Mastering The Travel Intermediaries

This book chronicles the role of travel intermediaries: global distribution systems (GDS), travel management companies (TMC), and online travel agencies (OTA) in the distribution of travel products. The book covers the historical development of these intermediaries and explores their current state and future prospects. Almost six decades after the introduction of computerized reservations systems and four decades after the introduction of Global Distribution Systems that allowed travel agents to make automated airline bookings, the distribution of air products is amid a major transition. A fundamental change is pricing power, which shifts from the GDSs to the airlines for the indirect channel. These changes are driven by advancements in technology, market economics, and airline cost controls, leading to the emergence of new revenue models that will permanently alter the landscape of air distribution. As a result, travel intermediaries are experiencing the effects of these turbulent times and must adopt innovative approaches and initiatives to adapt and transform their business models rather than maintaining the status quo. In addition to the ongoing transformation, over the next decade, the advancements in emerging technologies like blockchain and decentralized digital identity will further revolutionize the distribution landscape across all sectors of the travel industry.

Travel distribution has become one of the most talked-about subjects in the tourism industry since technological advances have opened new channels and opportunities for suppliers of tourism, travel intermediaries and consumers. While technological advances have brought about dramatic changes, so too has the consolidation of organisations, both in the airline and travel industries. These changes are transforming the industry and while travel agents will remain key players in distribution, their fundamental role will probably change from supplier-biased intermediaries to consumer-biased consultants.

Overview A MScPM (or Master of Science in Project Management) is a degree that will prepare you for a role as (Senior) Project Manager/Director Project Management. Content - Building the action plan: scheduling, estimating and resource allocation - Achieving stakeholder satisfaction through project control - Project risk management - A model for building teamwork - New project development processes - Enterprise project management - Quick tips - Speedy solutions - Cutting-edge ideas - Making good decisions - Ideas and what to do with them - Leadership and trust - What to do when things go wrong - Over 120 new exercises to practice what you’ve learnt Duration 10 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

Overview The ultimate course in marketing. Nothing will be uncovered. Content - What is Marketing? - Marketing Management - Marketing Management Philosophies - Marketing Challenges into the Next Century - Marketing and Society: Social Responsibility and Marketing Ethics - Social Criticisms of Marketing - Citizen and Public Actions to Regulate - Business Actions Towards Socially Responsible - Principles for Public Policy Towards Marketing - Strategic Marketing Planning - The Global Market Place - Business Markets and Business Buyer Behaviour - Market Information and Marketing Research - Core Strategy - And many more Duration 12 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. ​​​​​​​ Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

Overview Upon completion of this diploma course, you will be able to work as a finance manager. Content - Overview of financial management - Financial statements, cash flow and taxes - Analysis of financial statements - Financial Planning and Forecasting - The financial environment markets, institutions and interest rates - Risk and rates of return - Time value of money - Bonds and their valuation - Stocks and their valuation - The cost of capital - The basics of capital budgeting - Cash flow estimation and risk analysis - Capital structure and leverage - Distributions to shareholders: Dividends and share repurchases - Working capital management - Multinational financial management - Self-test questions (problems) and their solutions Duration 9 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

CCH's U.S. Master Excise Tax Guide provides a thorough explanation of federal excise taxes and follows the style of the U.S. Master Tax Guide. This convenient reference serves as an indispensable resource for accountants and tax professionals who work in the increasingly important and complex area of excise taxes. The new edition fully reflects changes brought about by recent tax legislation; including the significant excise tax Code changes made the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 and the Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007, as well as new regulations, rulings, and significant court decisions.

This book tries to examine the complex global phenomenon of international tourism, exploring its various concepts in their different manifestations. The book offers comprehensive information on various concepts, methods and frameworks giving a systematic overview of the subject on a global basis. Key elements of the book include: nature and components of the tourism industry; destination planning and management; marketing strategies and communication; economic dimensions and international co-operation.