New Tactics for Conventional Travel Agents to Face OTAs



Jakarta – The rise of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) is increasingly threatening conventional travel agents. However, this application could be a new way to compete with OTA.

Based on a press release received by detikcom, Friday (19/7/2019) Saber Travel Network Indonesia, through its business unit, launched an internet application-based service called Electra. For information, Saber is the largest travel system provider company in Indonesia which controls around 60% of the GDS market share in Indonesia.

This application can make it easier for conventional travel agent businesses to serve corporate and individual travel service users for booking flight tickets, hotels, tours,

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Do I Still Need A Travel Agent?

If you’ve planned a vacation before, you know firsthand how stressful the planning process can be. Between booking hotels, flights and excursions, planning a vacation can feel like a full-time job. American travelers spent an average of 8 hours and 44 minutes reviewing travel content and resources ahead of their trips and read up to a whopping 277 pages of information on average, according to a 2023 survey from Expedia Group and Luth Research.

The time commitment behind planning a vacation could be one of the factors driving the 14 percent year-over-year increase in travelers who are likely to use

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Insta Destination: ‘Insta destination’ likely to see fewer Indian tourists – Times News Network | Delhi News

Times News Network
New Delhi: The backlash against Maldivian politicians’ “derogatory” remarks about PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep trip may have more than temporarily dented the island nation’s allure as an Insta-worthy destination for potential visitors, say travel operators as they brace for last year’s India tourist tsunami to reduce to a trickle.
Although there isn’t data on cancellations, if any, travel agencies and airlines believe the trend will become clear over the next few days.
“People in the office should keep Indian sensitivities in mind while making comments as there could be an impact,” said Anil Kalsi, VP of Travel
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West Manggarai Police Investigating Alleged Fraud by Travel Agent and Owner of the KLM Tiana Ship

VICTORYNEWS WEST MANGARAI– West Manggarai Police conducted an investigation into the alleged fraud case of the travel agent and owner of KLM Tiana Liveboat, Monday (23/1/2023).

The KLM Tiana Live Boat sank in Labuan Bajo, precisely in the waters of Batu Tiga, Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, NTT Province, last Saturday (21/1/2023), resulting in two tourists being injured.

“We have examined 4 witnesses, including the reporter, tour guide and two witnesses who were present at the time of the incident,” said West Manggarai Police Criminal Investigation Unit Head, AKP Ridwan.

AKP Ridwan explained that the police report was received

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Mondee Introduces New AI-Powered Travel Agent Tools – Cruise Industry News

Mondee announced the launch of Mondee Travel Marketplace featuring Abhi, its AI-powered travel assistant platform that simplifies the cruise booking process.

Mondee’s Marketplace features an integrated cruises platform allowing users to easily browse and book a cruise of their choice. Travel agents can also benefit from the app as it simplifies the process of supporting their customer base.

The mobile-first solution was designed to instantly create personalized travel suggestions based on a user’s interests so they can instantly book their favorite vacation. Abhi is capable of engaging in conversations, understanding complex queries and can offer comprehensive responses.

Mondee’s Marketplace, available

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Heading towards 10 years and approaching half a billion dollars in annual sales, The Travel Agent Next Door has lots to celebrate

MORE NEW AGENTS IN THE TTAND PIPELINE

The number of TTAND agents now tops 1,250, with support from 63 TTAND staff members, including 37 in Canada and 26 in India. “Why two teams? It helps keep costs down, and allows us to allocate more money for things like marketing and training,” said Friisdahl.

Flemming Friisdahl and Michael Friisdahl

That 1,250+ total includes 109 agents who joined TTAND in the past 18 months. In addition, there are 886 more people in the pipeline. “Some people say the retail travel industry is dying. I don’t think so,” said Friisdahl.

Training the newcomers

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Uzbekistan secures spot among Forbes’ top travel destinations for 2024 — Daryo News

The Forbes magazine recently published an article highlighting the must-visit tourist destinations worldwide in the year 2024, Dunyo reports. Notably, Uztbekistan has secured a place on this prestigious list, establishing itself as one of the premier destinations for global travel in the coming year.

Tourists in Khiva, Uzbekistan.
Source: Daryo / Madina Nurman

Forbes recognizes Uzbekistan for its rich historical heritage along the Silk Road, coupled with breathtaking mountain landscapes and the promising allure of the capital city, Tashkent. The financial and economic magazine encourages its readers to explore the wonders that Uzbekistan has to offer in 2024.

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10 most popular travel destinations for 2024 (Asia takes top spots)

While Dubai received the most positive comments from travelers on TripAdvisor, Asia is expected to be central to many vacation plans in 2024. Expectedly, Thailand makes the list, but it’s not Bangkok city that takes the cake this time.

As the New Year dawns, thoughts can turn to projects for the months ahead, including vacation plans. Nearly four years after the pandemic closed borders, Asia stands out as the most trending direction of travel in 2024, according to the growing popularity of destinations on this continent on the reviews site, Tripadvisor. Every year, the American giant analyzes the content of

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