Travel Industry Partnerships
The right host agency should give you more than access to a booking system.
1000 Mile Travel Group connects independent travel advisors with travel suppliers, technology providers, industry organisations and specialist partners across Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.
These partnerships can provide access to travel content, negotiated rates, training, support, industry resources and client benefits.
Ready to transform your travel career
More of what you want, when and where you need it
Whether your business focuses on leisure, luxury, corporate, group or specialist travel, our partnerships are designed to give you access to the products, technology and support you need.
GDS and booking technology
Depending on your region and business requirements, technology options may include Sabre and other GDS and booking technology solutions.
Our technology offering varies by region and advisor requirements.
Online booking tools
Depending on your region and business model, available solutions can include:
- CTM Lightning
- Serko
- Concur
- 1000Access
These tools can provide access to flights, hotels, car rental, and other travel inventory, together with negotiated content and other supplier programs where applicable.
Content Partners
Our supplier and technology relationships provide access to travel content across a broad range of categories, including:
- Air
- Hotels
- Car hire
- Rail
- Cruises
- Tours
- Experiences
- Luxury travel
Content may include GDS, API and NDC content, negotiated rates, preferred programs and other supplier inventory, depending on your region, accreditation and business requirements.
Support Partners
Our support partnerships help provide independent travel advisors with access to travel booking support outside normal working hours.
This can provide additional assistance when clients experience travel disruptions, urgent booking requirements or other time-sensitive issues.
Virtuoso
1000 Mile Travel Group has Virtuoso membership across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Eligible independent advisors can access Virtuoso’s luxury travel network, including preferred suppliers, training, marketing resources, industry events and client benefits.
Virtuoso is particularly relevant for advisors specialising in luxury, experiential and high-end leisure travel.
CTM Hotel Program
The CTM Hotel Program provides access to negotiated hotel rates and value-added experiences, with content integrated into applicable online booking tools.
The current program provides access to more than 45,000 properties across more than 170 countries.
Third Place
Third Place is a marketplace for people to find and book inspiring hospitality spaces to work remotely, meet with clients, or catch up with colleagues.
Uplift
Uplift provides US-based leisure customers the option to secure a short-term loan to pay for their vacation or cruise in full at the time of booking, with a flexible and convenient monthly repayment solution.
Accreditations & Memberships
IATA accreditation
1000 Mile Travel is accredited by IATA, the International Air Transport Association and trade association of the world’s airlines. The IATA accreditation seal of approval is recognized worldwide and means that our customers can rest assured that we are certified to comply with IATA’s extensive accounting and financial reporting requirements. At 1000 Mile Travel Group, we work with IATA to give our clients peace of mind that their bookings and finances are in safe hands.
ASTA membership
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is the world’s leading association of travel professionals, and the global advocate for travel agencies, the travel industry and the traveling public. ASTA champions ethical and traveler-friendly practices and policies at every level of government and throughout the travel and hospitality industry. As an ASTA member, 1000 Mile Travel Group is bound by a shared code of ethics.
ATIA – ATAS accreditation
ATAS is the ATIA Travel Accreditation Scheme that sets the benchmark for quality in the Australian travel industry. The accreditation scheme was designed to promote and recognize consumer protection, quality assurance, and the highest standard of professionalism in travel management companies across Australia. To achieve ATAS accreditation, travel agencies must undergo audits of financial statements to guarantee proper financial management. They must also demonstrate that they have professional indemnity and public liability insurance to provide the utmost security to their customers.
CLIA membership
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, setting the benchmark for professionalism and expertise in cruise travel. Membership demonstrates our commitment to providing clients with expert advice, access to exclusive cruise programs, and the highest standards of service and safety. As CLIA members, our advisors gain ongoing training, industry insights, and resources to ensure exceptional cruise experiences for every traveller.
Learn how our partnerships can support your business
Our partnerships are designed to give independent travel advisors greater access to suppliers, technology, support, and industry resources, while allowing you to focus on your clients and growing your business.
What suppliers does 1000 Mile Travel Group work with?
1000MTG works with travel suppliers across air, hotels, car hire, rail, cruises, tours, experiences, and luxury travel. Supplier access and programs can vary by region, accreditation, and advisor business model.
Can I book any supplier I choose?
Advisors can work with suppliers relevant to their business, subject to supplier agreements, accreditation, booking requirements and regional availability.
Can I access Virtuoso through 1000MTG?
Eligible advisors can access Virtuoso through 1000MTG, subject to the relevant regional and advisor requirements. Virtuoso provides access to luxury travel suppliers, training, marketing resources, industry events and client benefits.
Can I access FAM trips and supplier events?
1000MTG provides advisors with opportunities to participate in FAM trips, supplier events, industry events, conferences, and other educational experiences.
Eligibility and availability can vary by supplier, region, advisor profile, and business requirements.
Advisors may also receive invitations directly from suppliers. Any direct supplier invitation should be considered in accordance with the relevant supplier and 1000MTG requirements.
What technology can I use to book travel?
Technology options vary by region and business model. Depending on your market and requirements, these may include GDS platforms, online booking tools and 1000Access.