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GDPR Redefines Industry Privacy Practices on a Global Scale

Smart Meetings

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. We are seeing a heavy push for consolidation of vendors across a broad meeting program.”.

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

AltexSoft Travel

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. Booking the same hotel on Booking.com vs the hotel’s own website. Complying with complex and constantly changing regulations.

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How to Create an Event Brief (with Template)

Bizzaboo

Gather relevant information, understand the event landscape, explore similar events, study their successes and challenges, and examine various aspects such as venue options, potential sponsors, and vendors. Step 4: Establish Event Budget and Timeline To avoid breaking the bank, keep your event budget under consideration.

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How To Choose the Best Online Registration Software – The Ultimate Guide

Eventtia

An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Compliance with Regulations: The software should comply with global data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR, ensuring that attendee data is handled responsibly and transparently.

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

AltexSoft Travel

With the IATA logo on your website, you don’t have to gain trust or prove your legitimacy to airlines or hotels. To become an ARC-Accredited agency: Prepare the following documents: Travel agency license Confirmation of an established bank account with ARC A bond or a bank statement for $20,000. How to apply? How to apply?

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

They distribute their products to OTAs, DMCs, or other operators, list them on marketplaces, or sell directly to travelers (in the office or via website). They sometimes act as hotel wholesalers ( bed banks ), contracting allotments from local accommodation providers. the provider side which regulates connections to suppliers.

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Website Localization in Travel: Key Aspects and Best Practices

AltexSoft Travel

And not only does it adapt the menus, but also advertising campaigns, website pages, and entire business plans to attract local foodies. Localization means adapting a website or other digital product for a new region. Website architecture: language settings, domain strategy, and web design nuances. And it works.

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