Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) is pleased to announce an industry-leading strategic partnership with Indonesia’s leading travel operator, Smailing Tours DMC (SMT). While working with a market leader like Smailing Tours DMC this collaboration also brings TA Network's next-generation advanced travel IaaS platform to the Indonesian market, enhancing travel services and operations. With a full recovery within view, the global travel industry is now navigating toward the future amid evolving traveller preferences, new technological developments, and emerging business models that TA Network and its high-performance solutions endeavour to fulfill

With over a decade of experience in delivering enterprise-level solutions and products and capturing market share in the B2B travel technology sector, TA Network brings expertise spanning integrated software systems and advanced technology stack, TA Network’s turnkey solutions and connectivities bring together Asia Pacific’ leading travel wholesalers, operators, and destination management companies onto a single platform. TA Network focuses on customer value, direct supplier contracting and real-time connections and improved inventory management, as well as software integration services

Smailing Tours DMC CEO, Jason Lim, added, “As Smailing Tours DMC gears up for the next phase of growth post-COVID and expands our operating offices across Indonesia, we need a comprehensive digital solution. This includes advanced booking engines, dynamic packaging tools, advanced operational software and payment services to broaden B2B distribution and partnerships, and dynamic customer engagement capabilities for our travel consultants to provide personalized travel care and arrangements.”

"We are delighted that Smailing Tours DMC, one of Indonesia’s leading destination management companies, has adopted our advanced travel technology stack," adds Thomas Wong, Regional Director – Partnerships and Growth, TA Network. "This partnership marks a major milestone as we are working with one of Indonesia’s established travel operators. With Smailing Tours DMC’s extensive travel network and business operations we are pleased to welcome them into the TA Network’s Ecosystem and embark on this new digital journey together to accelerate strategic growth and create the travel experience of the new era through collaborative enhancements in technology and solutions." "Through its suite of travel infrastructure solutions and operational platforms, TA Network creates synergy across business lines through innovative cross-selling within its ecosystem, working closely with travel brands."