Rezdy rolls out first channel manager focused on tours, activities
Global booking software company Rezdy has launched the first dedicated channel manager system for the tours and activities segment.
Rezdy’s CEO, Simon Lenoir describes it as a revolutionary solution for the market as enables a connection to any type of booking system through Rezdy’s Supplier API.
“Until now, tour and activity suppliers did not have a choice over which booking system they could use to gain access to a channel manager’s connected OTAs,” says Lenoir.
“Any booking software can plug into Rezdy’s Channel Manager and gain instant access to the biggest OTAs in the tours and activities space – whether it’s Rezdy’s Booking Software, another commercial booking software, or an in-house custom-built booking software.”
Now, large cruise and attraction operators can link their existing booking software to our channel manager. They gain access to our distribution network without sacrificing their current booking system.”
It says the traction gained by Rezdy’s Channel Manager, which has already gone live, shows tours and activities are following a similar path to that of the accommodation sector and finding favour with the travel agent community keen to increase sales.
Rezdy data shows agent bookings are rapidly increasing and at the end of last year accounted for 13% of all bookings made on the platform at the end of last year.
Rezdy processes about $45 million in bookings per quarter.
“Contrary to recent opinion that the tours & activities sector is not yet ready for open distribution, the technology is already here and our numbers tell a different story. While this is a modest share when compared to the accommodations sector, it is proof that tours and activities are headed in the right direction, with online travel agencies being a key driver of this shift,” Lenoir added.
The Rezdy platform works with all types of websites, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal, and is responsive, able to process bookings made from smartphones, tablets or desktop computers.
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