Marriott
International announced the launch of Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, a
comprehensive online travel booking program designed as a direct channel for
small to medium-sized businesses to help ease the problems business travelers
often face.
According to a global survey commissioned by Marriott Bonvoy
among travelers at small to medium-sized businesses in the U.S., UK, Canada,
and Mexico and conducted by Wakefield Research, 75 percent of the 1,500 participants
reported frustrations with their travel-booking platforms and 56 percent
reported that they are difficult to use.
The newly launched Business Access by Marriott
Bonvoy combines an expanded booking experience with the benefits and
rewards available only through Marriott Bonvoy’s award-winning travel program
and portfolio of brands.
(Photo Credit: Marriott Bonvoy)
With this program, companies can book hotels in the Marriott
Bonvoy portfolio at a discounted rate, as well as flights, rail and rental
cars, with one easy-to-use tool. It also includes additional features that
satisfy business needs, such as access to live traveler data, real-time
reporting and expense management.
Drew Pinto, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and
Technology Officer, Marriott International said in a statement, “We recognize
the significant value small businesses provide to the hotel industry, which is
why we’re excited to combine the benefits of our award-winning travel program
with a comprehensive suite of tools in Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy."
Pinto added, “Whether small to medium-sized businesses are
looking for convenient online booking capabilities for their employees or
better expense management solutions, the all-in-one platform, merged with our
portfolio of hotel brands around the world, provides everything they need to
manage their business travel needs.”
Features of Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy include:
- Discounted Marriott Bonvoy Rates and Awards
- Elevated Shopping Experience
- Customizable Travel Policies
- Global Travel Policy Management and Reporting
- Traveler Health and Safety Monitoring
- Expense Management Solutions
- Access to Marriott Bonvoy Benefits
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