Tag Archives: travel agent

My Trip Quote makes bookings hassle free

Written by Graham Robertson. Posted on January 29, 2010. Filed under Industry musings, Online travel agencies, Technology. Tagged , , , . 1 Comment.
I tend to repeat myself from time to time, so I apologize if I’m doing it again, but I love new innovative travel tools! I especially love innovative travel tools that change the way travel agents operate and more importantly how the public book with them. In general, changes of operating models and adoption of [...]

Money Directs new site, looks great!

Written by Graham Robertson. Posted on September 14, 2009. Filed under Technology. Tagged , , , . 2 Comments.
Money Direct have released a new site for all regions. Thank you MD, it looks great! For those that are not familiar with MD, they provide a payment system designed for the travel industry. Started in 1991 for Asia pacific, Money Direct really took off when they stuck up a joint deal with Amadeus and [...]

4 challenges for travel wholesalers

Written by Graham Robertson. Posted on September 7, 2009. Filed under Industry musings. Tagged , , , . No comments.
After reading Darren Cronian’s recent blog post, “Five things that annoy me about travel” outlining 5 of his top issues with the current state of the travel industry from a consumer perspective, I couldn’t help thinking of this situation from another prospective. Of course I mean as a wholesaler providing inventory to consumers and agents. [...]

Tough times breed a strong bunch

Written by Graham Robertson. Posted on September 6, 2009. Filed under Industry musings. Tagged , , , . No comments.
Almost every time I read travel news, (Or any news for that matter) I hear of companies struggling and ultimately closing their doors forever. Alex Brainbridge has written a very interesting article about some UK agencies who have recently had to cease operation. Whenever I see these things, I wonder, What did they do wrong?  [...]

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