Online travel booking software is software for extensive use in the travel industry and goes a long way in establishing the superiority of technology in the current scenario. The major software players in market go into the development of travel software and demand high prices for them. The end result is client friendly and is a workable solution for one and all. Hence the profiles are inductive and appealing both on the functionality as well as aesthetically.
Online booking system software calls for major upgrades in technical knowhow.
Different types of travel businesses use the right component of technology for specialization.
An OTA which stands for self service booking provider uses an online B2C portal and a travel agency booking engine. The travel agency booking engine has the following features-
1.The platform has an ability to search quickly the relevant content.
2.There is an ability to have offers and deals.
3.The CRM (Customer relations management) is robust.
4.BI (Business Intelligence) and Analytics is vigorously addressed.
5.Lead management and marketing features are versatile.
For a Tour Operator, we will need a builder package taking up a B2C Portal (Tour operator Booking Engine) or a B2B route.
1.A package builder goes for package categories, package duration and dates for blackouts.
2. The workflow is feedback as well as request based for customizing.
3.Discounts management, rates and offers are encountered.
4.The relationships between customers are robust.
5.Each and every enquiry counts, so track them.
6. Analytics and BI (Business Intelligence) are not heavy duty.
A DMC helps to distribute inventory across markets as well as to manage the operation to the final extent.
1.Here the distribution is global.
2.The currency and language barriers are not there.
3.All the precious information is captured.
4.The management and cancellation is versatile.
A Host Agency or Consortia has ecosystem of affiliates and agents in order to establish its own brand.
1.The supplier management capacity of each member agency is strong.
2.There has to be a quick on- boarding of member agency to host agency.
3.The reporting and MIS is regulated.
4.Member agencies grow.
5.Communication tools are in built.
A Niche travel agency is a special service provider for travel.
1.Special features like merchandise, travel products and themes are readily negotiated.
2.Unique experience of travel from booking to fulfillment.
3.Management tools and special tools are taken care of.
4.Promotions and offer pages are created.