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Hotel Booking APIs: Wholesalers, Channel managers, and GDS

AltexSoft Travel

Connectivity with key bed banks that purchase rooms in bulk. 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?

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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How to Plan a High School Reunion in Ten Easy Steps

Social Tables

If no reunion plans are on the books, you’ll need to track down classmates and start the planning process. Planning tip: Use provided feedback to select a reunion date and location. Before the booking process begins, create a preliminary budget for the reunion. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book an event venue.

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Unique Wedding Destinations: Finding Love in Hidden Gems – Escape the Ordinary, Embrace the Extraordinary

Traveler's Q

In this blog, we’ll dive into how to escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with hidden gem locations, eco-friendly options, and budget-friendly nuptials. With its breathtaking beauty and timeless charm, Tuscany is the ideal location for couples looking for an unforgettable wedding. And the best part?

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Virtual Credit Cards in Travel: How to Secure B2B Payments Between OTAs and Suppliers

AltexSoft Travel

A traveler books a room for two nights via OTA and provides credit card information to pay $100 for the stay. The OTA authorizes the payment with its acquiring bank. The OTA pushes the VCC representation along with booking confirmation to the hotel via API or email. How a payment process with VCCs may look like.

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

A Cultural Home of Diverse Identities Albuquerque’s National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is an architectural gem located in the historic Barelas neighborhood situated alongside the Rio Grande and the Paseo Del Bosque—one of the largest Bosques (a gallery forest habitat that grows along riverbanks, streams and floodplains in the Southwest U.S.)

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7 signs that you need outsourcing

Open Destinations

With the rise of contactless payments, touchless check-ins, and mobile bookings, technology has become essential in providing a safe and seamless customer experience. However, contrary to belief, outsourcing doesn’t need to break the bank. 4) You’re facing budget constraints. 5) You’re experiencing high error rates.

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