This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Tami Horvath, Sales Consultant of ATAHOTELS. 

For more information go to http://www.ATAHOTELS.it

Who is ATAHOTELS? 
ATAHOTELS was founded in Italy in 1967. It is a dynamic private company that is constantly expanding and strengthening its properties. It has (22) four and five star properties located in the most beautiful locations throughout Italy. ATAHOTELS is anxious to get to know US travel agents and is now offering a 50% discount on rooms to agents visiting Italy. 

Agents receive a 50% discount when they stay at an ATAHOTEL?
Yes, ATA wants travel agents to become acquainted with their properties and invite you take advantage of this excellent discount. For more details and to make your booking visit http://www.atahotels.it/en/travel/travel.html

Does ATAHOTELS pay travel agents commission? 
-ATAHOTELS values our partnership with travel agents and is pleased to compensate you for booking our hotels. Our GDS code is AQ. 
-For bookings made via the GDS: 15% commission is paid upon actualization of the reservation, sent monthly via the GDS provider.
-For bookings made via our brand web site or call center: 10% commission is paid on the amount before tax. To obtain the amount due the agency is requested to issue a Commission Statement.

What is the STAY 4 PAY 3 package? 
ATAHOTELS created a package where agents can earn 15% when they book this special package through October 31 for stays until March 31. The guest pays for 3 nights and gets the 4th night free, plus a complimentary welcome meal. 
You can book this package through your GDS or via http://www.italystay4pay3.com. 

Does ATAHOTELS have a travel agent website? And are they conducting any kind of promotion for agents at this time?
Oh, yes they do! Check out the eat stay love promotion at their trade website located at http://www.ATAagents.com where agents can win a Grand Prize trip for 4 to Italy, including flights on Alitalia and your choice of any ATAHOTEL! Other prizes include (5) $100 gift cards for dinner and a ticket to the movie to be awarded on August 13th – the premier of eat pray love. 

Plus, copies of the eat pray love book will be awarded weekly to agents who play the game or register a booking! 

Thank you Tami for that great interview!