Notes for working travel agents.
Supplier news, rate strategy and product updates from the Roave Agents team.
What Is a TIDS Number for Travel Agents, and Do You Actually Need One?
A TIDS number can get a new travel advisor booking with hotel suppliers faster than IATA accreditation, without the bonding or sales history it requires. Here's what it is, who qualifies, how to apply, and what it does and doesn't unlock.
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Where Do Travel Agents Get Hotel Rates? Every Source, Compared
Direct contracts, bed banks, GDS, OTA programs, and aggregators compared. See where travel agents actually get hotel rates, and which source fits which trip.
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Net Rate vs Commissionable Rate: Which Actually Pays You More?
Net rate or commissionable, which one actually pays more on a $3,000 hotel booking? We ran the real math on both models, show when each one wins, and explain why the choice should change trip by trip instead of getting locked in at signup.
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How Travel Advisors Actually Book Hotels for Clients
If a client can book the same hotel in thirty seconds, what are they paying an advisor for? Here's the real workflow behind booking hotels for clients, from credentials to commission tracking.
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Do You Need an IATA Number to Book Hotels?
Do you need an IATA number to book hotels? No. Here's what hotel platforms actually require, and how to start booking with the right credentials today.
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Best Hotel Booking Platforms for Travel Agents
The best hotel booking platforms for travel agents, compared by rate model, net vs commissionable, with picks for leisure, corporate, luxury and groups.
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