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Averting turbulence in the air

CIO

The diversification of payment methods and gradual increase in the volume of online transactions have cast a spotlight on the need for payment security compliance within the airline industry. Since Erin has a limited budget, one of the first things she might do is go to the internet and browse through meta-search engines looking for a deal.

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B2B Travel Platform For Corporate Travel Management

Altexsoft

With airlines such as United and American shifting content away from legacy Global Distribution System (GDS) channels towards their own platforms and NDC-enabled channels, businesses relying on traditional GDS systems face a challenge. Corporate travel management comes with its unique set of needs and challenges. Legacy GDS limitations.

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Managing an Online Travel Agency: How Back Office System of an OTA Works

Altexsoft

Sending a booking request to supplier Once a user confirms a booking and pays via an integrated payment gateway the booking request is sent to a provider (GDS, hotel, airline, etc.). The provider must issue a ticket (in case of airlines) or send a booking confirmation (hotels). Receiving a confirmation. GDS connection. NDC connection.

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Hotelbeds API Integration: Hands-on Experience with a Leading Bed Bank

Altexsoft

As a bed bank, it operates in the B2B realm, procuring rooms from accommodation providers in bulk at discounted rates and then offering them to various businesses like OTAs , travel agents, and airlines. Credential configuration and authentication. But simply having the keys isn’t enough — you must ensure proper authentication.

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Christmas in the World: Christmas Tour Ideas for an Unforgettable Vacation

Altexsoft

The Finnish carrier Finnair has been “ an official airline of Santa Claus” since 1983, so if you get lucky with the flight, you might have Joulupukki (Finnish name for Santa) as your neighbor. European airlines also try to create a holiday experience for their passengers. Christmas flights to Lapland. Go on a reindeer safari.

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Travel Startups and Tourism Trends to Invest In

Altexsoft

The above-above mentioned Booking.com research indicates that 66 percent of their respondents are willing to have authentic experience. It enables employers to assign a personal travel budget to each worker as a bonus or a part of their compensational package.

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Marketing for Travel Agencies: Understanding and Surviving in the Online Travel Industry

Altexsoft

In addition to major reasons like enormous debts and difficulties in operating airlines, its lack of online presence and reduced demand for tour packages caused the company to go downhill. Perhaps, the main assets of any travel agency are the negotiated rates and deals with end-product suppliers, airlines, hotels, tour operators, etc.

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