How do travel agents get paid?
Executive Group Travel
DECEMBER 16, 2021
This is a quick blog post on some differences between how travel agents, corporate and/or leisure agents make money.
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Travel Agents Applaud Visit America Act Clearing Latest Hurdle
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The bill would help the travel and tourism industries continue their recovery.
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European travel agents and tour operators meet in vibrant Thessaloniki
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
ECTAA has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to showcase the destination and discuss important challenges of the industry.
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Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism teams up with ECTAA to showcase destination’s full range of experiences
Travel Daily News
APRIL 4, 2023
The campaign will feature a series of webinars specifically designed for travel agents and advisors who are members of national travel agent associations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic.
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Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The post Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world appeared first on Travel Daily.
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Travel Experts Predicting Banner Year for Industry
Travel Pulse
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Travel agents and advisors are preparing for a busy 2023 season.
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India to participate in WTM London
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
“A total of 16 stakeholders, including from state governments, other central ministries, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as the industry partner, DMCs, tour operators, hoteliers, travel agents, online travel agents, facilitators of medical value travel are participating as co-exhibitors in the India Pavilion,” the ministry said.
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Top travel agents recognized during Awards Ceremony at 2022 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne National Conference
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Trapper Martin, Shane Smartt & Associates win the Bobbye Haupt Franchise of the Year Award.
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Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The post Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. It is important, as an industry, that we understand these changes, and the reasons for them, and we are prepared to drive our own evolution, supported by robust technology.
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Dream Vacations and CruiseOne launches Associate Onboarding Toolkit and Romance Travel Training Certification
Travel Daily News
MARCH 26, 2023
This course is designed to train and certify travel agents who specialize in or want to focus on romantic getaways and honeymoons. The certification program covers a range of topics, including romantic destinations, honeymoon packages, babymoons, vow renewals, travel tips for couples and more.
500 delegates attend TAFI convention in Malaysia
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The post 500 delegates attend TAFI convention in Malaysia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Some 500 delegates and speakers from India are now in Kuching for the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022 being held until today (Sept 22) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
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Airline Reporting Corporation and IATA Billing and Settlement Plan: How they Work
AltexSoft Travel
MAY 21, 2020
Things are quite confusing here and nascent travel agents can easily get overwhelmed with understanding what’s IATA, how IATAN is different, why ARC number is the same as IATAN number… And a whole lot of other questions. Sounds complicated, but in plain English, BSP is a payment mediator between airlines and travel agents.
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Tourism, Hotel Officials Discuss Safety in Mexico After Cancun Shooting
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Travel agents put the gang-related violence at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun beach in perspective for clients.
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Learn About Tampa Bay and Sell the Destination as an Expert
Travel Pulse
MARCH 30, 2023
Discover the treasures of Tampa Bay with Travel Agent Academy.
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Destination weddings back on track: Egle
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 2, 2023
We keep our partner travel agents informed of the activities and experiences, who support us through their channels. TD: What incentives do you offer to travel agents and tour operators? TD: What does Muscat offer for the discerning traveller as a destination?
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Top 9 Travel Trade Writers to Pitch
DCI
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
With a number of reputable travel trade publications out there, we sifted through our top picks to highlight the writers and journalists who have the travel trade’s ear. Get to know them, craft those pitches, and prepare to hear a lot more chatter from tour operators and travel agents in the near future. Eric Bowman.
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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE
AltexSoft Travel
MAY 29, 2023
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. How to apply?
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FITUR Cruises promotes “Blue Tourism” offerings, new cruise ship experiences and the cruise passenger summit at the next edition of FITUR
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
From Friday, 20 to Sunday, 22 January, FITUR Cruises will expand its field of action to include B2B and B2C areas with exhibition spaces, networking areas and an ambitious programme of activities that will allow both travel agents and passengers to get to know these holiday offers better.
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Travelport launches Smartpoint Cloud, delivering an easier, more intuitive retail experience
Travel Daily News
MARCH 26, 2023
As the only modern retailing platform built for agencies, Travelport+ will now deliver a more intuitive and efficient way for travel agents to sell and service travel, all while increasing sales of higher-value services for suppliers.
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Karnataka Tourism marks its presence at ITB Berlin 2023
Travel Daily Media
MARCH 14, 2023
Karnataka Tourism also held a road show in Munich post-ITB which was attended by around 45 tour operators, travel agents and media to further promote tourism to Karnataka.
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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
We remain committed to closely collaborating with meeting planners and travel agents to deliver meaningful experiences and foster shared success. Intermediaries are important partners for Hyatt and we understand the value they bring to our organization as well as to their customers.
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Timatic by IATA: Travel Requirements Database, Explained
AltexSoft Travel
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Timatic allows airlines, airport staff, and travel agents to fulfill two tasks: check if the passenger is valid for travel and prevent immigration fines and expenses associated with returning incorrectly-boarded passengers to the airport. providing passengers with travel rules at the time of booking.
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ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 4, 2023
In addition, a curated, exclusive VIP media programme of events for 35 of the most influential international and regional luxury travel media will also run concurrently.
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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry
AltexSoft Travel
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This way, IATA regulations benefit all parties involved, i.e., airlines, travel agents, passengers, customers, ground handlers, and others. The Services section mainly caters to those who work with airlines, i.e., travel agents, freight forwarders, airports, ground handlers, and other industry partners. Amen to that.
MITEC hits record number of visitors for ‘MATTA Fair 2023’
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 11, 2023
The post MITEC hits record number of visitors for ‘MATTA Fair 2023’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) hosted Malaysia’s largest consumer travel fair.
