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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

In the last few years (and especially after the pandemic), travel trends have dramatically shifted and multiple studies prove it. TripAdvisor‘s “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead” Report. Moreover, half of Gen Z respondents said they want to get out of their comfort zone and crave a sense of risk and excitement while traveling.

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

AltexSoft Travel

As if the world of travel distribution wasn’t complicated by itself, the topic of the travel agency accreditation is another kind of beast. Organizations like IATA, ARC, CLIA, or CCRA issue special codes to travel agencies that come with access to special capabilities and perks. What is Travel Agency Accreditation?

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

AltexSoft Travel

If you’re a mid-size OTA that wants to beef up its inventory, an OTA startup with a great idea that begs for implementation, or maybe an offline travel agency on the hunt for a way to increase agents’ efficiency, the question is the same – where to source the travel data from. Expedia TAAP: booking tools for travel retail agents.

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The Evolution of the Airport Lounge

Business Traveler USA

From its earliest incarnation as a private club, the airport lounge is now an essential part of travel—with new and ever greater variations popping up around the world. American Express now offers some cardholders a digital map to determine levels of access at more than 1,200 Amex-affiliated or -owned lounges around the world.

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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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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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New revenue stream dawns for luxury hotels with DayBreakHotels

Travel Daily Media

The post New revenue stream dawns for luxury hotels with DayBreakHotels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. and proximity to important tourist spots and transportation hubs. DayBreakHotels is available in web and app formats. DayBreakHotels mobile app interface.