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

AltexSoft Travel

In 1841, its founder chartered a train to carry temperance supporters to a meeting 12 miles away – and that was the world’s first package tour. A tour operator is a travel company that devises the trip, books its components, markets it, and sells to travelers or travel agents. Tour operator technology solutions.

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

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Expedia is outrun only by Booking Holdings. While bundle packaging isn’t Booking’s strong suit, Expedia’s got it covered offering holistic vacation experiences. Among other things, Expedia supports post-booking enquiries of their partners’ clients and handles complex refund and relocation situations. Template solutions.

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Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Model and Growth Strategies Overview

AltexSoft Travel

Property distribution – they build their own booking websites to drive direct reservations and create listings on various booking platforms (such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com) and social media. This strategy helps Houst cut R&D and marketing costs associated with driving direct bookings. Distribution channels.

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OTA Platform: How to Choose a White-Label Solution, and When to Go Custom

AltexSoft Travel

The simplicity of the launch attracts even non-travel players: Over the past two years , a number of financial companies, retailers, and loyal clubs have presented their branded booking platforms. Plug-and-play platforms have many hidden limitations, preventing you from standing out in a saturated travel market.

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

AltexSoft Travel

All agents belonging to a particular host use the same accreditation numbers or IDs to book travel. In fact, ARC and IATAN duplicate each other, so ARC-affiliated companies don’t need IATAN credentials. A travel agency may book cruises, no matter the type of professional accreditation it has. Education and training.

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Booking and Ticketing for Non-IATA Travel Agencies

AltexSoft Travel

Large or small, every flight booking business must have two key processes in place: booking and ticketing. To consumers, booking a flight and receiving an e-ticket may seem like a single, seamless step, but for the business providing the service they’re actually two distinct and equally important steps.

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