Meetings, events and hospitality technology provider Cvent and Choice Hotels International have announced the global rollout of Cvent Instant Book™ across Choice’s portfolio of franchised hotels. The new direct booking integration, available later in Q3, offers a simplified booking experience for meeting planners to find and book guest room blocks online at Choice Hotels properties. The new tool will be embedded into Choice Hotels booking platform.
Hotels joining the Choice distribution engine after the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas are promised access to Cvent Instant Book soon.
The partners say planners will be able to search, compare real-time rates and availability, and book rooms at Choice Hotels’ properties with just a few clicks, bypassing the request for proposal (RFP) process that is typically required for larger, more complex events. Embedding the technology into Choice Hotels booking platform also enables hoteliers to increase their visibility and attract more group business by showcasing their properties to Cvent’s global network of event planners.
“We’re proud to work with Choice Hotels International to further expand our Cvent Instant Book experience,” said Jim Abramson, Cvent vice-president of product management. “This new functionality reflects our shared vision of making booking and managing meetings and events easier – for both planners and hoteliers alike. By embracing innovative technology like Cvent Instant Book, Choice Hotels is prioritising the customer experience.”
“We are excited to work with Cvent to further bolster our simplified booking options for meeting planners around the world,” said Abhijit Patel, vice-president, global distribution and commercial strategy. “Our integration with Cvent highlights our commitment to providing our customers with the technology and functionalities they use most, and we will continue to expand our offerings to best showcase our hotels and attract group business to our properties.”
To see this new Choice Hotels Instant Book experience live, visit the Cvent Supplier Network and search Choice hotels around the world.
