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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Destination management companies or DMCs are similar to tour operators in a sense that they also organize the travel itinerary, create packages, and usually work with multiple suppliers to make all the necessary arrangements.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

February ADMEI February 2 - 4, 2023 – Tampa, FL The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is an annual conference that brings together Destination Management Companies (DMCs) owners, sales, and operations staff from around the world. Find the complete list of host cities here.

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Understanding Online Travel Agency Business: Partners, Building Blocks, How to Grow

AltexSoft Travel

Just like with any eCommerce business, it’s typical for an OTA to have a CRM system to keep information about customers. Look at hostel-specific OTAs, local websites serving smaller European communities, or OTAs with rare connections to Destination Management Companies. Customer relationships and support. Unique user experience.

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