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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Baseball will be in full swing in August. The hotel has 135 guest rooms, 5,464 sq.

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Host Travel Agencies: Why You Need Them and How to Choose the Best Option

AltexSoft Travel

A host travel agency is an accelerator,” — explains the idea Ernesto Sigg Rodríguez, Chief Commercial Officer at Fitbooktravel , that provides technology consulting services for online travel businesses. “As All agents belonging to a particular host use the same accreditation numbers or IDs to book travel. CLIA Agency Membership.

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Corporate travel management companies: how to choose the best provider for business trips

AltexSoft Travel

With so many online booking platforms available, one may wonder: does a company really need external assistance? Why don’t employees look for the best prices, book their flights and hotels, and then submit reimbursement requests all by themselves? It became possible after the latest upgrade of the company’s online booking platform Neo.

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How to Choose a GDS: Amadeus vs Sabre vs Travelport

AltexSoft Travel

Global Distribution Systems are responsible for providing booking websites with unified access to a massive inventory of flights, hotel rooms, car rental companies, cruises, and much more. This is a beginner-friendly guide to starting your travel booking business or at least its online part. What is a GDS? Car rentals.

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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take

AltexSoft Travel

This is the main advantage that eliminates the need for other middlemen, simplifies the booking processes, and cuts expenses for both agents and airlines. This significantly simplifies booking, confirmation, and payment processing procedures and eliminates extra efforts for both sides. Industry recognition. Access to financial control.

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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE

AltexSoft Travel

Many starting travel agencies or individual agents join a host agency for access to booking capabilities. There are special programs not for agencies but for organizations that regularly book travel for their employees’ business trips. They can get accredited to book with suppliers directly and save money on travel expenses.

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Canadian-based Company Launches Melon for SMEs

Business Traveler USA

Corporate Traveller addresses this in multiple ways with Melon: from displaying the latest guidance before booking to proactively sharing live updates. These features are underpinned by access to dedicated travel consultants 24/7. Melon ensures our customers are informed and aware at every step of their booking journey.