If I subscribe to a Host Agency, does this entitle me to utilize their IATA number to subscribe to providers such as Hotel Beds, thereby expanding my options?
IATA number is mostly for ticketing full-service carrier flights. Hotelbeds is a hotel provider, but, normally host travel agencies do support connections with a variety of providers, both flights and hotels.
In the case of Hotel Beds, access typically requires an IATA license or a similar accreditation. If we lack this license, then at this juncture, partnering with Host Agency seems to be the appropriate choice for us. Would you say this assessment is accurate? As a travel company, our objective is to secure the most competitive rates for hotel accommodations.
You can check our articles on this topic: www.altexsoft.com/blog/ndc-technology-for-airlines/ www.altexsoft.com/blog/new-distribution-capability-ndc-in-air-travel-airlines-gdss-and-the-impact-on-the-industry/ Also, we are going to make a video about this
If I subscribe to a Host Agency, does this entitle me to utilize their IATA number to subscribe to providers such as Hotel Beds, thereby expanding my options?
IATA number is mostly for ticketing full-service carrier flights. Hotelbeds is a hotel provider, but, normally host travel agencies do support connections with a variety of providers, both flights and hotels.
In the case of Hotel Beds, access typically requires an IATA license or a similar accreditation. If we lack this license, then at this juncture, partnering with Host Agency seems to be the appropriate choice for us. Would you say this assessment is accurate? As a travel company, our objective is to secure the most competitive rates for hotel accommodations.
I've noticed some issues with your UA-cam channel, and I'd like to help you with some assistance. What are your plans for this channel?
How do you see the role of NDC and its impact on OTAs?
You can check our articles on this topic:
www.altexsoft.com/blog/ndc-technology-for-airlines/
www.altexsoft.com/blog/new-distribution-capability-ndc-in-air-travel-airlines-gdss-and-the-impact-on-the-industry/
Also, we are going to make a video about this