Introduction to OSSN
OSSN is the Premier International Travel Association for Independent Contractors,
Outside Sales Travel Agents, Home Based Travel Agencies and Host Agencies that
contract with Independent Contractors. OSSN was founded in 1990 by 28-year industry
veteran, Gary M. Fee, President of OSSN. Current membership is approximately 5800.
The majority of members are affiliated with CLIA or IATAN agencies and are focused
on promoting leisure destinations, with a major interest in promoting groups and
incentives. Additional information about OSSN can be found on page: www.ossn.com/concept.asp
A New System and a Changed Industry
Today many OSSN members now have their own TRUE ID code issued by IATA
(see page www.ossn.com/true_registration.asp).
TRUE (Travel Retailer Universal Enumeration) System's sole purpose is
to help provide sellers of travel with the assignment of travel industry
numeric codes that are recognized by the travel supplier community, including
cruise lines, tour operators, hoteliers, and car rental companies.
Suppliers can now validate the validity of any TRUE Code issued IATA
by visiting this IATA/IATAN Website: www.checkacode.com.
The recognition of this universal numeric code by travel suppliers will
allow the travel agent or agency the privilege of booking travel products
and services directly with thousands of travel industry suppliers. This
numeric identification code eliminates the need to establish multiple
pseudo ID numbers with individual suppliers and Global Distribution System
(GDS) providers.
Global Source Product Information
Global Source is a database of over 110,000 travel industry sales outlets
worldwide, all contained on a single CD-ROM with a fast and user-friendly
interface. It provides you with access to the information you need with
just the click of a button. With Global Source, you can sort and display
agency information using a variety of criteria, such as:
- Agency name and trading name
- IATA code number
- Location and mailing address
- Status of the agency
- Location type
- Language of business and more
Results can be viewed on screen, printed in a number of pre-formatted
report styles or exported to other applications.
Global Source can be used to verify IATA Code Numbers or create exports
of data to validate commission payouts. It is an indispensable tool for
creating target marketing lists and custom mailing labels. Whether you
are a hotel chain, tour operator, car rental company, airline, or other
travel industry supplier, Global Source is the ideal tool for you!
Suppliers not subscribing to IATAN's Global Source Database of Agency
Data can subscribe by visiting www.iatan.org.
This globally recognized TRUE numeric code is issued and maintained by
IATA (International Air Transport Association.) Through their cooperation
with the Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN) and the Association of Retail
Travel Agents (ARTA).
Through ongoing contact with OSSN membership, you can
increase product
awareness to this growing sales force in the travel industry.
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