OpenTravel Alliance Recognizes Industry Leader With the Annual Tom Grubbs Award

The OpenTravel Alliance (OpenTravel), the travel industry's leading distribution standards development organization, announced the winners of the Tom Grubbs Award at its 2011 Advisory Forum held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

David Morley, Technical Consultant for Marriott International, was awarded the Tom Grubbs Award as he exemplifies OpenTravel's passion and commitment to travel distribution. Tom Grubbs was a founder and instrumental participant in the OpenTravel. With his long experience at TWA Airlines and Avis Rent A Car, he had a vision of a travel industry with no barriers. He was the key proponent of the car rental workgroup, keeping his industry's best interests in mind while never forgetting the goals of OpenTravel. He was dedicated and brought a sense of humor to the OpenTravel that will forever be missed. Through his spirit and innovative thinking, Tom Grubbs is responsible for making the OpenTravel the success it is today.

'Marriott International has supported my efforts and is committed to driving the value of standards, similar to those we work hard to develop and implement through OpenTravel, said David Morley. This is a journey of both education and integration.  I am working diligently with OpenTravel to drive awareness by pushing attention to the need and benefit of standards.  It is my continued goal to support OpenTravel by actively participating in workgroups, attending the Advisory Forum and participating in multi-segment and cross segmentation conversations. I appreciate OpenTravel's recognition of my time and Marriott’s ongoing commitment to the organization' Morley continued.

“David has been an advocate, supporter and participant of OpenTravel.  He has shown his generosity through the amount of time he commits and the passion he brings to panels and workgroups,' said Valyn Perini, Executive Director, OpenTravel Alliance. 'Tom Grubbs was a valued leader at OpenTravel, and David fully embodies the spirit of Tom's dedication and commitment to OpenTravel.” 

About OpenTravel

OpenTravel creates, expands and drives adoption of open specifications, including but not limited to the use of XML, for the electronic exchange of business information among all sectors of the travel industry.  OpenTravel is comprised of companies representing airlines, car rental firms, hotels, cruise lines, railways, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, solutions providers, technology companies and distributors. Tens of thousands of OpenTravel message structures are in use, carrying tens of millions of messages between trading partners every day.  To learn more about OpenTravel visit www.opentravel.org. 


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