Welcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted 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.

00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 with Steph Lee!

01:44 | Acquiring a GDS System Without a Host

09:19 | Attending FAMS with Other Hosts

10:11 | Payment System without a Host

14:27 | Certification with a Host

Helpful Resources:

• (Use code HAR149 to save 50%)
• (More on IATA/ARC)
• (Global Business Travel Association)
• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-fam-trip
• (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!)
• (Host Week 2023)
• har.news/7DS
• (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!

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