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Unpacking Sustainable Tourism Certifications – What do they mean and are they effective?

Solimar International

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. This growing interest in sustainable travel leads us to the concept of sustainable certifications.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

As the Transportation Department mulls changing the rules, here’s a look at current airline policies on credits and vouchers. Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service.

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TWT: Delta Pushes No-Fly List, Some Travel Advocates Push Back

Smart Meetings

A vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test result will now be enough for entry into Italy from March 1 forward. Bastian proposed that any person convicted of a crime because of an onboard disruption be added to a “national, comprehensive ‘no-fly’ list of unruly passengers.”.

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Effective Travel Management for Business Events – Streamline Planning, Maximize Value

Traveler's Q

Contact hotels and airlines directly to discuss possibilities of bespoke packages or perks. Take your first step by requesting a proposal from Traveler’s Q and unlock the potential to make every corporate event the talk of the industry while empowering your business travelers to reach new heights of efficiency and responsibility.

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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

Missed Bargains and Unoptimized Budget Allocation Without the guidance of a professional travel agent, travelers can easily miss out on bargains and discounts on airline tickets and hotel bookings. The nominal cost of hiring a travel agent is well worth the investment for a stress-free and successful trip.

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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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New Distribution Capability (NDC) for Airlines: Key Providers and Implementation Scenarios

AltexSoft Travel

Today, airlines still use third parties for their flight distribution. Although some airlines strive to inspire loyalty in their customers and encourage them to buy tickets directly from their sites, it can hardly be a working scheme for every airline. What NDC is and how airlines can benefit from adopting it.