Suitable for use as a reservation and marketing management platform, the web-based iHotelier reservation system drives incremental revenue by creating value-added packages, managing email communication with guests, and updating online distribution databases (ODDs). Connecting to ODDs through the systems central-reservation system enables iHotelier to update rates, inventory, and restrictions across global distribution systems (GDS) and GDS-powered portals.
Integrating email marking and database marketing tools, TravelClick’s iStay booking engine allows groups online access to their party’s information and rooming lists and captures email addresses for future marketing purposes.
Using add-ons including pre-scheduled services, room upgrading, and booking of amenities allows the system to drive incremental revenues. The system also provides internet marketing, global distribution systems (GDS) advertising, market intelligence, and travel-agent-commission processing.
Quick Specs
- Uses add-ons to push incremental revenues electronically before the guest arrives.
- Collects information for future marketing pushes.
Editor’s Take
The user-friendly booking engine allows for a customized experienced based on user preferences.
Merchandising add-ons and packages allow the property to capture incremental revenues.
iHotelier solutions are good but seems very expensive