Mumbai-based One Above is an all-inclusive global Destination Management Company (DMC) with a flair for handling MICE groups, corporate tours, FITs and events with ease, expertise, and efficiency. They recently launched their portal oa195.com, a seamless and easy booking platform that provides their B2B partners with a one-stop-shop for all of their destination requirements. TTJ interacts with B.A. Rahim, the Founder and Consultant, One Above, and Saroj Jena, SVP- Online Products and Distribution, One Above, to know more about the portal, its features, and recent developments at the fastest growing DMC in the country.
– Prashant Nayak
One Above has become a DMC of repute, and their portal oa195.com is an amalgamation of multiple destination booking platforms where One Above has a presence and works as a ground handling partner.
“The name says it’s all! oa195.com means (One Above 195 DMCs). Our company’s objective is to be the search engine for the tourism industry. We want to create 195 DMCs across the globe and offer services offline and online through oa195.com. The portal, apart from APIs integrated from various top hotel search engines, also has our own contracts incorporated for Maldives, Bali, and Greece. We will have Turkey, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Bahrain, and South Africa in the near future,” shares Saroj.
Reputation either makes or breaks a business, and at One Above, they are very particular about their service levels. They’ve found that having Relationship Managers on staff helps to put the finishing touches on numerous checkpoints, ensuring that consumers have the holiday of their dreams.
One Above’s ability to introduce new products, hotels, attractions, and experiences in every destination is its greatest USP. Rahim adds, “This year, we have introduced golf packages in the UK, Emily in Paris tours based on the famous Netflix series, and hidden gems of South Africa, which are some of the examples. Through instructional webinars, FAM trips, and events, One Above strives to consistently educate and empower the travel community. We also provide constant opportunities to our travel community to grow and grow along.”
With most of the destinations opening to travel and with open sky policies back, all DMCs of One Above across the globe are fully functional and have started receiving a great number of inquiries. Their destinations, such as South Africa, Mauritius, the UK, Malaysia, Dubai, and Bahrain, are gaining traction.
“We are strong players when it comes to FIT/MICE/Events and Weddings too. One Above has different departments for different verticals and thus we can easily manage all the travel requirements of our clients. In addition, One Above has launched two new departments: cruise and travel insurance. We are known for our Indian Ocean and South East Asia destinations, but we have also introduced Bahrain, Georgia, Greece, Turkey, and a few other destinations in Europe. We would definitely want the trade to connect with us for these destinations as well,” informs Rahim.
On the launch of their online portal, One Above issued loyalty cards, better known as Trust Cards, to their trade partners. Explaining more about the cards, Saroj shares, “These cards are the first of their kind in DMC and online business. White Trust, Blue Trust, and the Ultimate Black Trust card are the three cards we’ve introduced. More than loyalty, we call it Trust Cards, as clients need to feel secure and at the same time rewarded for doing business with us. These cards open up doors for One Above’s various tourism-related benefits and cashback rewards.”
Highlighting more about the benefits of the Trust Card, Rahim further adds, “Every booking with us will make the cardholder eligible for points which can be redeemed against the next booking with cash reduction. Members will also be eligible for FAM trips and special offers.”
One Above is on a mission to establish 195 DMCs in 195 countries, operating offline and online. Aligning with their motto, “YOUR TRUST IS OUR SUCCESS,” their vision is to create the best B2B space in India and the global arena. This vision also encompasses their staff members, with an intent to create the best working atmosphere in the industry.
