Why corporates always wish for mobile booking system?

Internet and Smartphones are two of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. There is almost nothing in the world that can’t be accomplished with the help of a smartphone. Holding a smartphone is just like holding an entire world in your hands. Multiple applications and connectivity features in the smartphone give you the power to access any information and execute tasks within minimal time. The travel industry is also reaping the benefit of the technology present in the smartphone to improve a user’s travel experience. Many mobile applications now offer travel bookings, real-time transport tracking, cab or hotel bookings etc. Since almost everyone uses a smartphone, these travel applications are making it easy for passengers to plan their travel and thereby the travel industry is growing exponentially. The innovations in mobile travel technology have significantly enhanced the travel experience in the current world.

Based on statistics there is about 1700% increase in mobile bookings in the tourism industry between 2011 and 2015. Since more and more people are using mobile travel applications it is but natural that corporates are also enjoying the benefits of the mobile booking engines. Few features that are beneficial are:

1.       Ease of usage: The mobile booking apps are installed on the smart devices and hence can be accessed at any point in time. You can use the app multiple times for tracking the bookings or adding or removing services from your itinerary. You also won’t have to login multiple times while opening the app.

2.       Notification: The notification feature of mobile booking apps is very useful. This keeps you updated on the status of the booking while you are traveling. The changes in the bookings like flight schedule updates, etc. are notified easily to the end user. This helps the user to make the necessary changes without wasting any time.

3.       Ease of communication: Your Company can also reach out to you with the help of this app at any point in time. It can be for any assistance that you might need for yourself. Moreover, you can also interact with service providers like hotel, cab drivers etc. to intimate them about any delays in your plan.

4.       Travel management: These mobile booking engines can be integrated with any payment gateway for transactions. The receipts and tickets are also instantly generated and can be directly saved in your smart device for further usage. Moreover, uploading a receipt of any travel expense which is done out of pocket is as simple as clicking its picture through the travel app.

Corporate booking tools have changed significantly over a period of time. The innovations in the IT industry have revolutionized the way the users are managing their travel plans. Mobile booking system is currently being looked for in the travel industry as it is user-friendly, secure, fast, and accessible on the go. QuadLabs has created mobile booking system for corporates to manage their travel and travel expense effectively and efficiently. Do reach out to the team at QuadLabs for a demo.

How important it is to have Expense management along with travel management for corporates?

Cost is becoming a very important area of concern for various companies. With so much fierce competition in the market, the price of their product defines the revenue and profit margins. Higher the company expenses lower the profit margin gets. Since travel budget is the first impacted during cost cuts, having an expense management system integrated with travel portal is a must for corporates. This not only helps in streamlining the travel budget but also helps in cutting down unwanted expenses during corporate travel. Having a customized travel management system helps a lot in maintaining an efficient travel budget for the company.

Since business travel has become a part and parcel of the current corporate world, a dedicated travel management system is necessary to support the travel plans. QuadLabs which is a corporate solution provider company has such travel portals that are highly efficient in handline expense management. If your team works on a tight budget, then the below benefits of this travel management system will help you in running lean.

1  .    These tools are integrated with end-to-end automation technology and are self-sufficient in booking travel itineraries as they connect directly to the airline base through NDC.

2  .       All the policies and approval workflows can be easily integrated into these tools and customization is simple. This prevents any unwanted travel bookings that defy any company policy either compliance or integrity.

3  .  All the travel transactions can be tracked and usHow important it is to have Expense management along with travel management for corporates?

Cost is becoming a very important area of concern for various companies. With so much fierce competition in the market, the price of their product defines the revenue and profit margins. Higher the company expenses lower the profit margin gets. Since travel budget is the first impacted during cost cuts, having an expense management system integrated with travel portal is a must for corporates. This not only helps in streamlining the travel budget but also helps in cutting down unwanted expenses during corporate travel. Having a customized travel management system helps a lot in maintaining an efficient travel budget for the company.

Since business travel has become a part and parcel of the current corporate world, a dedicated travel management system is necessary to support the travel plans. QuadLabs which is a corporate solution provider company has such travel portals that are highly efficient in handline expense management. If your team works on a tight budget, then the below benefits of this travel management system will help you in running lean.

