thor, inc
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THOR, Inc. Presented by: Lisa Larson, Agency Account Manager Roxanna Stillwell, Travel Agency Associate. Who is the Nordic God of Thunder and Lightening ?. THOR. THOR was born in 1977 in Boulder, CO. Now a fully owned subsidiary of Travelport. Currently resides in Broomfield, CO. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented by: Lisa Larson, Agency Account ManagerRoxanna Stillwell, Travel Agency Associate
THOR, Inc.
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Who is the Nordic God of Thunder and Lightening?
THOR
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THOR was born in 1977 in Boulder, CO
Currently resides in Broomfield, CO
Now a fully owned subsidiary of Travelport
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Where Does THOR Keep a Winter Home?Hint: In the US city with the most lightning strikes per capita.
Clearwater, Florida
THOR Travel Agency Benefits THOR Consortia Rates (THR rate code in GDS)
• THR rates are the least restrictive rates• Provide last room availability (LRA)• Guaranteed commission up to 30% • Changeable• Refundable• No pre-payment • No minimum night requirements
THOR Travel Agency Benefits
• Value-added amenities (Complimentary breakfast, upgrade or WiFi)• Discounted rates up to 40% off of BAR• Travel agency help desk and account managers • Award-winning travel agent publications and resources
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What Does THOR Use to Travel?
Goat-driven chariot
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THOR Hotel Program Statistics
• Over 30,000 hotels worldwide • 16,515 hotels include breakfast in negotiated rate• 15,474 hotels include free WiFi• 1,235 hotels include free upgrades upon availability
Hotels in ProgramComplimentary Breakfast Free WIFI Upgrade on Availibility0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
THOR Hotel Program• Properties in 7,597 cities, covering 157 countries• Hotel partners include global chains and unique independents• Hotel partners range from economy to luxury tiers:
Economy20%
Midscale47%
Midscale w/F&B
10%
Upscale13%
Upper- Upscale
4%Luxury
5%
Hotel Tiers
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Sample of Hotel Partners
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Tools for Your BDM’s • Co-branded brochure to use prospecting new corporate clients.
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Complete hotel commission recovery and reconciliation service
Key Benefits• Most agencies increase their commission 40%• Lower administration costs• Faster payments• Better reporting• Consolidates all payments from hotels in one monthly payment
Costs • No membership fee • No software cost • No installation cost • No further investment in IT infrastructure
THOR Services Program
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Service Fee: • A fixed amount per confirmed commissionable room night • If they don’t collect you don’t pay
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What Day of the Week is Named After THOR?
Hint: Today
Questions?