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February 2009

In this issue...

OSSN Home

Destination: Latin America
by John Hawks

President's Message
by Gary Fee

Think You Don’t Need Travel Insurance?
by Bobbie Murphy

Italy & Croatia Cruise Fam
by Jeff Grieder
It’s a Great Buying Enviroment
by Ken Hall
Is Oxygen Included?
by Melisa Keiser
Business Coaching: Is it for U
by Cory Andrichuk
CheckaTrueCode.com
by Melody Fee
Managing your Travel Business
by John Hawks
Selling Travel 101
by John Hawks
OSSN Sets Sail with FAM Cruises

CHAPTER CHATS

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CheckATrueCode.com: OSSN's
Latest Benefit
by Melody Fee

When we launched the Travel Retailer Universal Enumeration (TRUE) system several years ago, we fought an uphill battle against forces within the travel industry that did not believe in agents controlling their own destinies and establishing their own booking ID system.

After a lot of hard work along the way, we've proven them wrong! TRUE is now the largest travel booking ID system in North America that's completely designed and managed by travel agents.

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Are you a Seller of Travel but do not have an Industry ID Booking Code? If so, Then the Outside Sales
Support Network has a solution for you!

HOW IT WORKS FOR TRAVEL AGENTS AND AGENCIES

TRUE's (Travel Retailer Universal Enumeration System) sole purpose is to assign sellers of travel with Numeric Codes that are recognized by the travel supplier community, including cruise lines, tour operators, hoteliers, GDS providers and car rental companies.

This globally recognized numeric code is issued and maintained by the TRUE Coding System and supported by all major trade associations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To Qualify for a TRUE ID number applicants must have the following criteria:

  • Maintain an active membership status in OSSN.
  • Provide documented proof of compliance with "Seller of Travel" laws if applicable.
  • Provide Proof of the establishment of a professional business checking account.
  • Provide Proof of local business licenses. 

The TRUE code is an alternative choice for many Cruise, Tour and non-air Sellers of Travel. The cost is $99. Your TRUE code is good for one (1) year from the date of application as opposed to having to re-new on the 1st of every year. Anniversary renewals are only $75. 

RECOGNIZED BY SUPPLIERS

The TRUE program is recognized by the majority of all major travel industry suppliers and has become a standard form of industry identification for the home based travel agency striving to achieve industry recognition as a commissionable entity. Once your application is received and accepted, TRUE will issue your agency numeric code within one week.

Click Here to register


OSSN Home  |  Destination: Latin America  |  President's Message
Think You Don’t Need Travel Insurance  |  Italy & Croatia Cruise Fam
It’s a Great Buying Enviroment  |  Is Oxygen Included  |  Business Coaching: Is it for U
CheckaTrueCode.com  |  Managing your Travel Business  |  Selling Travel 101
OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises  |  Chapter Chats