Travel Agencies

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:industry
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:International_Air_Transport_Association_(IATA)
gptkb:American_Society_of_Travel_Advisors_(ASTA)
gptkb:Association_of_British_Travel_Agents_(ABTA)
gptkbp:businessModel Commission-based
Service fee-based
gptkbp:challenge Changing consumer preferences
Competition from direct booking
Digital disruption
gptkbp:defines Businesses that arrange travel and tourism-related services for customers
gptkbp:employs Corporate travel manager
Tour consultant
Travel agent
gptkbp:example gptkb:TUI_Group
gptkb:Thomas_Cook
gptkb:Booking.com
gptkb:Expedia
gptkb:American_Express_Travel
gptkb:Flight_Centre
gptkb:Travel_Leaders_Group
gptkb:CWT
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Originated in the mid-19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Travel Agencies
gptkbp:impact Facilitate global tourism
Support local economies
gptkbp:industry Tourism
Transportation
Hospitality
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Thomas_Cook
gptkbp:regulates Often regulated by national tourism authorities
gptkbp:requires Bonding for consumer protection
Licensing in many countries
gptkbp:service Car rental
Flight booking
Tour packages
Travel insurance
Cruise booking
Event ticketing
Hotel reservation
Visa assistance
gptkbp:targetUser Corporate clients
Individual travelers
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Global_Distribution_System_(GDS)
Online booking platforms
gptkbp:trend Growth of online travel agencies (OTAs)
Mobile app usage
Personalized travel planning
gptkbp:YouTubeChannel hybrid
Online
Offline
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indifi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5