September 14, 2023, marked a significant milestone for Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) as they successfully conducted their inaugural company roadshow in Denpasar, Bali. Hosted at the Hotel Santika Seminyak Bali, this momentous event, titled the "Digital Travel and Direct Booking" Roadshow, was organized in collaboration with long-term partner SiteMinder. Serving as a pivotal entry point for TA Network into Bali's travel industry, the roadshow aimed to facilitate and strengthen potential partnerships between TA Network and Bali's vibrant tourism sector
The event drew the attendance and appreciation of key representatives from Bali's travel industry, including The Mulia Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Natya Hotel and Resort, The One Boutique Villa, Bali Garden Beach Resort, Indonesia Exotic Holiday, and KCBJ Tours, among others. Demonstrating meticulous preparation, TA Network seamlessly executed the roadshow, leaving a lasting impression on all participants
Beyond its local impact, the roadshow served as part of TA Network's ongoing global outreach strategy. The overarching goal is to unite Asia Pacific's inbound travel operators, wholesalers, travel management companies, hotels, airlines, and attractions on a unified platform. This platform enhances collaborations, fostering increased direct business volume among stakeholders. Leveraging high-performance distribution and turnkey solutions, TA Network has emerged as a leading cloud-based technology solutions provider in the travel and hospitality sector
While TA Network spearheaded the event, interactive sessions were incorporated to make it an educational and enjoyable experience. These sessions included system demos for those interested in TA Network's homegrown systems, a Q&A session for those seeking further insights, a quiz session with prizes like company merch, and a delightful evening dinner buffet at Hotel Santika's restaurant. This not only concluded the event but also provided attendees with an opportunity for networking and discussions
Ho Siang Twang, Managing Partner of TA Network, expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to introduce TA Network's offerings to the local tourism industry in Bali. Twang highlighted the roadshow as a platform for networking and collaboration in an increasingly digitalized world. He emphasized the importance of adopting cost-effective and scalable digital solutions to connect with an open travel ecosystem like TA Network. Designed to support such an ecosystem, TA Network offers a user-friendly and comprehensive suite of advanced hospitality and travel solutions. Twang expressed hope that the local industry would consider exploring their product and service offerings to thrive in the current digitized global economy
About SiteMinder
SiteMinder is the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, and Little Hotelier, an all-in-one hotel management software that makes the lives of small accommodation providers easier. This global company is headquartered in Sydney with offices in Bangalore, Bangkok, Barcelona, Berlin, Dallas, Galway, London and Manila. Through their technology and the largest partner ecosystem in the global hotel industry, they generate more than 100 million reservations worth over US$35 billion in revenue for hotel customers each year
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About Trip Affiliates Network
Headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, Trip Affiliates Network provides FIT/group inbound and outbound turnkey solutions and add-on direct supplier connectivity services for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels. High-end platforms include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities and transfers plus dynamic packages and digital payment solutions