Trip Affiliates Network has announced the launch of Hotel Switch, an advanced connectivity tool designed to provide seamless access to a broad network of hotel affiliates. Hotel Switch significantly enhances travel agents' ability to offer a wide range of accommodation, manage bookings efficiently & improve overall customer satisfaction. Hotel Switch integrates multiple features including access to static & dynamic room rates, instant booking & confirmation, and complimentary VCC payment support
Seamless Connectivity & Broad Network Access
Hotel switch maps to over two hundred thousand hotels linked to the Trip Affiliates Network, offering travel operators access to diverse regional & global hotel inventories through TA Network’s booking solutions. This instant connectivity allows agents to provide clients with a wide range of accommodation options, catering to different preferences & budgets
Static & Dynamic Contracts
Real-time updates on allotments &/or blackouts are automated, ensuring that agents have access to the best available rates 24/7
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Efficient Management of Room Allotments: Automates updates to prevent overbooking or blackout issues
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Real-Time Rate Access: Provides flexibility to access the best static & dynamic rates anytime
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Maximized Profitability & Customer Satisfaction: Ensures competitive pricing & availability, enhancing customer satisfaction & boosting agent commissions
Tactical Hotel/Package Promotions
Enables agents to earn higher commissions like OTAs & offer competitive deals & promotions
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Increased Sales: Attracts more customers through appealing promotions
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Higher Commissions: Like those earned by OTAs, enhancing agent profitability
Instant Booking & Confirmation
This automated 24/7 feature streamlines the booking process
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Immediate Confirmations: Ensures clients receive instant booking confirmations, reducing wait times & enhancing customer experience
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Reduced Workload: Automates the booking process, allowing agents to focus on other tasks & improve productivity
Direct Hotel Bookings
Book directly with hotels instead of using third-party online hotel suppliers
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Elimination of Check-In Issues: Avoids common problems associated with third-party bookings, such as check-in discrepancies
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Enhanced Customer Experience: Provides a smoother, more reliable booking experience for clients
Comprehensive Suite of Benefits
The Hotel Switch tool is designed to significantly enhance the efficiency & effectiveness of travel agents. By leveraging these solutions, agents can:
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Increase Inventory: Access a broad network of hotel affiliates, offering more options to clients
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Boost Sales & Commissions: Utilize tactical promotions & direct bookings to enhance profitability
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Improve Productivity: Automate booking processes & manage room allotments efficiently
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Reduce Errors: Minimize overbooking & blackout issues through automated updates
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Deliver Superior Customer Service: Ensure instant booking confirmations & avoid third-party booking pitfalls, leading to higher customer satisfaction
Josef Foo, Managing Partner of TA Network said: “Hotel Switch has been created by our technical team and we are thrilled with this new service. Hotel Switch is a vital tool for travel agents aiming to stay competitive and meet the evolving demands of their clients. By providing seamless connectivity, real-time rate access, and automated booking features, this tool enhances agents' ability to manage their operations efficiently and deliver exceptional customer service. With the comprehensive suite of benefits offered by Hotel Switch, travel agents can significantly improve their productivity and profitability.”
About Trip Affiliates Network
Headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, Trip Affiliates Network provides FIT/group inbound and outbound turnkey solutions and add-on direct supplier connectivity services for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels. High-end platforms include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities and transfers plus dynamic packages and digital payment solutions