2007 Press Releases
18 January 2007
THE TRAVEL HOUSE JOINS UATP’S GROWING MERCHANT BASE TO BENEFIT CORPORATE CUSTOMERS
Washington, DC– The Travel House, headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados, is strengthening its customer service and lowering its distribution costs by becoming a UATP Merchant effective immediately. The Travel House clients will now process all applicable services fees and industry charges on the UATP card which strengthens customer service while allowing corporate clients to reconcile with one easy report.
The Travel House will settle all UATP transactions through UATP Settlement Services (USS), a low-cost, weekly settlement system that matches fees and air tickets electronically, this allows for easy reconciliation of accounts for travel agents and their customers for non-clearinghouse transactions.
“At The Travel House we will be able to continue to provide excellent customer service to our clientele and meet customer demand by accepting UATP. With a large corporate clientele, ease-of-use and lowering distribution costs are integral to success,” said June Clarke, General Manager of The Travel House. “With UATP and its ease-of-use reporting system, The Travel House is able to include any service fees with corresponding tickets and provide the easiest tools possible towards enhancing customer service.”
Rated as one of the top three agencies in Barbados, The Travel House is now into its twenty-second year of operation and services some of the largest organizations in Barbados. The Travel House is an IATA appointed Agency, and a member of the local Travel Agents Association, operating from three convenient locations in the island of Barbados and works closely with Regional and International agencies.
For more information visit uatp.com or www.travelhouse-bgi.com
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by airlines and travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines (NasdaqOTC: JALSY), Qantas Airways, Ltd., United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), and US Airways (UAIRQ.OB). AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways (NYSE: BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and Lufthansa German Airlines.
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