AltexSoft Travel

MAY 29, 2023

As if the world of travel distribution wasn’t complicated by itself, the topic of the travel agency accreditation is another kind of beast. Organizations like IATA, ARC, CLIA, or CCRA issue special codes to travel agencies that come with access to special capabilities and perks. What is Travel Agency Accreditation?

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Delta Air Lines is rolling out new tools to give customers easier ways to verify their COVID-19 vaccine status and other related entry requirements during booking and check-in. Travelers will be able to use Delta FlyReady and the Delta Discover Map to find invaluable tools for their trips. delta.com.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

Thomas Cook, an iconic travel company from the UK, is believed to be the first tour operator. For the record, the business developed into a global company operating its airline and dealing with multi-million revenue streams, went through a compulsory liquidation in 2019, and was relaunched as an online-only travel agency in 2020.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 15, 2023

The post GBTA Foundation reveals the state of climate action appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As reflected in the findings, “business travel is at a critical juncture” as the industry continues to adjust to new realities and envisions a more resilient future for global travel.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 16, 2021

Whether your business is focused on selling airline tickets, package trips, or cruises, if you want to be acknowledged as a professional in the travel industry, you need to be certified. In contrast, there’s also an article about booking and ticketing for non-IATA agencies which describes other ways to sell flights. What is ARC?

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you’re an online travel agency or a tech business targeting hotels and vacation rentals, integrating with major property management systems (PMSs) will get you clients and valuable data. They serve as a corridor by which data travels when requested from another system. Pass certification. Typically, via APIs.

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Redfin

AUGUST 2, 2023

Gather and organize essential documents such as passports, IDs, birth certificates, medical records, financial paperwork, and any contracts related to your new home. Having a detailed list will help you ensure that nothing gets lost during transportation and will serve as a reference when filing insurance claims, if necessary.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A leading global distribution system in North America, Sabre leverages the content from airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other travel suppliers across the world. 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.

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Atlas Travel

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Amanda Lukowski, Meeting & Event Coordinator learned a lot at Cvent Connect and earned her Advanced Event Management certification. In addition, we have recently partnered with Groupize so that we can bring a self-service platform to our clients looking to book simple meetings through a managed process.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

It’s a country that’s easy to get to and move around by public transport. The hotel has a ‘Clean & Safe Label’ certification. This certification is an initiative of Swiss Tourism, which has issued particular standard guidelines that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain this endorsement.

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AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, the travel industry found itself among the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) reported a 75-percent cut in revenue across travel agencies versus 2019. What is a host travel agency? Optionally, they even may serve the needs of corporate travel.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The air travel industry is no exception. IATA stands for International Air Transport Association. But how are IATA and travel agencies connected? Why do travel businesses that issue airline tickets have to be IATA-accredited? IATA and Travel Agencies. It supervises travel businesses by suggesting standards.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 18, 2022

Marriott International is offering guests who are residents of the US the option of purchasing travel insurance when they book their stays direct at marriott.com and through the iOS version of the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. As with most travel insurance, the plans include terms and conditions.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. Transport in Stuttgart Stuttgart has excellent connectivity, with an international airport, train routes to domestic and international cities.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Armir Harris, CEO of CharterUP , an Atlanta-based charter bus booking platform, says the problem of less drivers was more acute last year, when there was 25-30% dislocation, which indicates how often there wasn’t a driver to fulfill the job. Now at the tail end of 2022, the demand is back; but the drivers, not so much.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. Keep area-wide travel demand patterns in mind as well.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

According to the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal , only about 20 percent of travelers in the USA used to purchase travel insurance before the Covid-19 pandemic, but at present this number has increased to more than 60 percent. Travel Insurance: How It Works and What Typically Should be Covered.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Confirm two to three potential dates, retreat objectives, the theme, and other major details before establishing the event budget or booking accommodations. Review the following topics with the retreat planning team as well as company management before booking accommodations. Keep area-wide travel demand patterns in mind as well.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 30, 2023

