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• UK’s fastest growing tour operator continues to expand portfolio 

• TravelgateX to provide access to channel managers for direct hotel supply

Press Release.- TourPlan and TravelgateX have established a strategic connection between their systems, bringing hundreds of global Destination Management Companies (DMCs) into their global marketplace. 

In the dynamic world of the travel industry, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) play a pivotal role in providing local services in one or more destinations. In this regard,  TravelgateX marketplace has become a key platform connecting DMCs with the widest network of global buyers, opening up a world of opportunities for these destination service providers.

Imagine this. It's been a long day, everything that could go wrong - did. Worse still, you´re absolutely starving. You navigate traffic while listening to your “whine down” Spotify playlist, and have convinced yourself that it’s in your best interest to have a third cheat day this week.
You guessed it, we're going to McDonald's with you!

You’ve heard the answer to the following question countless times, likely more than your fair share at that: “Where were you when the Government declared a state of alarm and enforced the first national lockdown?” Much like our names, job titles and compelling 30 second cocktail-party propositions, many of us - through sheer necessity at times - have scripted those very uncertain days of our lives into the all too classic “elevator pitch”.

With particular respect to the travel industry, and second to the above question, you’re probably still getting the “How has it been for you guys, that side?” question. The business equivalent of “what’s your star sign?” - the answer to this question could bear significance (“are these guys about to sink?”) Or could mean absolutely nothing - if the answer is we are growing and doing well.

Whenever you talk about the IT department to someone from a tech company, the first thing that they’ll do is brag about their team, especially about their developers. The thing is, the world seems to treat developers like superheroes and let’s be honest here — most of the time they are. But let’s just say that they also can do funny things that nobody else can. That’s why today we’re highlighting five of them. Ready?