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A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Conference Venue

Endless Events

Having an affiliate or preferred accommodation will make the process a lot easier for your guests. You must ensure that your standards are maintained and if the accommodations are not within walking distance to your conference that transportation is easily accessible. Entertainment. However, don’t get too hung up on location.

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

AltexSoft Travel

Accreditation from the International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) or its US-based division, the International Airlines Travel Agent Network ( IATAN ) authorizes issuing air tickets on behalf of airlines. In fact, ARC and IATAN duplicate each other, so ARC-affiliated companies don’t need IATAN credentials. IATA/IATAN numeric code.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

On the other side, travel agents (or other resellers like travel bloggers) partner with marketplaces to earn commissions on the bookings made through affiliate links/widgets located on their own websites, social media, blogs, or other digital platforms. The marketplaces often offer expert coaching to their suppliers (e.g.,

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How to Choose a GDS: Amadeus vs Sabre vs Travelport

AltexSoft Travel

Sabre breaks its APIs into eight groups: Airlines Ground transportation (car rentals and rails) Cruises Hotels Profiles Trip management Session management Utility. Affiliate with large OTAs. Booking.com currently suggests over 2 million properties listed in an affiliate program allowing for different types of services besides API.

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How UFI’s Kai Hattendorf Helped Launch the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

Convene by PCMA

At the time, Hattendorf was chair of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), an advocacy organization made up of major international trade associations affiliated with the business events industry. Those efforts, Warden told Hattendorf, were going nowhere. All the business opportunities won’t change. Kai Hattendorf (center) speaks Nov.

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Myrtle Beach vs Charleston: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Redfin

Transportation Transportation costs in Charleston are 16% less than in Myrtle Beach. Transportation in Myrtle Beach vs Charleston Charleston: Walkable historic districts with transit options Charleston is known for its walkable downtown, where cobblestone streets and historic charm make walking a preferred way to explore.

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Expedia Partner Solutions for Travel Agencies: Expedia TAAP, Templates, and EPS Rapid API

AltexSoft Travel

So here are the three main partnership solutions Expedia Group offers: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program aka agent tools. Formed in 2008, Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) is an online booking platform for travel agents to sell Expedia products to their customers and earn commissions for that. Expedia Group members.