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The 5 Surefire Benefits of Co-Op Marketing Programs for Destinations
Dana Communications
APRIL 25, 2022
And the individual businesses that participated in the program (samples shown below) were able to gain exposure to over 485,000 professional travel agents—a previously unattainable reach. When Dana designed the custom co-op marketing program for The Hawaiian Islands, the CVB enjoyed a colossal 800% increase in media buying power.
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Is the Rise of Regional Tourism Here to Stay?
Dana Communications
MARCH 14, 2022
Tantalizingly tropical destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean have removed barriers to—and brushed off the welcome mat for—incoming American travelers. Other far-flung spots to watch are those in Europe, a continent travel agents are reporting is in demand once again. Of course, the inverse is true as well.
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Miral Destinations unveil partnership with luxury tour operator, IF ONLY
Travel Daily Media
MAY 4, 2023
IF ONLY will provide an array of marketing material to enable agents to engage their customers, from a mini brochure, email marketing and branded collateral for direct distribution, to a host of social media offers and much more.
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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take
AltexSoft Travel
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
IATA-certified agents must commit to an industry ethical codes and meet the general industry procedure standards. Working as an IATA agent also means including the IATA logo and branding on travel agents’ premises and websites. The full accreditation also means that the agent follows standard ethics and behavioral codes.
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Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us
Smart Meetings
JUNE 14, 2022
Travel has hosted the International Pow Wow (IPW) to put America’s tourist destinations up for offer to travel agents from around the world. Tourism Cares is rewarding them for their beautification of Florida’s most popular tourism city. Since the first event in New York City in 1969, U.S.
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GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023
Travel Daily Media
MAY 2, 2023
In addition, Dubai will be the host for COP28 this year and outbound tour operators and travel agents will no doubt have sustainable travel at the top of their agendas. The GNTB’s focus on sustainability provides synergy with the official ATM 2023 theme – ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.
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Turkiye hosts one of the biggest MICE groups from India in November 2022
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 29, 2022
As international travel picked up post-pandemic, Turkiye has been witnessing huge demand from corporates and travel agents, especially after the resumption of direct flights in March 2022 via both domestic and international carriers.
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Host Travel Agencies: Why You Need Them and How to Choose the Best Option
AltexSoft Travel
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
“A host travel agency is an accelerator,” — explains the idea Ernesto Sigg Rodríguez, Chief Commercial Officer at Fitbooktravel , that provides technology consulting services for online travel businesses. “As As a travel agent you want to run your business, but you need resources that you can’t afford alone.
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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2018
A town-hall meeting at the conference identified other resources MPU could help secure, including limited liability insurance and streamlining IATA, CLIA and other travel agent certifications. “Insurance has become prohibitive, so having this Affordable Care Act option available is important to our members,” he said.
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VisitCzechia returns to ATM 2023 after three years
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 30, 2023
Brno, South Moravia, Cesky Krumlov, Spa triangle of West Bohemia- Karlovy Vary, Františkovy lázně and Mariánské Lázně, are some of the cities and places in the Czechia promoted beyond Prague through strategic activities in this market.
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Airline Consolidators Overview: Their Role, Advantages, and Key Players
AltexSoft Travel
MARCH 13, 2020
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. Travel agencies add their own markups but still keep the prices lower than market rates offered by airlines. The International Association of Travel Agents (IATA).
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Tourism sector invites Europeans to open up to travel again
ETC Corporate
JUNE 1, 2021
Official supporting partners of “Open up to Europe” campaign: Airlines for Europe (A4E); Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE); Cruise Lines International Association Europe (CLIA Europe); European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA); Eurail; European Regions Airline Association (ERA); European Tourism Association (ETOA); (..)
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Revenue Integrity in Airlines: How to Solve Revenue Leakage Problems
AltexSoft Travel
JULY 30, 2020
Often created by travel agents and customers (both accidentally and not), these holes account for about 3 percent of the airline’s revenue. Not always intentionally, but travel agents as well as passengers themselves can cause a bunch of revenue integrity problems for airlines. Sources of airline revenue leakage.
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Peakwork SET and new Web3 sales solution at ITB, Berlin
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
This way, travel agents are prepared in advance prior to every customer consultation to drive success. The ability to share these hotel sets among travel agency colleagues makes the program particularly attractive for new employees to the travel industry.
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VisitMalaysia 2020 campaign unveiled in India
Travel Daily Media
JULY 25, 2019
A total number of 37 participants from Malaysia comprising a combination of 16 travel agents, four product owners, nine hotels, three airlines and five exhibitors shared the latest development of tourism in Malaysia. The post VisitMalaysia 2020 campaign unveiled in India appeared first on Travel Daily.
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Airline Ticketing: Key Functions, Steps, and Players Involved
AltexSoft Travel
MAY 26, 2022
After the airline generates a booking confirmation number, the GDS provides a travel agent with the flight information to issue an itinerary receipt and send it to the end consumer. For all these operations, the travel agent needs to contact the airline. Unlike e-tickets, light tickets are not reported to BSP/ARC.
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What is PNR: Passenger Name Record Explained in Details
AltexSoft Travel
JANUARY 19, 2021
A carrier’s operator or authorized travel agent logs into the CRS/GDS to build a PNR file with five mandatory elements (to be discussed later in the section about PNR data). If, for example, a travel agent uses Amadeus to book a flight operated by a Sabre-hosted carrier, there will be at least two PNRs with their own record locators.
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92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
“Many affluent individuals are looking to resume travelling in style with almost half planning to spend more on holidays than pre-Covid trips” it quotes. At the same time, wealthy APAC travellers are also looking to use the services of a travel agent with 92% of those surveyed saying they will be using them over the next year.
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CLIA cruise conference comes to Ireland
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 23, 2019
The post CLIA cruise conference comes to Ireland appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that it will host its first-ever cruise conference dedicated to Irish travel agents on 20 November in Dublin. The Irish cruise market grew by 8.3%
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