Welcome to Hickory Travel Systems.
Founded in 1976, is an international consortium of more than 350 partners,
and part of a global network representing over $17 billion in volume. But from our beginnings as a
traditional travel agency consortium, offering a way to pool buying power and provide basic support services,
we have grown exponentially and in response to the needs of our members we have developed a comprehensive suite
of industry leading services and technology to protect our businesses and ensure profitability in these
ever-changing times.
Agency owners join Hickory to take advantage of our 24/7 reservation services, international sourcing
opportunities, International Rate Service, preferred rate hotel program, revenue enhancement programs, professional
services, travel technology, automation, and networking opportunities. This gives agency partners the economies
of scale required to remain economically viable in today's multifaceted Travel Management arena. Hickory provides
a value proposition unmatched in the industry.
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Equiped with all major GDS and state-of-art facilities, as well as seasoned professional travel counselors,
we offer a full suite of services.
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Developed exclusively for our valued customers, the Hickory Travel Systems Worldwide Preferred Rate Hotel Program
offers quantity, quality and value. Hotels are selected with those criteria in mind.
The HTS Worldwide Preferred Rate Hotel Program offers the widest selection of hotels in every price category, complimentary value-added services, locations, facilities and savings below corporate rates. Over 16,000 properties are listed on our password protected site.
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HTS has developed its Global Sourcing Division in both a traditional and a nontraditional manner.
Partner agencies and partner suppliers each play key roles in the distribution of preferred products
and services.
HTS has relationships with major and minor airlines. Commission enhancement, net fares, and upgrade programs
are only a few of the many possibilities currently offered.
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September 2009
Hickory Travel Systems and TravelClick Announce Marketing Partnership
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August 2009
Hickory Travel and eTravCo
Hickory Travel Systems and eTravCO
announce the formation of a worldwide travel agent network.
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June 2008
LOGIX - Hickory's New Online Tool
Hickory Travel Systems (HTS) is pleased to announce our new online tool, LOGIX.
LOGIX was created to provide our partner agencies with access to their traveler transaction data and related reports.
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