Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) vendors are an indispensable role in the tourism industry - from 75% to 80% of all airline bookings made by travel agents using the CRSs. But by mid-1998, their solid position in the industry is in danger of two forces: the web sites run by airlines, which are able to take orders directly from customers, and the new CRS, with the support of travel agencies around the world, called Genesis. Scheduled to go to trial in the fourth quarter of 1998 and to launch in 1999. "Hide
by Ali F. Farhoomand, Andrew Lee Source: University of Hong Kong, 17 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 2000. Prod. #: HKU055-PDF-ENG