TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Expedia Group & Qtech Software | April 28, 2022
Expedia Group and Qtech Software announced an expanded collaboration to deliver access to Expedia Group's travel supply to travel businesses globally through Qtech's flagship technology platform, OTRAMS GO.
Owing to this collaboration, travel firms of all sizes now have more access to premium hotel content and technology via the OTRAMS GO platform, enabling them to increase revenue, expand their businesses, and improve the travel ecosystem's efficiency.
For many travel firms, investing in technology that supports online booking experiences is also a problem. Qtech's OTRAMS GO addresses this issue by charging no upfront fees and a minimal per-transaction fee. With the addition of Expedia Group's enormous hotel inventory, Qtech's clients will be able to provide travelers with high-quality hotel materials at a fair price.
"OTRAMS GO revolutionized technology adoption for travel businesses by making it more affordable and accessible. Access to Expedia Group's hotel supply will help further improve the profitability and scalability of our customers. We are working towards helping the travel industry bounce back stronger. This is a major step towards the realization of that vision."
-Paresh Parihar, the CEO and managing director of Qtech Software
OTRAMS GO is a comprehensive travel Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that integrates trip booking systems, supplier interfaces, agent management, API redistribution, and dynamic packaging into a single, easy interface.
Head of Product Development for OTRAMS GO Jignesh Modi said, We are already operating with Expedia Group's Rapid 3 API, gaining access to the company's competitive accommodation rates and availability from a portfolio of more than 700,000 properties with 35 different property types in more than 25,000 destinations worldwide. This integration enables superfast search results and rich content that will enhance the overall booking experience as well.
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BUSINESS TRAVEL
Eola, Pentech Ventures | April 07, 2021
Eola, the operating system for experience providers, has raised $2.8 million in a fundraising round led by Pentech Ventures, with support from Techstars and other travel and technology business leaders.
Eola delivers cutting-edge operations technology to experience providers in the UK and around the world. Eola provides them with the tools they need to run their entire business, from hiking tours in Scotland to watersports centers in Cornwall to hot air ballooning in New Zealand. The Eola system saves companies time and money by automating booking and payment procedures, making scheduling and resource management simple, and offering features such as memberships and rentals.
During 2020, Eola's revenue increased five times when their client base tripled. During last year's changing conditions, the importance of automated processes, online accessibility, and real-time adaptability became much more evident. Using Eola's proprietary technology, their average partner more than doubled online bookings in 2020 over the previous year. Eola now anticipates much stronger success in 2021, as people are ready to get back outdoors. The new funding will be used to expand the company's technology, team, and commercial footprint.
Eola CEO Callum Hemsley: " We are pleased to have this group of investors on board for the next step of our expansion. The performance we've had so far is a testament to our team's and customers' tremendous tenacity and resilience. 2020 was a challenging year but seeing how everyone handled it was so inspirational. I'm grateful to be on this path with them all. Now, we're looking forward to assisting more established businesses in growing alongside us.
Sandy McKinnon, Pentech Ventures partner: " The Eola team has created a fantastic operating system for running experience-based businesses. It is impressive that a business will expand during a lockdown in this market, and it speaks to the value they deliver to their clients. We are excited to help them and assist them in expanding even more."
Eamonn Carey, Managing Director of Techstars London: "Building products that people want is the most successful way to build a scalable, category-defining business. That is just what Callum, Dan, and the rest of the Eola team have done. I'm consistently impressed by the reviews and referrals they get from their clients, as well as the positive effect Eola has on their businesses. I know it's happening, and I can't wait to see those clients, as well as millions of others, benefiting from Eola's operating system."
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TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Wyndham | May 24, 2022
Wyndham announced the launch of Road Trip Planner, the latest digital innovation to its award-winning mobile app. The interactive booking tool, a first-of-its-kind service from a major hospitality brand, streamlines the road trip discovery, planning, and booking process, allowing passengers to arrange their next vacation in minutes. It is The Most Convenient Way to Book & TravelSM.
"With Road Trip Planner, travelers enter a few details about the trip and instantly get an itinerary with all their hotel stops, bookable in one single transaction. It not only eases the stresses of travel planning but ensures the journey is as exciting as the destination."
-Jessica Davidson, senior vice president, digital, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
A Seamless Solution for Road Trippers
The latest addition to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' digital platform, Road Trip Planner, demonstrates the company's dedication to providing value to its property owners and visitors.
Road Trip Planner's key features:
Customer Itineraries
Recommended Routes
Details at Your Fingertips
Pay Your Way
Jessica Davidson further added, "Built upon the success and strong adoption of our mobile app, Road Trip Planner is the perfect complement to Lightning Book®, which is our Fastest Way to Book DirectSM and enables guests to reserve a hotel in just a few taps. Now, whatever your travel preferences—be it booking last minute or planning far ahead—Wyndham has you covered. Summer, here we come!"
Understanding the Road Tripper Mindset
Earlier this month, Wyndham partnered with Wakefield Research to commission its first-ever American Road Trip Index, which uncovered vital information concerning visitors' future road trips while tapping into pop-culture interests.
Wyndham's Road Trip Planner is now accessible as part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' award-winning mobile app. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Mobile check-in and checkout, innovative in-stay features, best-in-class design, personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification, and more are available through Wyndham's mobile app.
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