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OpenTravel(TM) Alliance for 2005-2006 |
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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2005 - As it embarks on its 7th year, the OpenTravel(TM)
Alliance announces its Board of Directors and Officers for 2005-2006 for
each of the respective industry verticals.
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"The OTA stands poised to continue building on its past success," stated Mike Kistner. "Our dynamic leadership comprised of these outstanding individuals will no doubt ensure that we accomplish the strategic objectives of the OTA." About the OTA: The OpenTravel(TM) Alliance is dedicated to the creation, expansion, and adoption of open universal data specifications empowering the travel industry to take full advantage of eCommerce opportunities. The OTA's mission is to transform the travel industry into one global supermarket of products and services. This will be realized through development of a commonly accepted communications process using XML. The OpenTravel(TM) Alliance's membership is comprised of more than 150 companies representing all sectors of the travel industry, including air, car, cruise, rail, hotel, travel agencies, and tour operators. In addition, the OTA has partnerships with many industry organizations including the Air Transport Association (ATA), American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), National Business Travel Association (NBTA), Computerized Airline Sales & Marketing Association (CASMA), and the Travel Technology Initiative (TTI). |
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OpenTravel(TM) Alliance
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