HRS, which has integrated its hotel content into the GDSs since 2013, offers TMCs multiple avenues to access HRS properties. Beyond simple GDS connectivity, TMCs also have the option of setting up a direct-connect link to HRS.
HRS, a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for corporate hotel programs, announced that its 2016 hotel booking volume via travel management companies (TMCs) more than tripled from the prior year. Even during a year that saw pockets of soft corporate lodging demand in select cities, HRS bookings through the world’s GDSs increased 34 percent.
This result underscores the solid sales performance of HRS-affiliated hotels booked via the TMC channel used by many corporations. HRS’ GDS-originating bookings grew by double digits in multiple countries last year, including:
- China
- France
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Poland
- Spain
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States
HRS, which has integrated its hotel content into the GDSs since 2013, offers TMCs multiple avenues to access HRS properties. Beyond simple GDS connectivity, TMCs also have the option of setting up a direct-connect link to HRS. Either option enables access to HRS’ 350,000 hotels and competitive corporate rates.
In 2016, HRS optimised its hotel content in Travelport’s travel commerce platform, adding more than 50,000 non-chain properties to the booking system and further building on Travelport’s GDS leadership in hotel distribution to travel agents and TMCs around the world. In China, HRS enhanced its distribution agreement with TravelSky, the country’s leading GDS, which brought wide access to more than 60,000 unique business-grade hotels. HRS continues to add hotels globally, and to work closely with new properties to secure lower corporate rates.
“The TMC channel, particularly in the mid-market, has an acute need for an end-to-end hotel solutions provider that seamlessly serves smaller companies beyond their border,” said Roelant Horree, Director Global Partnerships APAC. “As 2017 gets underway, we’re speaking with both travel buyers and TMCs about our unique approach to serving corporate clients. Working in concert with their TMC, HRS will engage with a travel manager on any element of their program, leveraging our array of tools and services to deliver hotel savings and superior everyday program performance.”
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He currently studies Communication, Media & Culture in Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens.
