Free agent booking tool planned for SA

INTERNATIONAL travel services
company, Thor – owned by
Travelport – has launched Agent
Connection, a complete global
booking tool that is free to agents.
The tool is currently only available
to US-based travel agents, but
there are plans to introduce it
into the South African market at a
future date.
Agent Connection is ultimately
designed for travel agents who do
not have direct access to a GDS,
and allows them to book client
packages that include flights, cars
and hotels, as well as cruises,
insurance and activities such as
day trips and sightseeing tours.
Using the console, travel agents
can also manage bookings and
track commission payments.
Guaranteed commissions are
paid on all rates that offer a
commission.
The company also offers 24/7
technical support for booking
issues as well as on-demand
training.