Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Description
Managing guaranteed availabilities, or allotments, has traditionally demanded significant manual effort, particularly for airlines and travel operators catering to groups of nine or more travelers. HitchHiker stands out as one of the select technology providers available, offering a robust solution for handling flight contingencies and group bookings. The HitchHiker Allotment Manager, for instance, allows users to automate routine tasks related to allotment and booking management, such as sending emails to airlines or automatically importing data from Amadeus Negospace. Additionally, its integration with the HitchHiker Flight API enables seamless combinations of flight contingencies with other travel services within your tour operator system. Furthermore, it allows for the direct online booking of allotments, making it convenient for both agents and end consumers alike. As a result, this innovative tool significantly streamlines the booking process and enhances overall efficiency in managing group travel.
Description
In the current landscape, hotels must engage in separate agreements with various booking channels to allocate rooms for reservations, which can lead to discrepancies such as a booking channel displaying as fully booked when, in reality, the hotel still has available inventory, resulting in lost revenue opportunities. Additionally, any promotions or changes in availability must be communicated individually to each channel, and if a hotel fails to inform them of fully booked dates or offline bookings, it risks the complications of double bookings. This is where our channel manager steps in, providing a solution that integrates all booking channels through a centralized Reservation System (CRS), allowing hotels a single point of access for managing their inventory. With this system, hotels can avoid issues of double bookings, maintain a clear view of their available inventory, and benefit from enhanced transparency regarding the performance of each channel, along with the ability to allocate packages and rooms specifically to different channels or Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). By implementing such a channel management solution, hoteliers can significantly improve their revenue potential while streamlining their operations. Ultimately, this not only enhances efficiency but also helps in maximizing the hotel's overall performance in an increasingly competitive market.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
HitchHiker
Founded
1992
Country
Germany
Website
www.hitchhiker.net
Vendor Details
Company Name
ETCBIZ INDIA
Country
India
Website
etchotelsoft.com
Product Features
Tour Operator
Accommodation Booking
No
Activities Booking
No
Central Reservation System
No
Coach Booking
No
Custom Packages
No
Customer Management
No
GDS / OTA Integration
Yes
Itinerary Creation
No
Multi-Day Tours
No
Payment Processing
No
Price / Margin Management
No
Promotions Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reservations Management
Yes
Vendor Management
No
Website Management
No
Product Features
Hospitality Property Management
Built-in Accounting
No
CRM
No
Catering
Yes
Employee Management
No
Extended Stay
Yes
Front Office Management
No
GDS / OTA Integration
No
Group Management
No
Guest Experience (GEM)
No
Housekeeping Management
No
Loyalty Program
No
Maintenance Management
Yes
Marketing Automation
Yes
Marketing Management
No
Multi-Property
Yes
Online Booking
Yes
Point of Sale (POS)
Yes
Reservations Management
No
Reviews Management
No
Single Property
No
Vacation Rental
No