WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2002--The OpenTravel Alliance (OTA) announced today the release of Version 2002B of its Extensible Markup Language (XML) specification for public review and comment.
Comments may be submitted via the website until November 29, 2002. This latest specification expands on the messages previously published offering additional opportunities for trading partners within the travel industry to communicate with one another.
The application of best practices and the redefinition of the XML component constructs to the specification continue on the path of seamless integration and enhanced interoperability within all disciplines of the travel sector.
To view and download OTA's Version 2002B including informative text and XML specifications, visit http://www.opentravel.org/ota_downloads_form.cfm.
About OTA
The OpenTravel(TM) Alliance (www.opentravel.org) develops communications specifications to allow for the efficient and effective exchange of travel industry information via the Internet.
With over 150 members representing influential names in all sectors of the travel industry, OTA is comprised of representatives from the airlines, car rental firms, hotels, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, and trade associations. OTA working groups, together with an OTA interoperability committee to coordinate their efforts, develop open Internet-compatible messages using XML.
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