F15
Episode 92
Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system w/out host, Certified to work w/ a host
Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system w/out host, Certified to work w/ a host
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.
Helpful Resources:
https://asta.org/become (Use code HAR149 to save 50%)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation (More on IATA/ARC)
https://www.etac.online/ (Entertainment Travel Advisors Coalition)
https://gbta.org/ (Global Business Travel Association)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/events (HAR’s event calendar with FAMs, conferences, ship inspections and more)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/credit-card-processing-for-travel-agencies (Few notes on things to know when doing credit card processing)
https://www.nationaltransaction.com/ (high risk credit card processing in travel)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/events
https://www.adventuretravel.biz/
https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certification (See many of the certification options available)
https://courses.hostagencyreviews.com (HAR’s new course on starting your travel agency!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn4S0mV4zMk&list=PLdEeS4KrdBLqVDL24Cw8Mw2XeMQVBwmec (Host Week 2023)
https://brainery.my.canva.site/ (The Complete Guide to Starting Your Travel Agency!)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-gds (What is the GDS and Which Travel Agents Need It)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-industry-lawyer-list (Travel Industry Lawyer List & Free Legal Docs for Agencies)
https://www.carpentertaylor.com/ (Carpenter Law Office)
https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Sign up for reminders and ask your questions!)
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