1  .       These tools are integrated with end-to-end automation technology and are self-sufficient in booking travel itineraries as they connect directly to the airline base through NDC.

2  .       All the policies and approval workflows can be easily integrated into these tools and customization is simple. This prevents any unwanted travel bookings that defy any company policy either compliance or integrity.

3  .       All the travel transactions can be tracked and used for analysis. Based on the insights generated the business make updates or change their travel policy to suit the business needs. This helps the company to track the travel budget as well.

4  .       The booking reports are generated by the tool itself and stored securely. They can be easily accessed from the portal. This helps the employee in managing his or her expenses during the trip and avoid unwanted costs. Moreover, submitting these reports is straightforward and can be done directly from the tool.

5  .       Since the bookings are in a centralized system, the company authorities can track the location of an employee in case of an emergency and help them as and when needed. This keeps employees safe and secure in this fickle world.

6  .       This tool has a smartphone application available for both android and ios operating systems, hence accessibility during travel time is not an issue with this tool.  

      These are just a few benefits that a company gets when they opt for a customized travel management system. With so much focus on cost and lean working, this expense management system not only helps in optimizing travel costs but also prevents policy violations that may cause huge fine to a company. Time is money and this tool just does that by streamlining the corporate booking process. These centralized, automated, and secure expense management systems are the right choice for the business in the current scenario to save cost and time. Hence, wait no more and get in touch with QuadLabs and get a customized version of the travel management system that suits your requirement.ed for analysis. Based on the insights generated the business make updates or change their travel policy to suit the business needs. This helps the company to track the travel budget as well.

4  .       The booking reports are generated by the tool itself and stored securely. They can be easily accessed from the portal. This helps the employee in managing his or her expenses during the trip and avoid unwanted costs. Moreover, submitting these reports is straightforward and can be done directly from the tool.

5  .       Since the bookings are in a centralized system, the company authorities can track the location of an employee in case of an emergency and help them as and when needed. This keeps employees safe and secure in this fickle world.

6  .       This tool has a smartphone application available for both android and ios operating systems, hence accessibility during travel time is not an issue with this tool.

These are just a few benefits that a company gets when they opt for a customized travel management system. With so much focus on cost and lean working, this expense management system not only helps in optimizing travel costs but also prevents policy violations that may cause huge fine to a company. Time is money and this tool just does that by streamlining the corporate booking process. These centralized, automated, and secure expense management systems are the right choice for the business in the current scenario to save cost and time. Hence, wait no more and get in touch with QuadLabs and get a customized version of the travel management system that suits your requirement.

QuadLabs is NDC Level 3 Certified

QuadLabs is a premier technology solution provider with a focus on delivering world-class technology products to the travel industry and is headquartered in India with sales offices in Brazil and UAE. We specialize in intelligent solutions which have a high degree of adaptability to distinct business processes within the travel domain. Our product is a proven platform with several deployments across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia, Africa and Latin America and is highly adapted by each market.

QuadLabs is certified NDC developer and is now IATA NDC level 3 certified. NDC is a standard prescribed by IATA for the airlines to provide direct connects to the travel agents and technology companies around the world. These standards enhances the capability of communications between airlines and travel agents by providing full and rich airline content as well as providing transparent shopping experience. Travel agents can access ancillary content along with last available seat with all possible fare types.

We have enabled NDC content in a hybrid structure so that it is emerged with all other suppliers’ content and display together on all sales channel in a generic form. Through NDC, companies in Corporate travel can access air ancillaries and rich content like Wi-Fi, baggage, meal and seat selection during and after the booking process. It serve as cost advantage with greater transparency through direct communication between travel agents and airlines on every booking. It will help travelers to access all the products provided by airline at the time of booking. NDC Hybrid content engine empowers TMCs and corporates to procure comprehensive fare from airline direct connect through GDSs, LCCs and aggregators in the same search.

Which mobile platforms are used by top internet booking engine companies in travel domain?

Mobile platforms are the ongoing trend in travel technology as all the top online booking engine is using mobile applications in order to attract customers towards their business by giving them the utmost convenience for booking travel products. There are several mobile operating platforms such as Android, iOS, etc., which help the travel domain to keep in touch with potential customers all the time. The fact that a mobile application can spend a greater time with the user than a website has diverted travel companies concentration to mobile platforms. QuadLabs is a dedicated travel technology company that helps travel agencies in building the most appropriate online booking engine application for the different mobile distribution platform.

