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  CONSORTIUM
 
A trade association formed by travel agencies, tour operators and hotels to increase the buying power of its collective members. These associations help an independent company compete with a major chain in areas such as override commissions and availability of discounts.
 
     
     
             
             
             
             
             
     
     
 
  TRAVEL TERMINOLOGY
 
 
  ALPHABETICAL WISE