Gateway Ticketing Systems, provider of ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, announced Executive Vice President and Head of Product Tom Chiarella’s recent appointment to President of the Executive Board of the OCTO organization.
OCTO, a non-profit organization, is redefining connectivity standards in the travel experiences sector with its open-source API specification. Designed to streamline the integration of tours, activities, and attractions, the OCTO specification facilitates seamless connections between booking systems, resellers, and agencies, ultimately enhancing the customer journey. As an independent and transparent association, OCTO is dedicated to unifying an industry often fragmented by incompatible systems. The initiative promises reduced development costs and enhanced market reach for participants.
Gateway Ticketing Systems serves as one of its members and uses OCTO API integration with its Galaxy Connect platform.
“I am excited to continue my executive board service with the OCTO organization as President, supported by an incredible board of directors with diverse industry experience,” said Chiarella. “Over the past year, the OCTO organization has grown in membership, published additional capabilities, and seen an increase in adoption of the OCTO specification. As we look forward to the year ahead, we will increase our engagement with existing and new members, launch additional best-of-industry capabilities, and expand the reach and implementation of the OCTO specification.”
Chiarella will continue his service on the executive committee for OCTO alongside Oskar Bruening (Peek) as Vice President, Caitlin Montgomery (360 Chicago) as Treasurer, and Carrie Keplinger (Elevate The Experience) as Executive Director.
