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Effective Travel Management for Business Events – Streamline Planning, Maximize Value

Traveler's Q

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. To maximize your travel budget: Evaluate group rates and block bookings that can offer significant savings.

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Delta’s International Bookings Up 450 Percent

Business Traveler USA

Delta Air Lines is reporting a 450 percent increase in international point-of-sale bookings in the six weeks since the US government announced a date to enact relaxed restrictions on incoming travel. Delta says international bookings have surged compared to the six weeks prior to the announcement. Starting Nov.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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Europeans remain upbeat about travelling, despite Delta variant

ETC Corporate

The COVID-19 vaccine remains an essential prerequisite for traveller confidence and booking behaviour. Furthermore, 1 in 2 Europeans plan to book a trip as soon as they are vaccinated. Outdoor holidays are top choice for intra-European travel. Europeans more comfortable with travelling as they adjust to life during the pandemic.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

As the Transportation Department mulls changing the rules, here’s a look at current airline policies on credits and vouchers. Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service.

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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

Missed Bargains and Unoptimized Budget Allocation Without the guidance of a professional travel agent, travelers can easily miss out on bargains and discounts on airline tickets and hotel bookings. A travel agent is a trained professional who specializes in booking travel arrangements for individuals, families, and corporate clients.

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Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

AltexSoft Travel

A tour operator is a travel company that devises the trip, books its components, markets it, and sells to travelers or travel agents. Typically, tour packages include such elements as transportation, accommodation, airport transfers, activities, tours, and so on. Booking engine and payments processing. Connecting to suppliers.

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