Post tagged by Travel Industry-basics
June 21, 2024
What is an OTA (Online Travel Agency) in Travel?By Steph Lee
Learn more about what an OTA is, the role OTAs play in the travel ecosystem, how OTAs make money, and what OTAs' market share is for US travel bookings.
June 20, 2024
What Does FIT in Travel Mean? By Steph Lee
Have you heard the term FIT in travel? What does FIT mean? FIT stands for flexible independent travel and essentially means highly customized trips.
June 12, 2024
What Is a Tour Operator?By Casey Hanisko
What is a tour operator? DMC? How can travel advisors work with suppliers to create great travel experiences for their clients? Casey Hanisko shares her take!
May 23, 2024
How Much Does a Travel Agent Make per Booking?By Steph Lee
Multiple factors come into play when it comes to how much a travel agent makes on each booking. Commission levels, suppliers, fees, splits, etc. Find out more!
May 21, 2024
What Is An IATA Number? (And How Do You Get It?) By Mary Stein
IATA numbers: What are they? How do you get one? How Much do they cost? We answer these questions and more!
May 20, 2024
What Are Travel Consortia & Travel Co-ops?By Mary Stein
What's a travel consortia? How do they support travel advisors? How are they different from host agencies? How do you pick one? We have answers.