Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events.

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 24, 2020

There are capsule hotels in Japan that are almost entirely staff-free and automated passport control has been implemented in selected airports in Europe and Asia. Back then, self-service used to simply mean “without a travel agent”, and in 2020, with up to 80 percent of travelers booking directly online – it’s a norm.

Technology 69

Technology Technology Travel Travel 69

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

It can be anything from booking a homestay instead of a hotel to volunteering at the nearby field to attending a weekend flea market or a local yoga class – you get the idea. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Though some vendors have solutions tailored specifically to the needs of DMCs (e.g.,

Travel 105

Travel Travel Affiliate Booking 105

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. Inquire about restrictions on vendors. Be specific about customization options and ideas and understand them before signing a contract. Talk to meeting management software vendors. Always keep your budget in mind and up to date. Check security needs and protocol.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book and pay even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

Event Planning 26

Event Planning Organization Events Contracts 26

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

They also offer automated reminders and reporting tools that can drastically cut down administrative hours. Recognize which tasks you must oversee and which can be handled by team members or vendors. Centralize Documentation Keeping all event-related documents, contracts, and communications in one central location.

Event Planning 95

Event Planning Vendor Events Automation 95

Gavel International

OCTOBER 24, 2022

PRO TIP: Contracting work can be a great way to navigate staffing shortages, especially regarding larger events such as high profile, in-person global meetings or group incentive travel programs. Meeting planners can use automation to minimize employee workloads and reduce the impact of staffing shortages. 4) Create Training Programs.

Automation 40

Automation Meeting Social Media Training 40

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Consolidating technology into an end-to-end event automation platform. Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Create the best event plan by choosing an event template that helps you achieve the following: Prepare for Adjustments A budget template is very much like writing a book.

Events 40

Events Social Media Automation Planner 40

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 30, 2021

In this article, we will explain how hoteliers and hospitality technology vendors can set up an integration between OPERA PMS and third-party hotel solutions. So, both hospitality technology vendors and hoteliers themselves have been interested in building the system up with modern integrations. What integrations, you ask?

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Platform Vendor Production 52

AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Text expansion and contraction. Here’s a helpful table on text expansion and contraction. There are vendors that provide multilingual static content on properties, tours, and other travel products. For automated translation, consider integrating with a specialized translation tool to leverage its functionality.

Website 52

Website Travel Travel SEO 52

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 13, 2020

Flight consolidators are brokers that book airline seats in bulk at discount rates and then resell them to travel agencies. It’s worth noting that usually consolidators purchase all the allocated seats only after a contracted number of travelers pay for them. Booking engines out of the box. Access to major GDSs.

Airlines 113

Airlines Travel Agent Publishing B2B 113

AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

Connectivity with direct software vendors of hotels. About half of all hotel bookings happens indirectly, meaning that travelers book rooms at Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, and other online travel agencies (OTAs). So, where do these bookings come from? Book hotel rooms. Hotel booking requests are free!

Booking 85

Booking Management Banking Contracts 85

AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Madrid-based travel giant grows its business around two areas — the global distribution system (GDS) and IT solutions for automating travel processes. In this article, we’ll focus on the GDS part which serves as a mediator between travel providers and travel vendors. Watch our video to get a grip on how booking engines work.

Airlines 52

Airlines Booking Automation Certification 52