SOUTHLAKE, Texas and GENEVA, Feb. 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:
SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the
global travel industry, has announced an enhanced agreement with
Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest
luxury hotel company, to enable the luxury hotel chain to upgrade
its customer booking experience.
Kempinski Hotels, which celebrated its 125th
anniversary in 2022, launched a contemporary new website, powered
by Sabre's state-of-the-art SynXis Custom Booking Engine. Through
this innovative solution, Kempinski Hotels has been able to create
its own bespoke user design and experience, with features including
soft date availability search, upsell capability, and the ability
to engage and convert shoppers to bookers using modern ecommerce
features such as price comparison and alternate availability.
"We hugely appreciate our ongoing strategic collaboration with
Sabre, who we have been working with for over five years,"
said Riko van Santen, Chief Information Officer, Kempinski
Hotels. "Sabre's advanced technology solutions continue to support
our business goals as we enter into our 126th year, by
allowing us to streamline operations and improve the guest booking
experience."
Additionally, through the use of Sabre's Data Warehouse
solution, Kempinski is able to connect its CRS directly with its
Guest Intelligence System, thereby enabling the best-in-class
technology solutions to work seamlessly together and allowing
Kempinski to build its own internal reports based on the data
received.
"Today's guests expect a seamless experience across devices
and touchpoints," said Frank
Trampert, senior vice president, global managing director –
commercial, Sabre Hospitality. "By utilizing Sabre's
technology-leading hospitality solutions, Kempinski Hotels is able
to differentiate itself through a more modern booking experience,
allowing it to increase conversions and enhance its offering to
guests through greater personalization."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that
powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel
companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other
suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and
fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more
efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler
experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects
travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's
technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas,
USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the
world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About Kempinski Hotels
Created in 1897,
Kempinski Hotels is Europe's
oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable
personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the
exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the
Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 36 countries
and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under
development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the
strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of
its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to
expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of
its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties,
award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and
prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest
alliance of independent hotel brands.
www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com
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