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IHG One Rewards Benefits Now Available at Participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced its latest benefit for IHG One Rewards members – just in time to book your clients’ next dreamy vacation. IHG One Rewards members can now earn points and enjoy on-property perks when staying at participating Iberostar Beachfront...

Save 12% at Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Berlin – Super Central with a Park Across the Street
At the pulse of the city - and yet nestled amidst nature: Victor's Residenz-Hotel Berlin offers the perfect mix for adventure junkies, relaxation seekers and business guests. Located directly opposite the lovely communal Volkspark Friedrichshain, the hotel is an ideal...

Bienvenue to the Most Beautiful Park Around – Save 10% When You Book the ABC Rate Code
This is the place for endless enjoyment with Franco-German charm: the exclusive border location of symbolic importance, the grand hotel ambience, unique for the region, and the French brasserie cuisine make Victor's Residenz-Hotel Saarbrücken a very special place for...

Stay More, Save More – Receive 15% Off a 2-Night Stay or 30% Off 3-Nights or More
San Francisco is a city birthed by dreamers, strivers, writers, musicians, and ambitious people who have made this place their home. Steeped in that heritage, the Beacon Grand invites you to connect with the past, dream the future, and claim this city as your own....

Enjoy 25% Off Laundry Services at The Ville Resort-Casino When You Book the Rate Code ABC.
Rising from the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, tropical North Queensland combines casual sophistication with the vibrant, playful spirit of modern Australia. You’ll discover hotel resort accommodation with 194 hotel rooms...

Dubai is the place to be in 2023
Beautiful beaches, record-breaking attractions, and experiences like no other – Dubai is the place to be in 2023. No wonder it’s been named Tripadvisor's #1 Most Popular Destination in the World for the second year running. Every visit to Dubai promises something new;...

Lifestyle meets Savoir-Vivre
Sizzling American-style barbecue specialties, glamorous themed suites and entertaining culinary events: Victor's Residenz-Hotel Saarlouis brings a big city vibe to the secret capital of Saarland. And thanks to its proximity to the central train station, our unique...

XL beds for catching XL sleeps at citizenM Glasgow hotel
Glasgow isn’t just the home of haggis; it’s a bustling metropolis with a sparkle in its eye. The world’s friendliest city (it’s a fact!) opens its arms to business travellers with big ideas, high energy and a love of a wee dram. And so does citizenM. At citizenM...

Everyone sleeps first-class at citizenM Amstel Amsterdam hotel
Amsterdam – where the trade deals and the windmills fly high. And how can work trippers in Dam keep business soaring? citizenM Amstel Amsterdam hotel says ‘yes’ to high-vibe meetings, all-out celebrations and restful sleep. What better place for resetting and...

Feel Right at Home in Missoula with My Place Hotels
Let us make you feel right at home in Missoula with a comfortable stay at My Place Hotel-Missoula, MT. The second largest city in Montana is a rare combination of urban and outdoor, cultured and down-home, cowboy and hippie. Our hotel is located right off of I-90,...
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The TRUE Code Explained
The TRUE Code is a unique travel accreditation number issued by CCRA to identify independent travel advisors and agencies who operate outside of the traditional host agency model. It allows travel professionals to book directly with suppliers and receive commission payments without middlemen.
Why the TRUE Code Matters
As the travel industry evolves, more advisors are choosing independence. But working without a host agency doesn’t mean working without credibility or support. The TRUE Code provides:
- Direct supplier access
- Commission payments made directly to your agency
- Industry recognition and legitimacy
- A unique accreditation number you own
Whether you’re starting your own travel business or breaking away from a host agency, the TRUE Code is your key to unlocking a fully independent business.
How the TRUE Code Works
Once approved, your agency receives a unique TRUE number that suppliers around the world recognize. You can book travel, manage reservations, and earn commissions—all under your own brand.
TRUE is accepted by hundreds of global travel suppliers, including tour operators, cruise lines, hotels, consolidators, and more. These suppliers verify your credentials using the TRUE database and remit payments directly to your business.
Who Should Apply for a
TRUE Code?
- Independent travel advisors ready to work solo
- Travel agency startups seeking industry legitimacy
- Advisors leaving a host agency for more freedom
- Professionals looking to build a brand they fully own
How to Get Started
Applying for TRUE accreditation is simple:
- Set up your business entity (LLC or sole proprietorship)
- Submit an application with basic business info
- Pay a low annual fee
Once approved, you’ll get your TRUE number and be listed in the supplier database.