Concorde Agency Network to combine with helloworld Affiliate Network.
Helloworld has this morning announced the launch of “Australia’s largest network of independent affiliated travel agents”. Dubbed ‘My Travel Group’, it’s the combination of the company’s Concorde Agency Network and the helloworld Affiliate Network, with ceo Andrew Burnes saying the move is the culmination of more than 12 months’ consultation with agents.
“Our My Travel Group members enjoy the advantage of our combined scale, purchasing power and supplier deals plus our support in growing their businesses,” he said. “My Travel Group is an evolution of our long-standing relationship with independent agents and the offering is delivering on what our agents tell us they want.”
A dedicated My Travel Gorup portal provides access to all SmartFares, Smart Tickets and preferred partner information. “This is about Helloworld boosting the support we provide to our independent agency network,” said David Padman, Helloworld head of Corporate, Associate and Affiliate Networks.
Padman stressed that My Travel Group is not a retail agency brand, with members retaining their own independent branding.
More details in today’s issue of Travel Daily.