Presenters:
Steve Reynolds, Founder & CEO, TRIPBAM, Inc.
Panelists will include senior leadership from a hotelier, a consultant and a buyer
Hotel RFP season is the source of major frustration for travel managers and hoteliers alike. In light of this consternation, both sides are asking if the process is even worth it. With advances in available data and technology, taking steps to reduce or eliminate the RFP process is becoming more of a reality than ever before. Join the webinar as our expert panel discusses the following topics in an interactive session on hotel program optimization… and possible RFP elimination:
• Utilizing auto-renewable agreements with hotels, brands/chains
• Measuring hotels on two metrics - honoring LRA (Last Room Availability) and
Negotiated rate strength as LQR™ (Lowest Qualified Rate)
• Reducing rate loading or rate auditing costs through automation
• ROI definitions and common reducers