NDC Hub

Together, IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC) and Travelport lie at the heart of the travel ecosystem - helping you to manage or buy travel more efficiently. Whether as an agency, an airline or a traveler.

For whatever stage of the NDC journey you have reached: this hub is the place to start. It’s where you’ll find all the information you need to make the most of NDC and of the opportunities it offers for better business, better service and a better travel experience.

Latest news

NDC to the rescue! Is this the solution to distribution and selling challenges that we’ve been waiting for?

Ian Heywood shares his thoughts on how NDC could enhance the industry from both technical and commercial standpoints.

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With every travel supply chain wanting something different from NDC, how can it deliver?

Our NDC Leadership Council is working together to aid successful deployment of NDC across the industry.

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Qantas NDC content tested via new API

Travelport has production-tested the first live Qantas NDC bookings through its new Trip Services API.

3 ways agencies can succeed with NDC

Understand the new 'rules' of NDC working

What capabilities should travel agencies be developing to take advantage of NDC?

"While price is important, customers are increasingly looking at the value of the overall offer instead of the cheapest rate," Will Owen Hughes, Head of Air and Agency MSC Transition.

NDC on the world stage: how do regions compare?

When it comes to NCD implementation, different continents have different concerns - but we've also got a lot more in common than you might think...

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NDC in action

Travel Resellers: Why you need to think about NDC ASAP

Delaying your NDC adoption strategy may have been a sensible policy up to now, that’s changing – and fast.

How customers will benefit as Travel Management Companies embrace NDC

TMC AmTrav answers questions on how NDC will influence their travel ecosystem in the future.

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It's just the beginning : what can NDC-ready travel agencies look forward to?

Unprecedented access to differentiated content and competitive offers are just two of the things that - with the right tech - travel agencies will benefit from.

Travelport's 2019 NDC milestones

Travelport has been leading the conversation around NDC since the beginning - see what's in the pipeline for 2019.

Opinion

How will NDC benefit your business?

Download our eBook and discover the solutions you need to help grow your business and transform the way air products are retailed by corporations, leisure and business travellers.

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Standards have changed. Has your airline?

How will NDC compatibility impact you?

4 ways APIs drive business

Discover the 4 key benefits of APIs that help Travelport transform your travel shopping.

Rethinking travel tech for the 21st century

Stuart Waldron, Travelport's VP of Technology and Head of Architecture on how NDC is indicative of transformation in the travel industry.

5 things we've learnt from operating an NDC booking solution

From agent familiarity to a flexible approach, Ian Heywood shares his insights on how to make the system work.

How to work together for successful airline retailing

Find out how we can support each other to ensure successful NDC implementation for everyone.

Understanding the ins and outs of compliance

Get clarification on the different NDC certifications available today and what they mean for you.

In conversation

To go far with NDC, we need to go together

Ian Heywood exchanges perspectives on NDC with Lufthansa’s Tamur Goudarzi, highlighting how GDS and airlines must work closely to navigate the progression of NDC.

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NDC reality check

Travelport’s Ian Heywood talks to Steve Woodford at Radius Travel, giving an insightful and realistic assessment of where the industry is on NDC and what needs to happen next.

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Your Top 10 NDC questions answered

Ian Heywood, Travelport's Global Head of New Distribution, responds to the most frequently asked questions he's received to date.

"We’d welcome any airline that's willing to commit"

David Rutnam, IATA NDC Regional Implementation Manager, on meeting the 2020 target with Travelport’s help.

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Blogs

How to build a robust, efficient and NDC compatible platform

Travelport invite you behind the scenes to see how they're preparing for NDC implementation.

Paving the way for positive change

Learn about how Travelport is helping to make new distribution a reality through its NDC-enabled solutions.

How can we build confidence in the face of disruption?

Find out how to overcome the potential operational and functional challenges that NDC poses to your TMC.

Supporting corporates through the process

How can corporate travel managers and buyers make the most of the lucrative opportunities NDC presents?

Is your agency delivering the most relevant booking options?

With the right technology in place, you'll have instant access to a cornucopia of content choice that will enable you to deliver the best possible service.

Why does NDC matter to you?

Happier customers, a more streamlined booking process and increased revenue opportunities are just a handful of things to look forward to as we enter a new era.

Navigating a new retail landscape for travel

Travelport progresses to level 4 NDC certification!

Navigating a new retail landscape for travel

How will NDC benefit your business?

Latest news

NDC to the rescue! Is this the solution to distribution and selling challenges that we’ve been waiting for?

With every travel supply chain wanting something different from NDC, how can it deliver?

Qantas NDC content tested via new API

3 ways agencies can succeed with NDC

What capabilities should travel agencies be developing to take advantage of NDC?

NDC on the world stage: how do regions compare?

NDC in action

Travel Resellers: Why you need to think about NDC ASAP

How customers will benefit as Travel Management Companies embrace NDC

It's just the beginning : what can NDC-ready travel agencies look forward to?

Travelport's 2019 NDC milestones

Opinion

How will NDC benefit your business?

Standards have changed. Has your airline?

4 ways APIs drive business

Rethinking travel tech for the 21st century

5 things we've learnt from operating an NDC booking solution

How to work together for successful airline retailing

Understanding the ins and outs of compliance

In conversation

To go far with NDC, we need to go together

NDC reality check

Your Top 10 NDC questions answered

"We’d welcome any airline that's willing to commit"

Blogs

How to build a robust, efficient and NDC compatible platform

Paving the way for positive change

How can we build confidence in the face of disruption?

Supporting corporates through the process

Is your agency delivering the most relevant booking options?

Why does NDC matter to you?

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