ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice
Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has launched a virtual
payment option on ChoiceHotels.com to create a seamless booking
experience for corporate travelers, becoming the first hotel
company to adopt this payment method on its consumer-facing
website. With one click during the checkout process, corporate
travel managers now have the option to book reservations using a
centralized form of payment, and without having to supply each
traveler with a physical card or provide an authorization form.
Choice is currently rolling out this program to its corporate
clients in a phased approach. This feature is in addition to
Choice's current Virtual Pay capabilities for bookings via GDS
channels.
"Travel managers have consistently told us that they want an
easier booking process—so Choice delivered with yet another
innovation," said Chad Fletcher,
vice president of global sales, Choice Hotels. "By using our
seamless, virtual-pay solution, travel managers can quickly and
effortlessly book stays for their travelers without needing to
present a personal credit card at check-in. Everyone wins with
virtual pay."
Virtual pay is another example of Choice's dedication to
exceeding the expectations of business travelers and making their
jobs easier. Recent significant investments in hotel brands, like
Cambria Hotels, Comfort, Sleep Inn, and WoodSpring Suites, also
reinforces our commitment to corporate travelers.
"Choice Hotels' new virtual payment process and website saves me
time during the booking process. Their commitment to providing an
exceptional travel experience for everyone—which includes offering
diverse hotel brands and contemporary amenities, an award-winning
loyalty program, and the smoothest check-in and checkout process—is
second to none," said Jennifer
Austin, travel coordinator, The Progressive Group, a
corporate client of Choice Hotels.
Over its nearly 80-year history, Choice Hotels has pioneered
many technological innovations that are now standard in the
hospitality industry. In addition to launching choiceEDGE earlier
this year— the industry's most advanced, cloud-based central
reservation and distribution system—Choice was the first hotel
company to introduce a global iPhone app, offer a cloud-based
property management system, and accept online reservations.
For more information about business travel at Choice Hotels,
visit https://www.choicehotels.com/deals/business-travel.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
(NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest and most successful lodging
franchisors in the world. With more than 6,800 hotels, representing
more than 550,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as
of June 30, 2018, the Choice® family of hotel
brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of
high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service
hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy
segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program
offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to
exceptional experiences. For more information,
visit www.choicehotels.com.
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