Agents Achieve Average of 12 Percent Increased Revenue
SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 31, 2007–Hotel UpSell, Sabre Travel Network’s merchandising tool that provides increased value for hotels, travel agents and travelers, nearly tripled the number of hotel properties in its network during the first five months of 2007, reaching the milestone of 5,000 hotel properties in May.
“On average, Sabre Connected travel agents who successfully use Hotel UpSell increase their commission revenue on those transactions by more than 12 percent,” said Stephen Fitzgerald, vice president of Hotel and Car Distribution, Sabre Travel Network. “Not only does upselling help agents earn incremental commission revenue, but also it increases the expertise of the agents by offering value-added services for their customers.”
Launched in February 2006, Hotel UpSell had 1,700 properties by the end of the year, and today, more than 22,000 Sabre agency locations have upsell capabilities for 5,000 properties. By the end of 2007, the number of hotel properties is expected to exceed 6,500.
Hotel chains currently using Hotel UpSell include Accor, Carlson, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Golden Tulip Hospitality, InterContinental Hotels Group, Leading Hotels of the World and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
“Hotel UpSell provides the InterContinental Hotel brands the opportunity to deliver improved value to the traveler and travel agent, and our properties are enjoying increased revenue and yields,” said Andrew Rubinacci, vice president, Distribution Marketing EMEA InterContinental Hotels Group.
Fitzgerald added, “it’s a real win, win, win for everybody – agencies, suppliers and consumers.”
As a leader in the travel industry, Sabre has the most extensive offerings in the hotel space compared to any travel-related company in the world. Hotel UpSell builds on this foundation of content by allowing both agencies and hoteliers increased revenue opportunities.
About Sabre Travel Network
Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides the most comprehensive end-to-end solutions for corporate and leisure travel. The Sabre GDS is the foundation for these solutions, providing a ready-built efficient marketplace that connects travel suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels, with more than 50,000 travel agency locations. Currently, Sabre collectively handles over 70 percent of the BTN 100 bookings.
Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, for corporate travel reservation technology; Jurni, a consortium of leisure travel agencies providing marketing and promotion services; Nexion, a host agency; SynXis, for hotel reservation management, distribution and technology services; and TRAMS, mid- and back-office solutions and marketing services for travel agencies. Sabre Travel Network also markets TripTailor, a travel wholesaler providing dynamic packaging for the travel agency marketplace.
Sabre Holdings connects people with the world’s greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com.
CONTACT: Sabre Travel Network/Sabre Airline Solutions
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