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[edit] Welcome to the OpenTravel Resources Page!

The OpenTravel Specification is the core product of OpenTravel and consists of a large library of XML Schema files
The OpenTravel Code Table is a spreadsheet that is maintained consistently and contains a comprehensive list of all codes referenced within the XML Schema files.
- Requests for new OpenTravel codes need to follow the procedures for requesting new OpenTravel codes.
The OpenTravel Forum website
Authoring content for the OpenTravel Message Users Guide which is included with the OpenTravel Specification download.
The OpenTravel Implementation Guide is a must have and you can get your copy here. The purpose of this guide is to provide, in a single document, information that an implementer of the OpenTravel specification can use to more easily build software systems that are interoperable with other travel systems. The guide also should be useful for analysts who need to understand how to use the OpenTravel specification.

Join an OpenTravel Workgroup - There are four OpenTravel Workgroups that members can join:
- The Architecture Workgroup serves all aspects of the OpenTravel specification which are outside the contents of the XML messages themselves and which generally affect all of the other workgroups equally.
- The Hospitality Workgroup serves the needs of the hotel and cruise verticals.
- The Transport Workgroup serves the needs of the air, car and rail verticals.
- The Travel Integration Workgroup serves the needs of the tour & package tour suppliers, travel insurance providers, destination activity suppliers, golf suppliers, travel itinerary consumers, loyalty program managers and customer profile consumers.
Join or Start an OpenTravel Project Team – Any OpenTravel member has the right to participate in any active project. Check out the current active projects list to see if your company should be involved. If you’re interested in starting a new project, start at our Project Team Proposal page or contact the OpenTravel Specification Manager.

OpenTravel offers pre-recorded and WebEx Webinars. You can access the list of webinars on the OpenTravel Forum.

The OpenTravel Forum
Mailing Lists - OpenTravel maintains a number of mailing lists that inform members of upcoming conference calls and meetings. Membership of relevant mailing lists is also critical for participating in and staying up to date with OpenTravel's specification development. You can sign up for mailing lists here, or contact Bonnie Lowell with your request.
Follow OpenTravel on Twitter
Join the OpenTravel Alliance Group on Linked In

The OpenTravel Model Viewer provides OpenTravel schema documentation in the form of cross-referenced, hyperlinked HTML pages along with a detailed functional report for each schema component.
The Online OpenTravel Schema pages on the OpenTravel.org website provide a central location by which each OpenTravel schema can be accessed via its own, unique URL.
You can download past versions of the OpenTravel Specificationfrom the OpenTravel.org website.

The OpenTravel Message Registration Program is a free benefit for OpenTravel member companies that declares your company’s production implementation of OpenTravel messages; shows your support of OpenTravel standards; gives your company exposure on the OpenTravel website; and provides personal notification of major changes to messages you’ve implemented.

The OpenTravel Schema Design Best Practices document is included with the OpenTravel Specification download.

The Worldclock is a good tool for scheduling meetings across multiple time zones.

Should you require any assistance, you are welcome to contact Bonnie Lowell with your questions.