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Cryptocurrencies in the tourism industry

Interface Tourism Spain

It is the only time in history that you can move around the world without having to go to a bank to change money. . The blockchain offers total decentralisation, so you don’t need to be tied to a bank. It is also totally secure from fraud and hacking, something that is very common among banks lately.

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

AltexSoft Travel

Many starting travel agencies or individual agents join a host agency for access to booking capabilities. There are special programs not for agencies but for organizations that regularly book travel for their employees’ business trips. They can get accredited to book with suppliers directly and save money on travel expenses.

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Now is the time to rethink and restart the events industry: Interview with Angeles Moreno, Managing Partner at the Creative Dots

The MICE Blog

In 2008/9, the biggest problem was a lack of money; so, the biggest decisions of governments and regulators involved how to put money back. They had to rescue the banks, lower conditions for loans, lend money at low-interest rates and “get the ball rolling”. You have a new book coming out. Can you speak about your new book?

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Hotel Online Payments: How and Why to Transform Your Payment Process

AltexSoft Travel

But if you work in the hospitality business, you must have noticed that the way people book and pay for hotels has changed, especially since the start of the pandemic. Clunky websites have guests email or even call for information, availability updates are often manual, and check-ins and ancillary bookings also often happen only in person.

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How Does Tourism Impact the Blue Economy?

Solimar International

According to the World Bank , the blue economy is the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem”. . One of the main ways that tourists can contribute to a country’s blue economy is by booking a guided trip with a local dive master.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

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. They sometimes act as hotel wholesalers ( bed banks ), contracting allotments from local accommodation providers. Inventory sourcing and distribution.

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B2B Travel Platform For Corporate Travel Management

AltexSoft Travel

This guide delves deep into the specifics of building a custom B2B travel booking platform specifically tailored for corporate travel. Features such as expense management, policy compliance, risk management , and detailed reporting are critical in a corporate travel booking system. Different booking flow.

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