Benefits of providing travel booking engine through mobile platforms

1.      Provide travel products based on the user’s preference: With travel mobile application, travel agencies can target potential customers by providing them with customized content according to the needs and preference of the customers.

2.      Offer real time features: Travelers can easily find out their geographical location that would allow them to get better recommendations for travel products such as flights, hotels and nearby sightseeing points. The company will be able to provide them real time availability of rooms and flights to enhance their travelling experience.

3.      Send notification easily: With mobile phones, sending and receiving notification have become quite easier, which was earlier limited to emails, banners, etc. Companies can send notifications regarding their latest travel products, offers, discounts and news through notification. This is an effective way to engage with the customer and enhance sales. Push notifications can be sent to the user occasionally and let them aware of the current offers.

4.      Increase customer engagement: It is reported that a customer spend as much as 86% on mobile application as compared to websites. When it comes to travel and tourism, mobile application platforms can help in maintaining a strong relationship with the customer by keeping in touch with them on a regular basis.

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5.      Easy user interface: With a small screen to search and book their travel products, mobile applications gives the user simplified version of a website where they can easily search for their preferred travel products and easily check out towards payment with all the offers automatically assigned. The user can also select his/her preferred language which increases the satisfactory rate.

      Being one of the most respected and award winning travel technology provider in the world, QuadLabs helps travel agencies in developing the most appropriate and sales oriented travel mobile application in various mobile platforms, so that they can target more and more people and increase their sales and productivity by a great margin. Get your travel business mobile app developed quickly and at a very reasonable price.

The Changing Landscape of Travel

Mobile devices were once just pieces of equipment that helped us connect with others. Today, they have become such an integral part of the way we live and breathe — not only do these provide entertainment and an immediate source of information, these have also changed the way we interact with people and the physical environment. Unsurprisingly, this has meant that the way people travel has changed — travellers are now able to discover places they want to go to and interact with the world, be it before, during or after they have gone on their trips. 

It is clear upon analysing planning and booking trends on TripAdvisor that mobile usage continues to rise and shape the future. In India, 60 per cent of Internet users access it via their mobile phone and as Internet users in India continue to grow, this is set to increase substantially in the coming years. Those who use their smartphone to plan or book their travel are the ones we call ‘Connected Travellers’.

Currently, 47 per cent of travellers in India are ‘Connected Travellers.’ This puts India in the 9th place globally for the highest proportion of travellers who are enabled by their mobile devices, leaving highly connected countries like the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan trailing in this category.

And research shows us mobile Apps are becoming a more popular channel for travellers to book their accommodation — TripBaro meter research showed the number of people using a mobile App to book their accommodation doubling from 2014 to 2015, and we anticipate this to continue rising year on year.

Our analysis reveals that those who booked via a mobile App were seen to be habitual users, with one in four (24 per cent) saying they would usually book via this channel. But what was most interesting was that Connected Travellers were twice as likely as global travellers to make travel related bookings via their mobile device. Almost 45 per cent of these savvy mobile travellers also use their smartphones to book activities for their trip, while only 28 per cent of global travellers do so.

The mobile phenomenon has also enabled these ‘Connected Travellers’ to use their smartphones whilst on their trip — turning their devices into real-time travel companions that they can turn to at any point. Forty-four per cent said they brought them on trips to organise themselves more efficiently and even to book accommodations on the go (37 per cent). 72 per cent of these savvy travellers also used their smartphones to search for restaurants; 67 per cent to find things to do and 64 per cent to read reviews. This has given us a powerful way to connect directly with the traveller, delivering more value to both our users whilst on-the go and helping them discover and enjoy the places that they visit, making their trips special. Connected travel will continue to be at the forefront of travel and the industry should continue to look at ways to further enable the travel discovery of this group of travellers. I, for one, am certainly looking forward to all the amazing things that my ‘best friend’ will be able to do for me and my travels in the future.

QuadLabs is a leading travel technology provider, giving tour operators and travel agencies methods to adapt to these travel trends and increase their business’s potential to get higher return on investment.