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At the 2024 Global Travel Network NZ (GTN) conference, Rob Beecher and Allen Bell shared the vision and values that have driven GTN’s growth and success since its inception in 2015. Identifying a crucial gap in the New Zealand market, GTN was founded to provide independent travel agents with the same level of support and resources as branded agencies—without sacrificing their autonomy. More than just a ticketing platform, GTN is a dynamic and comprehensive network, offering agents access to a wide range of products and services through the combined buying power of its members. From airlines to hotels, cruises, finance options, and tour operators, GTN ensures its agents can offer competitive, high-quality experiences to their clients while retaining the flexibility of running their own business. This innovative structure allows independent agents to thrive in an increasingly competitive industry, proving that GTN’s strength lies in its ability to empower agents with the tools and partnerships they need to succeed on their terms. #GlobalTravelNetwork #TravelIndustry #IndependentAgents #EmpoweringAgents #TravelSuccess

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SAS EuroBonus and Scandic Friends will allow status matching from 2025. SAS and Scandic Hotels have signed a partnership to offer shared benefits across their combined 11 million programme members. This will launch in the first quarter of 2025. Details are thin at the moment but it is interesting news for anyone who current has SAS EuroBonus status following the status match that SAS ran recently. We do know that – in the first phase of activity – you will be able to match your SAS EuroBonus status to Scandic Hotels, and match your Scandic Friends status to SAS. There will also be a ‘streamlined’ process for converting points between the two companies. There are a couple of potential opportunities here for HfP readers: *anyone who matched their British Airways status to SAS will now get high level status in Scandic Friends – even if you never stay at a Scandic property, you may be able to use that status to get a match with a chain you do use *if you could get yourself elite status in Scandic Friends, either through stays or via a match from another hotel programme (I don’t know if Scandic Friends does match) then you would be able to use this to get SAS EuroBonus status – which, due to their new SkyTeam membership, would get you elite benefits with Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM amongst others. We don’t know any more at this point. We are told that “Additional enhancements and benefits will be rolled out later in the year” following the initial status matching period. (If you're not one of the 3,000 people who subscribe to ‘The Travel Brief’, our free weekly LinkedIn newsletter for UK travel and travel loyalty professionals, click into my profile.) #sas #saseurobonus #scandichotels #scandicfriends

Service delivery has always been my passion in travel and that’s why I’m so confident about our why at Travel Counsellors for Business. We care more than anyone else because we empower independent business owners to create the service clients define, leveraging our technology to compliment their expertise. #TMC #businesstravel #corporatetravel #redefiningcarenbusinesstravel

Fly for Less with Virgin Atlantic’s Latest Award Deal! Virgin Atlantic is offering an incredible chance to fly Upper Class (business class) from select U.S. cities to the UK for just 29,000 points one-way. With a 30-40% transfer bonus from Ultimate Rewards or Citi, you only need 21,000 points! Economy seats start at just 6,000 points one-way. Always compare the cost of points vs. cash when booking premium cabins. These deals are great but availability can vary—so double-check your dates before transferring points. Maximize your points with transfer bonuses. Don’t miss out on tips like this—follow Ade Omotoyinbo for more ways to unlock incredible travel rewards! #TravelDeals #PointsAndMiles #VirginAtlantic #BusinessClass #TravelHackingTips #TravelRewards #UpperClass

Strength in Diversity and Partnerships Global Travel Network NZ (GTN) demonstrates how diversity and collaboration drive success in the travel industry. At the heart of GTN’s growth is our broad network of members—from retail agents and broker groups to travel management companies (TMCs) and online travel agencies (OTAs). This diversity enables GTN to remain agile and resilient, serving a wide range of market segments with dedication. During the conference in Sydney, Rob Beecher highlighted the crucial role that strong supplier partnerships play in GTN’s success. Built on trust, loyalty, and a shared commitment to quality service, these partnerships empower GTN agents with exceptional products while encouraging mutual support within our community. At GTN, we value our supplier relationships as a cornerstone of our business model, fostering an environment where agents and suppliers collaborate for mutual benefit. This dedication to partnership is what ensures GTN remains a trusted and reliable network in the travel industry. #SupplierPartnerships #DiversityInBusiness #TrustedRelationships #GTNFamily #CollaborativeSuccess

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In case you missed it, we were recently ranked number 13 in BTN Europe’s list of the UK’s Leading TMCs! Watch the video below to find out what our Director of Corporate Travel, Mel Quinn, thinks sets us apart from the competition. Looking for a TMC that prioritises your business needs? Get in touch with me for more information! #RedefiningCare #BusinessTravel #CorporateTravel #LeadingTMCs

25% growth in 9 months illustrates that dynamic packaging has momentum! According to a recent excerpt from Skift "In May 2023, TUI announced plans to test dynamic pricing for travel packages in the UK, giving customers more flexibility to package flights, accommodation, and experiences separately while keeping all their plans within one booking. While management didn’t mention specific figures, Ebel said that dynamic packaging has grown by 25% in the last 9 months." With so many unique experiences in the Caribbean, the opportunities for dynamic packaging with niche, event, and multi-destination packages are endless. Let's make selling the Caribbean easier, if you are a Caribbean destination, airline, DMC, or tour operator dynamic packaging is a must for your 2024 strategy. Contact BTI - Breeze Travel Inc. to discuss how we can help implement a dynamic booking strategy and solution. #caribbeantravel #breezetravel #caribbeantravelandtours #onecaribbeantogether #bti #dynamicpackaging #tui #skift