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Airline Consolidators Overview: Their Role, Advantages, and Key Players

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Most of the large consolidators appeared in the 1970-1980s when airlines had more seats than they could ever sell via travel retailers. Consolidators pass on net fares to travel agencies, charging a premium on top of each seat. In any case, travel agents get a good margin to earn money. 24/7 customer support.

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

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IATA accreditation for air travel: IATA vs IATAN vs TIDS International Air Transport Association or IATA is a global trade association of airlines that develops standards and practices for the aviation industry. IATA accreditation exists to verify travel agencies and control the revenue flow, and it’s accepted worldwide. Who is it for?

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Buy Now Pay Later for a Travel Business: How BNPL Works and Ways to Implement It

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In retail, shoppers get their purchase immediately after the first installment is credited, but if BNPL is used to buy services (travel, insurance, education, etc.), Klarna places the strongest focus on retailers from apparel, beauty, electronics, and home goods vendors. Shopping with Uplift Commission structure. Where to start.

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Self-Service Technologies in Travel: End-to-End Solutions for Independent Travelers

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What does self-service mean for travel? To be fair, the idea of self-service travel is nothing new. Back then, self-service used to simply mean “without a travel agent”, and in 2020, with up to 80 percent of travelers booking directly online – it’s a norm. Special needs travelers. Large groups.

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Travel Booking Engines: Types, Functionality, and Integrations

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In the B2C sales model, travel products are booked directly by end users. Booking engines of this type empower airline and hotel websites, hotel booking systems, online travel agencies (OTAs), and other retailers. notifications sent to the client upon the booking confirmation. Multi-channel booking engines.

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Booking.com Partnership and Affiliate Programs: Extranet, Pulse App, BookingSuite, Demand API, and Connectivity APIs

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As of now, Booking.com has ceased accepting new registrations but they plan to re-open in 2020. The answer will depend on what travel business you provide. If you’re a retail travel agency, Booking.com has nothing to offer you. It’s only Expedia with its Travel Agent Affiliate Program.