Finding Your Way: The Importance of Content Matching for Travel Agents
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 27, 2016 10:10:06 AM
Imagine you’re driving through a new city trying to find a specific destination - a restaurant, a bookstore, etc. You’re using your GPS but the street names on the GPS don’t quite match the names on the street signs: Sate Street instead of State Street, Min Avenue rather than Main Ave …
8 Must-Know Tips For Successfully Attending WTM London 2016
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 25, 2016 10:00:00 AM
The 37th annual World Travel Market London is quickly approaching. The 2016 tradeshow is set for Nov. 7-9 at ExCel London and is primed to be one of the biggest conferences in the organization’s history. Seminars, guest speakers, demonstrations, and meet-and-greets with travel industr …
How Agents Can Benefit From A Travel Booking System
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 20, 2016 9:32:19 AM
Let’s face it: The travel industry is built on responding to disruption. Whether it’s inclement weather forcing cancellations of flights, hotel accommodations, or tours, or overbookings due to sudden spikes in demand, travel companies must be agile enough to handle these and other tem …
Expecting the Unexpected: 4 Ways to Rethink Your Bookings and cancellation policy
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 18, 2016 11:07:23 AM
Just like in life, planning ahead is good practice when considering a vacation or trip. Researching and completing bookings well in advance gives travelers peace of mind, keeps them organized, and allows travel agents and tour operators the opportunity to offer additional bookings to …
3 Business Process Challenges for Travel Agents
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 13, 2016 10:52:05 AM
Today’s travel agent is in an interesting position. Some travel industry insiders believe traditional brick-and-mortar travel agents are set to experience a resurgence due to renewed interest from millennial travelers, while others believe traditional travel agents have long outlasted …
TBS - updates and new features
By dcs plus team on Oct 12, 2016 5:13:55 PM
The travel industry is evolving and the travel agencies' needs grow along with it. We consider that advancement and improvement are driven by the needs of our customers and we focus on ensuring that our solutions bring them benefits and value. This month, TBS comes with the following …
Less than a month until WTM London 2016
By dcs plus team on Oct 12, 2016 5:01:44 PM
Following the outcomes brought by the most important shows and events in the travel industry in which we were present, we are preparing to exhibit again, for the fourth consecutive year, at World Travel Market London. You can meet part of our team from 7th to 9th of November, at Excel …
Attending e-Travel Middle East Conference
By dcs plus team on Oct 12, 2016 4:23:41 PM
There is no secret: the digital world is changing the way people travel and also the way travel professionals conduct business. Travel industry experts are gathering in Dubai, on 1-2 November, at e-Travel Middle East, to explore and discuss the future trends shaping the dynamic travel …
Brand It: Why Travel Companies Need a Document Template Manager
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 11, 2016 11:07:50 AM
For many customers, the look, feel, and vibe of a company’s branding can be just as influential in whether they work with said company as the products and services themselves. As such, it’s important for these companies - especially companies within the travel industry, many of which …
Why Mobile Payments Are Finally the Next Big Thing in Travel
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 6, 2016 4:09:17 PM
For the last few years, mobile payments have been predicted to be the next big thing in the travel industry. Analysts and industry insiders have long speculated the disruption mobile payment technology will have on the way travelers shop and complete online bookings, as well as the wa …
Bleisure: On Merging Business and Leisure Travel
By Nick Ostdick on Oct 4, 2016 9:59:57 AM
With more advancements in mobile technology and the ease at which people can communicate, the line between work and play becomes more and more blurry. In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people to respond to work emails on their smartphones or tablets while on holiday, nor is it u …