ABC Global Services Acquires CCRA

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Offer Leading Hotel Programs and Unmatched Services to Travel Professionals and Hoteliers

 

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2020) – ABC Global Services is pleased to announce that it is acquiring the assets of CCRA (The Travel Commerce Network) in an integration of the two largest providers of hotel content and travel agency services. Combined, the two organizations will prove mutually beneficial to their Travel Management Company (TMC) and agency clients by providing an unparalleled level of travel and hospitality products and personalized service administered by the industry’s best account management team. They also will offer unmatched opportunities for their hotel partners to grow revenue across a broad range of travel segments.

 

“I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the entire CCRA team and welcome their clients and supplier partners into our joint family,” said Eric Altschul, CEO of ABC Global Services. “Together, we truly offer a value proposition that is second to none, enabling clients and suppliers to benefit from a single partner that can service all of their needs.”

 

Dic Marxen, president and CEO of CCRA, added, “Bringing together the largest corporate and leisure programs is an opportunity for our joint team to deliver ever-increasing value to our agency clients and hotel partners in an unprecedented way.”

 

Thanks to this meaningful and timely partnership, ABC and CCRA are now able to present hoteliers with one-stop shopping and the highest return on investment at a time when the hotel community needs it most. For 2021, ABC and CCRA will offer all existing and new hotel partners reduced participation fees, marketing inclusions, package discounts and increased distribution opportunities all designed to help the industry recover from the impact of COVID-19.

 

As TMC and agency business rebounds, ABC and CCRA are able to support these companies with a variety of services to help improve profitability, client satisfaction and savings, including:

 

• Premier Global Hotel Program: the largest and most diverse hotel content providing tens of thousands of discounts, amenities, hot deals and commission specials from over 50,000 hotels globally
• Air Program: the largest air program providing the most competitive discounts and commissions on more than 40 international airlines
• 24/7 After Hours Service: the premier provider of after-hours service for agencies and Corporate Travel Departments (CTDs)
• Global Supplier Network: international suppliers bringing amazing content, discounts and huge commissions to all agency distribution channels
• ezBookPro: online booking tool providing significantly discounted rates not available to the public
• HotelCONNEX: a division that enables TMCs to offer their clients competitive hotel consulting and sourcing services
• TRUE Code: accreditation and superior commission levels
• UpClose and PowerSolutions: conferences across North America that enable in-person connections between agents, hoteliers and other suppliers
• Event and Meeting Planning: premier provider of full-service meeting logistics, so TMC and agency partners can manage the travel while we manage everything else
• Account Management: the only provider with a dedicated account management team supporting clients in their delivery of savings and client services

 

 

About ABC Global Services:

 

Based in Boca Raton, FL, ABC Global Services is a leading supplier of services and technology for travel management companies, advisors and professionals. Founded in 1978, ABC now provides services for nearly 11,000 agency locations of all sizes, covering 76 countries around the world. Through decades of cultivating relationships with hotels and other industry suppliers, ABC offers an ever-growing roster of services. ABC also provides complete meeting and event services and hotel sourcing solutions through affiliates MeetingAdvice, Global Meetings & Incentives and hotelCONNEX. For more information, visitwww.ABCGlobalServices.com.

 

About CCRA:

 

Based in Ft. Worth, Texas, CCRA International, Inc. is a global hub for travel technology, marketing, accreditation and education. Founded in 1974, CCRA has connected travel professionals and suppliers with the products and services they need to drive revenue, relationships and brand recognition in the travel marketplace. From the TRUE accreditation and coding system to hotels, air, call center services, international suppliers and more, CCRA is truly where the travel industry connects. For more information, visit www.ccra.com.