress,” added John Morhous, Global Chief Experience Officer at FCM Travel.
“NDC FastTrack provides that opportunity – a way to engage directly with technology partners and NDC providers to move adoption forward in a coordinated, practical way.”
“Participating in NDC FastTrack reinforces our goal to make NDC a reliable, scalable part of modern corporate travel,” said Thane Jackson, Senior Vice President of Supplier Management and Delivery at BCD.
“Corporate clients want airline content that’s consistent, transparent, and easy to service. By contributing our experience, we’re helping ensure NDC delivers on that promise wherever and however travellers’ book.”
Ludo Verheggen, NDC [X] Program Director at Amadeus added: “NDC FastTrack shows what’s possible when the industry comes together to solve real challenges.
