The procurement of hotel accommodation and meeting space is increasingly electronic-based.
However the biggest problem with booking accommodation and travel services over the internet is the loss of control. No Management Information means un-managed spend and a risk to compliance.
More and more companies see self booking tools (SBT’s) as the answer; streamlining processes, control purchasing behaviour and increasing compliance with policy.
However a lack of standardisation amongst the various products on the market and a perceived lack of flexibility in the functionality of many self booking tools is keeping overall adoption in the UK at around 50% (source: ITM).
The worst thing you can do is to choose an SBT product without involving your agent in the decision. There’s a lot to understand too.
• Can your SBT actually do what the manufacturer claims?
• How many of the SBT’s on the market do your preferred hotels subscribe to?
• Will your SBT really save you money once support costs are factored in?
• How can you achieve senior management buy-in?
Let Hotelworld provide you with the specialist knowledge you need. We have preferred SBT partners you can call on, or we can carry out a diagnostics check on your existing product.
Hotelworld’s online meetings product is Worldmeetings.com. Click on Events to find out more.
If you are thinking about an SBT, you need to make sure all the bases are covered. Hotelworld can help you implement an online booking solution without fuss – or tears.
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