Vayama

Vayama is an online travel agency that is known for its unique focus on discounted international air travel and its booking engine. Launched on June 6, 2007 and founded by travel experts Andre Hesselink, Wim Butte and William Niejadlik , Vayama is operated by Airtrade International Inc., based in Mountain View, California, and is a fully owned subsidiary of BCD Holdings N.V.. Vayama is a sister company of BCD Travel , the third largest corporate travel management company in the United States behind Carlson Wagonlit and American Express Travel.
Vayama offers deals on international air travel through its online booking engine that taps into inventory not available on other travel websites including regular published fares, its own negotiated fares, and consolidator inventory. Airfares are offered on 100-plus airlines flying between the USA and over 190 countries.
In addition to airfares, Vayama now offers more than 9,000 tours and activities worldwide through its partnership with Viator. Located on Vayama.com on the main menu under the "Travel Info" tab, customers can research and book everything from hot air balloon flights in Cairo, to cooking classes in Tuscany. 
Vayama offers a fully self sufficient website that includes the following features: 
1-Travel Alerts: Posted as soon as any world event may affect travel, including tips and instructions.
2-Online Change Requests: Request date or route changes and receive quotes online.
3-Flight Status: Review your travel details in real time.
4- Airline Reviews: Data on all airlines available on Vayama.
5-Country Etiquette: Full of handy travel tips.
6-Health and safety: From vaccines to revolutions.
7-I'm coming to visit: Online price alerts to visit your friends on Facebook.
Vayama has completed all the required certifications and holds all required licenses to operate as a travel agency in the state of California.
Vayama website is also available for Canada - www.vayama.ca, UK - www.Vayama.co.uk .
== Published Articles ==
* USA Today
* USA Today
* Frommers
== External links ==
* vayama website
* Airtrade International Inc. website
== See also ==
* BCD Travel
Category:Online travel agencies