AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 28, 2023

In this post, we explain what airline alliances are, discuss the largest players in the industry as of today, explore their services, benefits, limitations, and mention some other types of airline partnerships. There are three key benefits airlines get when joining a global alliance. What is an airline alliance? Customer satisfaction.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

However, when on vacation, people tend to forget about their online security.”. When waiting around in an airport, the temptation is strong to book last-minute activities, additional hotel stays or different flights, but the security around public networks isn’t strong enough to protect any sensitive information you enter.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 30, 2021

Let’s explore how these alliances work and what benefits they bring to passengers and airlines. Steps of interline booking flow. For the most part, the interline booking processes are managed by a Global Distribution System ( GDS ) and a passenger service system ( PSS ) or central reservation system (CRS) of the validating airline.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. Without a firm hotel contract, everything else is up in the air. In today’s world, a hotel block is considered a professional courtesy because it makes it easy for guests to book their travel and make a reservation.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 8, 2020

A booking engine is the brains behind distributing travel products online. Trip-related companies employ different types of booking engines to run core processes instead of human personnel. Internet booking engine: its key functionality and main integrations. How a travel booking engine works. Key features.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 7, 2022

Since the 70s, when the first booking systems had started sprouting, the industry has been evolving and becoming increasingly complex to understand and operate in. Hoteliers have been stuck paying overgrown commissions to online travel agencies (OTAs) and other middlemen. Hotelbeds and WebBeds are the largest examples.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This also means that online travel platforms have an opportunity to affect the final decision if their proposition is very attractive. Working with numerous travel booking projects and driving them to success, we’ve determined the main metrics an OTA should use to stay competitive and make data-driven decisions. Visitor-to-Book.

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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. Our article explains why services of airfare wholesalers are still sought-after, what problems they solve, and how their air offerings differ from standard fares you can find online. Access to major GDSs.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book 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.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 6, 2023

With this feature, corporate travel managers can dispel standard templates and use AI to be their researcher and copywriter to easily create notifications and “pop up” priorities, prompts and nudges to guide employee booking behaviour across major online booking tools and more than 2.000 consumer travel sites.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That plays a big part, say husband and wife authors Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr in their recent book, The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown. The book draws on hundreds of interviews, research in psychology, innovation, and behavioral economics, as well as their own lived experiences.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 31, 2023

You will also find out the total cost of services before signing a contract. The main benefit of this company is that its specialists repair almost all home devices. All details are prescribed in the contract. By the way, customers can book Same Day Appliance Repair services online. It takes no longer than an hour.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Online travel agencies or OTAs earn most of their money on distribution services. Some OTAs invest up to 50 percent of their revenue in online marketing to increase visibility on the Internet — you can learn more about it from our video. Yet, this benefit comes at a price of high commissions. Commission contracted model.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. However, every restaurant has the potential to benefit from events, whether large or small, fine dining or casual service. Establish booking policies for restaurant event spaces.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

We’ll help you answer key questions about event sourcing, including what to consider and how to book so you can get the right venue with the most impact and achieve your event goals. Understand these details before signing a contract. How Do You Book a Venue? The benefits of using RFPs are: It saves time.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. We’re diving deep into the business potential behind private bookings and examining what people really want from an event package.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2018

The post Bye bye group bookings? The announcement states Marriott will cut commission rates to all group bookings made in its US and Canadian properties from 10% to 7% starting on 31 March. In the letter, Marriott said that it would honour the 10% commission fee for all contracts signed prior to that date.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

From online tools, resources, and event planning software options to tips from the experts—this list has it all! While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Invite vendors to your online event collaboration platform to quickly send reminders or communicate updates.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Virtual reality, eRFP, online reviews - the amount of information available to make the best possible venue decision is unprecedented.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Full results of the survey will be published in the upcoming December issue of Convene and soon online. Often I book a venue sight unseen and usually don’t go onsite for smaller meetings.” I would like to ask to shadow them when negotiating/managing contracts and other responsibilities that are fully theirs, so I can learn more.”

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

At the time of global digitalization, 75 percent of all hotel bookings are made online. That clearly shows the vital importance of connection to various online booking channels for a hotel to thrive and attract more customers. Everything changes over the years, including hotel booking.

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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. Meanwhile, adventure travel is more about physical activities. Here’s how it works.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Project managing their organization’s first-ever virtual conference was a significant accomplishment in itself for this planner, but the end result was even more meaningful: The online event helped 7,000 acute and critical care nurse attendees “who are severely burned out and many are on the verge of leaving this industry.”

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AltexSoft Travel

JUNE 21, 2022

Travel agencies serve as intermediaries between travel products suppliers who want to expand their customer reach and travelers who want to see what their options are and book a number of travel services from one convenient interface. Integrating and contracting middlemen. Travel agency inventory basics. What is travel inventory?

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Instead of connecting with thousands of vendors separately, an online booking platform can integrate with just one GDS — and tap into the almost exhaustless source of information. Sixty years later, the world’s first computerized system for flight booking still handles a lion’s share of airline and hotel reservations.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Using the program, members benefit from exclusive rates at all properties for yourself and your clients. Book your events in 374 hotels in 40 countries on 4 continents under the brands Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Innside by Meliá, TRYP by Wyndham, Sol Hotels and Club Meliá. Access flexible and profitable booking.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

That is why travelers become more concerned about the benefits of the insurance plan they want to buy. Benefits necessary for a typical travel insurance package. Ideally, all these benefits should be present altogether in a single plan or package. The former enables customers to book a particular insurance product.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Currently, a company of almost any size can afford outside assistance in organizing their business trips — and benefit from managed travel. With so many online booking platforms available, one may wonder: does a company really need external assistance? Let’s see how it works and what options are there to choose from.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests. Spaces such as secret gardens, book shops, or even decommissioned fire stations will instantly get people talking. Here are some tips to help you get started! What’s the maximum capacity?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 3, 2023

Through its innovative open marketplace and direct contract capabilities, HyperGuest empowers the hospitality industry to forge stronger partnerships and unlock unparalleled opportunities. Origin – Origin is a Vertical SaaS platform enabling travel experience providers to ditch spreadsheets and bring their businesses online.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Event Budgeting Benefits Fundamental to the performance of any event, event budgeting involves multiple benefits one can take advantage of. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included. Review Contractual Obligations When engaging with vendors or venues, contracts are standard.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Worker’s compensation insurance protects employees for any injuries that might happen while they’re on the clock and can help offset the cost of medical benefits due to the injury. Phone calls, emails, contracts, photographs, or anything else relevant to the situation. . Most states actually require this type of insurance. .

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 16, 2021

In contrast, there’s also an article about booking and ticketing for non-IATA agencies which describes other ways to sell flights. Probably, the most important benefit of ARC accreditation is the ability to issue airline tickets. In short, the process of flight reservation involves two stages: booking and ticketing.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2021

Booking future business. Booking business every month and attending three in-person trade shows. Booking a very large convention for 2024. Maintaining contracted groups that needed to cancel due to mandates and rebooking for future dates — we managed to save more than 50 percent of our groups. REVENUE/GROWTH. SOFT SKILLS.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Could you benefit from increased employee engagement or a refocused staff? Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Do you need to improve your team’s communication skills? When is your company’s busiest season?

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book. From $610 up to $2000.

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