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Dubai, a dream in Spanish

Dubai, a dream in Spanish

The receptive tourism company See Dubai Tours  becomes the first company in the Arab emirate which operates in Spanish. The Madrid firm has found its hub in Dubai to provide services that go beyond the pure touristic products. In this sense, besides of the “must do” like visiting the world’s tallest building (Burj Khalifa) or excursions by the most emblematic landmarks, See Dubai Tours is a key point of bonding for Spanish speakers seeking help … Read entire article »

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Name Selection Policies in General for .travel Names

There are two types of .travel Name selection policies: 1. Name selection restrictions that flow from ICANN policies and contracts; and 2. Name selection restrictions that flow solely from the Registry’s delegated authority. The central principle of name selection is that the first eligible applicant for a name will be entitled to register that name. The date and time of completion of all application requirements, including registration and authentication data, will determine the applicant’s order of priority. Any name that is not registered by reason of the ineligibility of the applicant will be released and available for registration. Domain names must: • be at least 3 characters and no more than 63 characters long; • be a name on the second level (e.g. AAA.travel where “AAA” designates the second level) unless approval has been obtained for name … Read entire article »

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.travel Registry Policies: eligibility

The .travel TLD is intended to serve the global travel community. .travel is restricted to people, organizations, associations, and private, governmental and nongovernmental agencies in the travel and tourism industry. The registrants are not limited to, but may fall within, the industry types set out in the table below, which is provided only as a list of illustrative categories and types, and not as a restriction of the general eligibility requirement. The Registry may establish stricter requirements for registrants by published policy statement. The Registry may extend the list of industry types from time to time by published policy statement, provided that any such extension is consistent with the travel community’s perceptions about the prevailing scope of the community as evidenced by the support of such extension by the travel industry … Read entire article »

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The Fees Story in the Travel field

A fee is the price one pays as remuneration for services. Traditionally, professionals in Great Britain received a fee in contradistinction to a payment, salary, or wage, and would often use guineas rather than pounds as units of account. Fees usually allow for overhead, wages, costs, and markup. Under the feudal system, a Knight’s fee was what was given to a knight for his service, usually the usage of land. Airlines have long charged fees for changing flights, and for excess luggage. However, with the oil price increases since 2003, many are increasing fees. In May 2008, it was announced that some would be charging even for just one checked bag, making it nearly impossible to avoid. Airlines have also invented fees for nearly every “service” that has always previously been included in … Read entire article »

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How do I become A Home Based Travel Agent? (FAQ)

How do I Become a Home Based Travel Agent The key to your success as a home based travel agent is to become affiliated with a successful and established travel agency. By finding a reputuble and secure travel agency, and enrolling as a home based agent, you become an outside sales representative for the agency. You are given the tools to become a travel agent instantly. Your host agency will provide you with the tools and resources you need to successfully begin your career as a travel agent. You then find customers and start booking their travel requests online with airlines, hotels, car rental agencies and cruise and tour providers. The travel agency issues the ticket. You earn a commission split as the outside travel agent. It’s that simple. I want to … Read entire article »

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