More than two-thirds of sales in travel and tourism are made via the Internet, and the share of online vs offline bookings will only grow in the coming years. So the ability to accept online payments is becoming vital for any travel business. Which payment gateway suits your travel business best.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Meeting coordinators and convention and visitors bureau representatives often enlist the services of limo companies to assist in transporting visitors to and from the airport and between activities on the itinerary. Don’t just open the ole-fashioned phone book and play “eeny, meeny, miny, moe,” because people’s lives are at stake.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 7, 2023

International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the entity that’s been carrying this burden for decades. It relentlessly develops regulations, sets up procedures, creates digital tools – in short, it does everything to make international air transport safe and efficient. Why do travel agencies need IATA numbers?

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 26, 2022

This article aims to explain how ticketing works, what a ticket is, which accreditations an agency should have in order to issue tickets, and how to sell flight seats without having major certifications. It serves as a travel document, ensuring that an airline will provide a seat and services included in the fare for a ticket owner.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post High expectations on sustainability and pandemic preparedness appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the 41 st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address top industry issues. Lessons Learned from COVID-19.

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Tourism eSchool

JULY 28, 2021

ATDW’s national database is made up of 100,000+ listings across 11 categories including Accommodation, Attractions, Destination Information, Events, General Services, Information Services, Hire, Journeys, Food and Drink, Transport and Tours. Direct booking links. It can increase visitors to your tourism website. What a time saver!

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Book an officiant. So for example, if you find a photographer you really love be sure to ask them for referrals for bartenders, transport companies, or any other major wedding need. Book your florist. Arrange transportation. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Reserve your venues.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

The late Alvin Toffler, whose 1970 book Future Shock established him as one of the world’s foremost futurists, said we can only envision our future by tapping into our human capacity for creativity. This has a direct impact on an attendee’s willingness to travel to an event. One direct impact could be fewer auto accidents.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Travel plans screwed up. Modern travelers want mobile access, convenient forms of payments, rich content, a high level of personalization, loyalty programs, and other commodities — something that outdated systems just can’t offer. Additional PSS components: creating a one-stop shop for travelers. Hundreds of flights canceled.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. People pay a lot of money and travel far to get to your conference, so don’t you want to make their home away from home a positive experience? Today we will show you how to do just that! Bike Rentals. Going Green.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 9, 2019

GDS is one of the first abbreviations you learn in the travel business. Global Distribution Systems are responsible for providing booking websites with unified access to a massive inventory of flights, hotel rooms, car rental companies, cruises, and much more. The certification is obligatory. What is a GDS? Sign an agreement.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

This guide will provide everything needed for couples seeking information on how to plan a destination wedding, as well as tips and advice on what type of destination best suits your needs, budget, and travel goals. It is important to consider the cost of travel, accommodations, and other incidentals that may occur during the wedding weekend.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 9, 2020

In 2012 International Air Transport Association , or shortly IATA , announced the New Distribution Capability ( NDC ) program. NDC is a data exchange standard intended to replace the old EDIFACT protocol used by GDSs to allow for direct distribution of travel products. How airline distribution works in a nutshell.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Travelers still stick to comprehensive booking platforms like OTAs and price aggregators. Until the 2000s, airlines managed to maintain direct relations with travel agencies via Computer Reservation Systems (CRSs). Business travelers spend more and book flights right before the departure.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

The APIs by key global distribution systems, the main players on the travel distribution market. Sourcing inventories of the largest online travel agencies. About half of all hotel bookings happens indirectly, meaning that travelers book rooms at Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, and other online travel agencies (OTAs).

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

IMEX Frankfurt May 23 - 25, 2023 – Frankfurt, Germany IMEX Frankfurt is the premier trade exhibition in Germany for meetings, conventions, events, and incentive travel. IMEX America October 17 - 19, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV IMEX America is the global conference for incentive travel, meetings, and events.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet our fall 2021 sustainable tourism interns: Jonathan Atari has traveled and lived in different countries around the globe for several years, occasionally in not yet-well-known locations, experiencing them in unique ways. Kevin Lewicki is a master’s student in the Sustainable Tourism program at Arizona State University.

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