Travel agents challenge 'zero commission' move - UAE

DUBAI — More than 180 travel and tour agents in the UAE, in a rare show of unity and resistance, voted to challenge the "zero per cent commission" move initiated by some airlines and declared that they are determined to maintain their present levels of remuneration.

The 'zero commission' policy, to be implemented from January 2006 by some foreign airlines, will effectively deprive travel and tour agents of their traditional income, the travel agents claim. The decision to resist the move was taken by the travel and tour agents at a general assembly meeting held in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Source / Original article: Khaleej Times - 18/12/2005

Posted 12/22/05 by hotelguru | Filed under: Revenue Management & Performance