We are excited to announce the Group RFP Bid & Response Tool, a new strategic feature available via the Ripe ITA Platform. This solution is perfectly suited to destinations eager for a simple, hands-off approach to supporting small and midsize groups.
Weddings, sports tournaments, and corporate retreats are all vital to a robust travel economy, but many destinations find they lack the resources to manage such groups efficiently.
The Group RFP & Bid Response Tool is available to assist. With this solution, travelers and/or group leaders in need of nine or more rooms submit their lodging requirements via a simple webform, initiating a process to receive competing quotes from hotels, negotiate rates, and finalize booking details.
This tool brings with it many benefits for all stakeholders:
Client Benefits
- A no-cost solution to provide group housing support
- An easy, hands-off solution to capture demand from a segment of tourism value that may have previously been unharvested
- Access to travel technology that combines proprietary AI/machine learning capabilities with a 24/7 customer service network
Traveler / Group Leader Benefits
- Fast and competitive quotes
- Live agent assigned to each group
- Compare and negotiate rates online
- Group members can choose to pay individually to avoid the burden of master bills
- A process that is free, fast, and easy
As architects of destination economies, this tool enhances the ability of DMOs to capture more economic value for their communities, with little to no additional work required.
Are you interested in learning how Ripe’s ITA Platform can help your destination better capture demand from all segments of travelers? Schedule a demo today.
