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AdventureLink has launched a new affiliate partner reservation system with technology assistance from XYKA. The system gives AdventureLink affiliates access to the entire inventory of adventure tours available in AdventureLink’s global distribution network and ability for affiliates to sell these tours from their own web site.
AdventureLink is the largest global distribution and reservation network for adventure travel. They offer 60,000+ trips from more than 1,800 tour operators worldwide. “We wanted to build a robust and an easy to use system for our affiliate partner community to help them offer the widest selection of trips to their customers through a user friendly interface”, commented Kelly Tompkins, Chairman and Founder, AdventureLink Inc.
The new system includes an easy affiliate registration and approval process, an affiliate dashboard where affiliates can choose from different site templates and products that they wish to sell, the ability for affiliates to look at past bookings and commissions, communicate with their customers and a user friendly interface for affiliate’s customers to find, compare and book trips online.
XYKA was selected by AdventureLink for building this system because of their considerable experience in building rich easy to use travel technology systems, domain expertise and great reviews from previous satisfied customers. “Initially I was hesitant to contract with an outsourcing firm, but after meeting with XYKA, we quickly realized that they had a core expertise in travel technology and the travel business that set them apart from other consulting firms. What we discovered after working with XYKA is that we had found a committed partner that has worked hand in hand with AdventureLink to make our business a success”, said Kelly.
“We have been extremely pleased with yet another successful customer implementation. AdventureLink was initially hesitant to outsource technology work because of a previous bad experience they had with a different travel technology vendor. After sampling our demonstrated commitment and expertise, AdventureLink has already engaged XYKA for other projects and enhancements to its affiliate booking engine, a testimony of the trust we have been able to win with the client”, said Rakesh Hegde, CEO of XYKA.
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
