Unmatched Choice, Faster Booking, and Simplified Process
Accor, a hospitality giant, has launched a new online platform called Travel Pros specifically designed to streamline the booking process for travel professionals dealing with group reservations.
Extensive Hotel Options and Streamlined Booking
Travel Pros offers unparalleled access to over 2,000 Accor hotels across 75 countries, encompassing all their brands and categories. This extensive selection ensures that travel agents can find the perfect hotel to suit their group’s needs, with a wide variety of room types available.
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The platform provides two booking options: instant booking for over 1,300 hotels and tenders for over 700 hotels with confirmation within 24 hours. For instant bookings, Travel Pros utilizes cutting-edge API technology that offers real-time availability of various room types at each hotel.
Focus on Group Travel and Continued Growth
“Group travel remains a key market for Accor in 2025, especially in Europe, the US, and the booming Asia-Pacific region,” said Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor. “By leveraging new technologies to enhance the booking experience, we aim to empower travel professionals and facilitate group travel.
The relaunch of our online group booking platform strengthens our commitment to global travel leadership and collaboration with tour operators to maintain strong momentum in the tourism sector.”
Diverse Hotel Portfolio on a User-Friendly Platform
Travel Pros incorporates more than 30 Accor brands, catering to all travel styles, from luxury to budget-friendly options. Here’s a glimpse of the featured brands:
- Luxury: Sofitel Legend, Fairmont, Sofitel, MGallery
- Premium: Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, The Sebel
- Mid-range: Novotel, Mercure, TRIBE, Adagio
- Economical: ibis, ibis Styles, Adagio Access, greet, ibis budget
- Lifestyle: 25hours, Mama Shelter (by Ennismore)
Enhanced Features for Simplified Bookings
Travel Pros introduces several new features to simplify the booking process and cater to the specific needs of travel agents:
- Faster Booking: Platform optimizations ensure a smooth and efficient booking experience with significantly reduced wait times.
- Triple Room Availability: Improved room options include rates displayed for single, double, twin, and now triple rooms, allowing for flexible accommodation for various group sizes.
- Transparent Pricing: Rates are clearly displayed throughout the booking process, empowering tour operators to make informed decisions based on budget and requirements.
- TripAdvisor Reviews Integration: Integrated TripAdvisor reviews provide valuable insights into guest experiences and hotel offerings.
- Interactive Map: A user-friendly interface allows for easy hotel location searches and exploration of nearby amenities.
Meeting Diverse Booking Needs
The Travel Pros platform caters to various booking needs across different segments:
- Travel Professionals:
- Group Reservations (8+ rooms): Designed for large groups, this option offers a personalized booking experience tailored to specific needs.
- Individual Stays (up to 7 rooms): Ideal for smaller groups or individual bookings.
- Personal Stays (up to 2 rooms): Special STAR preferential rates for travel agents.
- Business Travelers: Accor Business Travel offers dedicated services for business trips and companies, including group packages for professionals.
- Meeting and Event Planners: Accor Meetings & Events provides a portal specifically designed for organizing meetings and other professional events, allowing for booking rooms (minimum 8 rooms).
Learn More
For more information, visit the Travel Pros website: https://travelpros.accor.com/
Source: Accor Launches New Group Booking Platform for Travel Professionals
