RTNE to launch GDS for budget accommodations to promote Rural Tourism in India

Chennai based Rural Tourism Network Enterprise (RTNE); a social enterprise with IFMR Trust is developing a Global Distribution System (GDS) for budget accommodation facilities in India which will be operational by September 2010. Any travel company interested in accessing the inventory of RTNE has to register with RTNE website (for free) with certain details. After the verification, the company will receive user account and login ids to access the inventory.

Divulging the details about their plans, Saurabh Jha, Team Member, RTNE said, “With increasing popularity of Rural Tourism in India, more and more travel operators are focusing on this segment. However, due to scarcity of accommodation options in rural destinations, it’s tough to sell these destinations. Thus, by aggregating all budget accommodation options, we are building a GDS to enhance the Rural Tourism segment and also provide budget accommodation to travellers in metro cities.”