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Closed User Groups in Travel: Benefits, Examples, and Best Practices to Enable a CUG Strategy

AltexSoft Travel

They are a way for travel vendors to offer discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals , and other perks and benefits to certain clients, while also potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. By offering special perks and benefits to CUG members, hospitality businesses can foster customer loyalty and encourage repeat business.

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Airline Ticket Fraud and How Big Companies Avoid It

AltexSoft Travel

The airline industry is no different. Over the past two decades, the airline industry – like many others – has become increasingly digital. If you’ve read an AltexSoft article on revenue integrity in airlines , you know that ticket manipulations are one of the main sources of revenue leakage.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

Often, vendors will ask for additional event insurance coverage that is more specific to your particular event. . Guests can be injured by falling due to a slippery floor, chairs or tables can break, air conditioners can go out , airlines can lose luggage, and the list goes on. . Should I Pay for a Damage Waiver from a Vendor?

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Carbon Offset in Aviation Explained: How ICAO CORSIA Helps Airlines Get Closer to Net Zero

AltexSoft Travel

Aviation is one of the major sources of greenhouse gasses, so airlines must adopt effective strategies to decarbonize their operations. So, airlines face a tremendous challenge of reducing their emissions and accommodating the growing demand at the same time. So how does carbon offsetting actually work for airlines?

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service.

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

AltexSoft Travel

Here, we will cover all the accreditation types, their application process, and benefits to help you make an educated choice. For example, there are about 5,000 airlines but over 80,000 travel agencies in the US alone. So, what are the main benefits of having an IATA accreditation? Airline ticketing capability.

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How Attribute-Based Shopping Will Change Hotel Booking

AltexSoft Travel

If something is included in the price but the buyer hasn’t asked for it, it’s a questionable benefit and possibly a detriment. Airlines realized long ago that unbundling their product and allowing customers to buy valued ancillaries not only improved revenue and margins but actually improved customer satisfaction.

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