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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

There are large, well-known companies (like TUI or Jet2holidays ) that even operate their own airlines or hotel chains, so that they not only source inventory from external travel suppliers, but use their own as well. Inventory is either sold directly to travelers or through resellers like OTAs and affiliate partners.

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Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

AltexSoft Travel

For the record, the business developed into a global company operating its airline and dealing with multi-million revenue streams, went through a compulsory liquidation in 2019, and was relaunched as an online-only travel agency in 2020. Besides, a tour operator can own some of the package components, for example, run an airline or hotel.

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Hotel Booking APIs: Wholesalers, Channel managers, and GDS

AltexSoft Travel

It originated from the airline industry and slowly tried to capture adjacent travel segments. If you are familiar with airline APIs , you may know how big GDSs are in that market. However, if you’re an OTA, your product must pass their vetting procedure and gain certification. You can check other affiliate programs by OTAs.

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