New Year, New Distribution Capability
What is NDC (New Distribution Capability)? NDC, or New Distribution Capability, is an XML standard created by IATA which allows the distribution of airfares and ancillaries through third parties. This will replace the outdated EDIFACT protocol. The EDIFACT protocol, currently used by GDSs, can only communicate fares and schedules and have not kept up with […]
2020 Travel Trends: These Are the Markets to Watch
What Are the Biggest 2020 Travel Trends? What’s on the radar for 2020 travel trends? Old favorites like adventure travel and river cruises continue to grow, while newer travel trends like ancestry travel and wellness retreats gain traction. But the one common thread you can find in almost any trending travel niche: customization. Travelers demand […]
Airport Quiz: Do You Know Which One Doesn’t Belong?
Airport Quiz: Can you spot the one the doesn’t belong? Sometimes offering your client an alternative airport near their preferred choice can result in significant savings. If they’re willing to be flexible and take a cab or even a train to their final destination they can save on airfare. They might even enjoy the little […]
GeoQuiz: Guess These City Skylines
GeoQuiz: Guess These City Skylines Can you guess these famous destinations based on photographs of their city skylines? Do you recognize a famous landmark or a postcard-worthy piece of architecture? Let us know how you did in the comments below! Feeling pretty confident in your knowledge of destinations? Try to guess some of these under-the-radar […]
Responsible Travel: 9 Ways to Preserve Destinations We Love
Responsible Travel: 9 Ways to Preserve Destinations We Love Tourism is on the rise everywhere with tourist arrivals hitting a high of 1.6 billion in 2018. This is great news for travel professionals, but it also presents some very real difficulties for the destinations we love. The overwhelming number of tourists flocking to popular destinations […]
Airline Logos Quiz: Guess These Airline Logos
Airline Logos Quiz: Can you guess these airline logos? Travel advisors are full of knowledge no one else has. You know the phonetic alphabet, you know the difference between a nonstop and a direct flight, you can recite airport codes in your sleep… How well do you know your airline logos? Try our airline logos […]
The Sky’s The Limit: How Do Travel Agents Make Money?
How do travel agents make money? Charging a flat fee for their services Earning commissions through vendors Selling airfare through airline consolidators When people start inquiring how to become a travel agent, their first question is always, “but how do travel agents make money?” The idea of being a professional travel consultant is really appealing because […]
Fun Facts: Do You Remember These 7 Iconic Airlines?
Do You Remember These 7 Iconic Airlines? If you’ve ever followed a loved one to their gate to say good-bye or remember the days when you could bring almost anything on the plane, you might say you’ve lived through the “good old days” of travel. You’ve seen airlines come and go and merge with others. […]
Best Airline Consolidator: 5 Reasons to Use Centrav
Why Centrav is the Best Airline Consolidator for Travel Agents What is an airline consolidator? An airline consolidator holds contracted rates with airlines to sell seats at a discounted price. The consolidator then sells these seats to travel advisors at this lower rate. Because these fares are so competitive, a travel advisor can add a mark […]
Best 7 Jobs For People Who Love Travel
Make a living traveling the world ✔ Trek the Himalayas ✔ Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef ✔ Drive along the Amalfi Coast ✔ Visit all 7 continents… You know all those things you talked and dreamed about doing? Why not actually do them! If you’re feeling a little trapped by your current options, it’s […]