2. Who is THOR?
THOR, Inc. is an international travel services company that provides sales,
marketing, preferred services and products to the world's leading travel
providers.
THOR services corporate, leisure, and independent travel agencies
worldwide with over 2800 members.
THOR is a well-established agency consortium in our 40th year of business.
Current supplier programs include:
Available through Agent Connection:
Future supplier growth to include:
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THOR Travel Agency Profile
THOR agency members are:
Small to mid-sized travel agencies
Large network consortia/cooperatives
Corporate travel departments
Specializing in unmanaged or lightly managed corporate travel (70%
corporate to 30% leisure)
Agency distribution is 71% US-based and 29% outside of the US
Agency membership has grown by 14%YOY through first quarter 2017
4. THOR Hotel Program
THOR’s Hotel Program provides discounted and commissionable rates and
value-added amenities at over 33.500 hotels worldwide
There are properties in 8258 cities, covering 152 countries
Discounted hotel rates up to 35% off BAR for THOR members
Block space at select locations for sold out dates
THR – Consortia Rate THX – Promotional Rate
Rate held to Parity Promotional Rate – in addition to the THR
consortia rate
Rates are Last Room Available and the
least restrictive
Flexible – rates can be changed, closed out
at anytime
Seasonal fixed rates, BAR or % off BAR Promotions such as packages, value-add
offers, upgrades or increased commissions
Guaranteed Commissionable - up to 20% Guaranteed Commissionable
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Sample of Hotel Partners
THOR hotel partners range from economy to luxury tiers including
global chains and unique independents.
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THOR Car Program
– Premium ground transportation
• 10% commission
• Book in preferred GDS
• Complimentary Script Set Up with Deem
• Chauffeured ground transportation
• 12% commission
• Dedicated toll free reservation line
7. THOR Services Program
THOR’s Services Program offers:
• Discounted rates
• Additional commission
• Travel agent rates
• Travel agent efficiencies
• Lower administrative costs
• Latest in technology
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THOR Travel Agent Resources
Award-Winning Agency-Focused Publications
THOR ADVANTAGE Newsletter
Monthly (Print & Email)
Destination/Theme-based editorial
Travel agent Q&A, GDS tips and more…
Awards:
HSMAI Adrian Award
Travel Weekly Magellan Award
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Award
BMA Gold Key Award
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Book Flights
Book all Major
Airlines and
more…….
Individually
Within a
Package
Includes a Hold
Option
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Book Hotels
Book THOR Hotels,
Tourico Holding,
GTA/Travel Bound and
more………
Individually
As Part of a
Package
Includes Search
Criteria Options
• Name
• Price
• Star Rating
• Search Radius
• Amenities
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Book Car, Activities, Cruises And more...
Book Car, Activities and Cruises individually or as part of package
Add new components to an existing reservation
Clients receive booking email confirmations
Build customer profiles that include loyalty numbers, track bookings
and more
Control management/agent roles with the booking engine
Run booking commission reports on agency or individual agent levels
And so much more………
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THOR Value Proposition
Discounted hotel rates for the travel agency's small to mid-sized
corporate clients
Access to a large portfolio of hotels internationally
THOR Consortia Rates (THR rate code) that provide last room
availability (LRA) and guaranteed commissionable
THOR Promotional Rates (THX rate code)
Value-added amenities
Available in all GDS options
Non-hotel supplier partnerships that offer discounts and/or overrides
Commission Specials
Discounted supplier rates
Cost structure - Free for corporate travel departments