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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. CEO Bob Levinstein shared encouraging statistics with Smart Meetings in an email, noting that advanced bookings for 2022 are level with 2019 by number of cabins pre-booked.

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Retargeting Strategies in a Cookieless World

Sojern

This is especially true with a traveler’s path to purchase, as they jump from site to site, often spending a great deal of time researching before they book. . While prospecting gets you in front of new customers who have not engaged with your brand before, retargeting brings them back after they’ve engaged to complete a booking.

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5 Reasons Why Every Hotel Should Have Its Own Website

Leonardo

While having brand recognition and a presence on other sites is an important driving factor, keeping your website up to date is vital to driving bookings, revenue, and increasing ADR. . Bold images and video are the quickest route to evoke an emotional response from your audience – and capture that booking. . The best hotel websites?

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Expedia Partner Solutions for Travel Agencies: Expedia TAAP, Templates, and EPS Rapid API

AltexSoft Travel

Expedia is outrun only by Booking Holdings. While bundle packaging isn’t Booking’s strong suit, Expedia’s got it covered offering holistic vacation experiences. Among other things, Expedia supports post-booking enquiries of their partners’ clients and handles complex refund and relocation situations. Template solutions.

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Connecting Flights: Virtual Interlining Benefits and How to Seize Them

AltexSoft Travel

Otherwise, the carrier for this role is typically selected by a travel agent. 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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ChatGPT Implementation in Travel: Unleashing the Potential of GPT Models in Real-World Projects

AltexSoft Travel

The plugin acts as a virtual travel agent capable of recommending flights and hotels. Chatbots and customer service In the travel industry, the role of chatbots and customer service has been elevated significantly with the introduction of models like ChatGPT. Virtual guide tours. Responsible tourism.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding

Traveler's Q

Within 9 to 12 months Book your destination wedding venue. Booking your destination wedding venue is a great way to make sure your special day is exactly what you envisioned. To ensure everything goes smoothly on this special day, it’s important to book with trusted resources. Plan and book your desired events.