Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.

Helpful Resources:

(Use code HAR149 to save 50%)

(More on IATA/ARC)

(Entertainment Travel Advisors Coalition)

(Global Business Travel Association)

(HAR’s event calendar with FAMs, conferences, ship inspections and more)

(Few notes on things to know when doing credit card processing)

(high risk credit card processing in travel)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/events

https://www.adventuretravel.biz/

(See many of the certification options available)

(HAR’s new course on starting your travel agency!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

(Host Week 2023)

(The Complete Guide to Starting Your Travel Agency!)

(What is the GDS and Which Travel Agents Need It)

(Travel Industry Lawyer List & Free Legal Docs for Agencies)

(Carpenter Law Office)

(Sign up for reminders and ask your questions!)

We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!