1-Globe, a B2B portal sourcing and distributing hotels, apartments and non-air travel products, was launched last week in India. In August 2008, the portal was introduced on a Beta version for testing the technology and products online. Aimed at catering exclusively to the B2B segment, the portal is targeting to work with about 250 travel agents in India by March 2009.
Talking about the services offered by the portal, Rishi Uberoi, General Manager, 1-Globe said, “With our unique online platform, we offer solutions for travel agents to maximise revenue, optimise manpower and build efficiency without heavy investment in technology. We have replaced the conventional approach to sell hotels by subscribing and searching individual supplier website. Instead, travel agents can access massive database of 11 major online aggregators through a single click on our website.” GTA, Tourico, Travco, Allied T Pro, Kuoni (Kobra), Click Online, Athens Express, Hotels Do, Beckers and DOTW are ten of the 11 online aggregators.
The portal is fully-integrated with a web-based platform for agents to book hotels, sightseeing tours and transfers at competitive rates. |