What is a "conference system" in travel terms?

In travel terms, a "conference system" refers to the structure through which suppliers, such as hotels, airlines, or tour operators, manage and control the distribution of their products via travel agents. This system enables suppliers to set prices, availability, and conditions for travel agents, ensuring that they maintain a level of control over how their products are marketed and sold. By implementing such systems, suppliers can better manage inventory and ensure that their offers are presented in a way that aligns with their branding and sales strategies.

In the context of the other options, they represent different aspects of travel and event planning but do not accurately define "conference system." For instance, the concept of a collection of hotels in a specific region pertains more to a hotel consortium rather than the control dynamics that a conference system implies. Event organization strategies relate to planning and logistics for meetings and conferences but don’t address the supplier-agent relationship. Finally, large group transportation plans focus specifically on the movement of participants rather than on how products are marketed and distributed through agents.