The Travel Industry

The travel industry is one of the fastest growing industries, employing around 1 in 10 of the world's workforce. All travel companies and airlines are linked together and use what is called a GDS (Global Distribution System) to book flights, hotels and car rentals. These systems are complex to learn and take on average around 30 hours of your time. The GT Trends Online booking engine takes all the hassle traditional agents have to go through to learn all the codes and automates it all for you and your travel customers. The four main systems used by airlines and travel companies are Galileo, Amadeus, Sabre and Worldspan.

Using Your ATA Photo ID Card

Any potential savings that you may receive by using the ATA Photo ID are courtesies and not rights given by the individual travel vendor. Savings will vary depending on the travel vendor and at no time are they to be considered guaranteed.

Asking For "Upgrades" & Discounts

Remember: Upgrades and discounts are not given to us because they are mandatory; they are a privilege and should be treated accordingly. Always act professional and you will be treated as one.

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WIT Travel Training 101

Every adventure starts with the first step and this PowerPoint Training Module will help you with the basic fundamentals of setting up your back office to ensuring your credentials are approved and more!
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