Supplier News

FCm Travel Solutions Announces “TripIt for TMCs” Partnership

FCm Travel Solutions, one of the world's leading corporate travel and expense management consultancies, is partnering with TripIt® from Concur®, the world's highest-rated travel-organizing app, in roll-out of its new "TripIt for TMCs" program. This new program will allow for an enhanced integration of trip data between FCm and TripIt; making it easier for travelers using TripIt to contact FCm in the event of a trip disruption or issue.

Choosing your own room

At a recent press conference, Hotel Schani Wien and hetras, plus a number of selected project partners, presented a new hotel room-booking system to the world. As of now, Hotel Schani Wien guests have complete free reign and can select rooms by floor, the direction it faces and its view for themselves. This SMART solution is yet another trend-setting innovation that puts Hotel Schani Wien at the forefront of modern hotel design.

HotelAuthority.com - Were the Online Travel Agencies Framed?

For over ten years, OTA (online travel agency) giants such as Expedia, Priceline and Booking.com have been attacked by hotel franchise chains for being too expensive. A report filed today by hotelauthority.com asks if it is possible the OTAs have been framed. The report suggests that franchise chains such as Wyndham, Choice, Accor and IHG have used OTA costs to divert attention from franchise fees.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Launches New Touchpoints For Booking And Experiencing Meetings & Events

People looking to book groups, meetings and events at hotels will find new ways to make decision- making and booking easier than ever at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants starting today. A new suite of technology solutions and experiential delights aimed at taking some of the guess work out of finding the right environment and allowing customers to book any time of day or night – even on short notice – is the latest from the boutique innovator long known for its guest-centric philosophies that make travel, groups, meetings and events easier. With a new one-stop-shop online booking tool and a proprietary sales app, Kimpton is further defining its commitment to create truly unique and customized events for its guests. The new, user-friendly tools make the groups and meetings experience more seamless for guests from start to finish and allow them to enjoy a more visual experience in selecting a location. Offering on-demand booking meets the increasing desire for guests to be able to quickly book a meeting space, day or night.