Sabre Travel Network
Encyclopedia
Sabre Travel Network is the line of technology developed by Sabre Inc.
that services travel agencies
directly. Sabre Travel Network began when the Sabre
Computer reservations system
was installed in Briarcliff Manor
, New York
in 1960. It began as the reservations system for American Airlines
. Its parent company, Sabre Holdings, spun off from American as The Sabre Group on March 15, 2000.
Sabre Travel Network has three brands associated with it:
Sabre Holdings
Sabre Holdings or Sabre, Inc. is an American privately held travel technology company, encompassing several brands in three global distribution system channels: travel agency, airline, and direct to consumer. These areas are serviced by TSG's three main business groups...
that services travel agencies
Travel agency
A travel agency is a retail business that sells travel related products and services to customers on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, sightseeing tours and package holidays that combine several products...
directly. Sabre Travel Network began when the Sabre
Sabre (computer system)
Sabre Global Distribution System , owned by Sabre Holdings, is used by more than 55,000 travel agencies around the world with more than 400 airlines, 88,000 hotels, 24 car rental brands, and 13 cruise lines...
Computer reservations system
Computer reservations system
A computer reservations system is a computerized system used to store and retrieve information and conduct transactions related to air travel. Originally designed and operated by airlines, CRSes were later extended for the use of travel agencies...
was installed in Briarcliff Manor
Briarcliff Manor, New York
Briarcliff Manor is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York. It is shared between the towns of Mount Pleasant and Ossining, and lies entirely within the ZIP code of 10510...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in 1960. It began as the reservations system for American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
. Its parent company, Sabre Holdings, spun off from American as The Sabre Group on March 15, 2000.
Sabre Travel Network has three brands associated with it:
- GetThereGetThereGetThere is a corporate travel reservation system that is owned by Sabre Holdings. GetThere started in 1995 as a web-based booking tool and was acquired by Sabre in August of 2000 for $757 million. Following the acquisition, GetThere merged with the Sabre Business Travel Solutions system...
is a corporate travel reservation system.
External links
- Sabre Travel Network web site
- Sabre Inc. web site
- MySabre travel agent portal for GDSGDS-Medicine:* Geriatric Depression Scale, a simple, self-administered assessment of depression among the elderly.* Global Deterioration Scale, a standardized system of evaluating the progression of dementia, specifically in Alzheimer's Disease.-Schools:...
access. - Sabre Holdings web site
- Sabre Tavel Network México web site