Launch of hotel desk allows direct access to Global Distribution System.
SINGAPORE – Oakwood Worldwide recently launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry. The
introduction of a hotel desk enables Oakwood Worldwide to meet greater client demand for accommodations in smaller or remote cities, many of which have limited serviced accommodation options.
This expanded capability comes after Oakwood Worldwide recently acquired its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). With this accreditation, Oakwood Worldwide has partnered with Abacus Hotel and Abacus RoomDeal to access its GDS comprising a network of more than 100,000 hotel properties across more than 310 chains worldwide. This partnership enables the Oakwood Worldwide reservations team access to real-time room availability, room rates and instant booking confirmation.
“We continually evolve our business model and customize solutions to align with client needs,” said Craig Ryan, managing director for Oakwood Worldwide, Asia Pacific. “The introduction of a hotel desk specifically enables us to meet key changes in global mobility patterns, notably a sustained increase in short-term assignments and continued growth in emerging markets. Oakwood Worldwide can now partner with clients to provide them with both short- and long-term real-time accommodation options, in most cities worldwide, allowing them to take advantage of our full range of services.”
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