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Literally millions of online web pages are dedicated to helping you plan your next getaway. Below, you'll find a few industry term definitions as well as companies providing travel-related services, tools and packages.
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Helpful Definitions
Aggregator - In general, this is a web-based aggregator of data from a number of travel-product providers.
CVB - CVB is short for Convention and Visitors Bureau. Almost every destination in the world has an official tourism bureau. They are responsible for marketing that destination to leisure travelers, groups or events.
OTA - Online Travel Agency. Basically offering the same services as a brick and mortar travel agency but without the storefront
Travel Agent - A person who is an expert at researching and booking vacations. Their services are usually free to the consumer. They receive commissions on the travel products they sell/package for consumers.
CVB - CVB is short for Convention and Visitors Bureau. Almost every destination in the world has an official tourism bureau. They are responsible for marketing that destination to leisure travelers, groups or events.
OTA - Online Travel Agency. Basically offering the same services as a brick and mortar travel agency but without the storefront
Travel Agent - A person who is an expert at researching and booking vacations. Their services are usually free to the consumer. They receive commissions on the travel products they sell/package for consumers.
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