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Consortium (plural: consortia)

What does consortium mean in travel?

The definition

A membership network of travel agencies, such as Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network or Ensemble, that negotiates better commissions, client amenities and marketing support collectively.

What it really means

A buying club with nicer parties.

In the wild

“Which consortium are you with? It changes what I can get the client.”

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