Select Hotels & Resorts International, Asia Pacific’s collection of luxury properties, has appointed TravelCLICK to supply central reservations and Internet distribution solutions for Select Member properties throughout the…
Select Hotels & Resorts International, Asia Pacific’s collection of luxury properties, has appointed TravelCLICK to supply central reservations and Internet distribution solutions for Select Member properties throughout the group, from 24 November 2007. Select will use the iHotelier central reservations system (CRS) for website reservations and GDS connectivity.
Ralph Kelly, Managing Director of Select says, “The appointment of TravelCLICK is a critical decision at this time in the group’s development. It ensures that we will have the best available and best-supported system to satisfy our diverse range of needs covering GDS distribution, a booking engine for our guests with an instant confirmation facility on our Select website and essential support for our internal central reservation system with our emerging growth. Additionally, it can also be used as the booking engine on Select Members’ own websites so it ties everyone very neatly together.”
“As the marketer of successful properties throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia, Select Hotels & Resorts International understands how the success of independent properties is defined today by a savvy online Internet presence and driving more bookings direct through their website,” said Jan Tissera, President of TravelCLICK International. “Our robust and graphically compelling web booking engine will help each property build mindshare, create a competitive advantage and increase profits by increasing guest conversions and maximizing revenue per stay.”
Mr. Kelly continues, “We are also pleased by the additional unique opportunities provided for our Members with the TravelCLICK solution. Additional stay enhancement or add-ons can be easily combined with the room reservation, including airport transfers, accommodation upgrades, on-premise restaurant reservations, breakfast, or anything at all a property wishes to offer for sale prior to their guest’s arrival. Select Members can also manage their wholesale and corporate agreements within the system by providing specific inventory and rates to their various partners.”
“Overall, it is an opportunity to provide Select Members with the best possible distribution in support of our most extensive marketing effort to date. It gives us and our Members a significant edge over other groups and ensures we maximize our ‘look to book’ opportunities. I believe it is a complete system that leaves nothing to chance.”
