Drop in the revenue-generating IQlink module, and the IQware Global Property Management System powers up a comprehensive online channel management solution that connects your property to an expansive universe of Internet hospitality distribution partners
With IQlink, IQware's Global Property Management System transforms into a comprehensive online channel management solution that provides a best-in-class interface to manage all of the external Internet distribution channels you want to use.
'IQlink makes it super simple for hospitality properties to update and manage their inventories, rates and restrictions across multiple third-party distribution Web sites,' says David Perkins, President and CEO of IQware. 'IQlink's tight integration with the core IQware Global Property Management System means everything stays in perfect sync - a local update goes right to your external distribution partners' Web sites, so they are immediately updated in real time.'
Efficient Channel Management
Real-time rate parity and room inventory availability across all major online distribution channels means properties can stop worrying about channel conflicts and profit hits, and instead focus their efforts on marketing in the best, most-profitable channels.
With unmatched real-time reporting, IQlink makes it standard practice to see how channels are performing overall and against one another. This lets property owners make fully informed strategic decisions about the distribution partners that work best for them.
'IQlink is a major evolution beyond the existing IQware Global PMS' Expedia QuickConnect Interface functionality currently available and used extensively by customers,' observes Francois Greffard, IQware VP of Operations. 'IQlink is conceived as a broad-based channel management solution that enables properties to control their inventories and maintain rate parity across all of their external booking channels.'
IQlink was designed as a standard platform to enable direct distribution connections so properties no longer have to work with so many third-party technology partners. IQlink gives each property the ability to decide how best it can work with the Internet distribution universe. The IQware Global PMS already supported global distribution system (GDS) and Internet distribution system (IDS) connections. With IQlink, IQware further demonstrates its commitment to continuing to bolster properties' capabilities to connect most efficiently to the top external distribution Web sites.
Sharing features and functionality, IQlink extends the proven single interface to connect with a multitude of distribution Web sites, integrating it tightly with the IQware Global Property Management System and sharing the information organically. The seamless connection is two-way - IQlink not only automates the exchange of booking information with third-party Web sites, but also inserts bookings and related updates back into the local system as they occur.
All in One and One for All
'IQware has the power of purchasing which we are using to negotiate with partners to represent inventory on behalf of our hospitality partners,' says Perkins. 'It all comes down to doing the most efficient job of getting inventory and associated information and rates out to the largest possible number of distribution channels - more bookings means more bottom-line profitability.'
Compete With an Unfair Advantage
'Think of it this way - IQlink enhances the links to your website, GDS/IDS Online Travel Agencies, and a host of niche and regional websites,' say Greffard. With IQlink, even a smaller property's website can complete like the big websites.
IQlink lets a property easily reach third party distribution, via a single interface directly connected to their inventory, while ensuring rate parity across all online distribution channels. As a portal, IQlink lets properties tie together all their offerings into one - providing a one-stop shopping consolidation portal.
With built-in online management tools, it's easy to update rates, inventory and restrictions for online travel agencies, GDSes and IDSes in real time. And IQlink integrates tightly with other IQware offerings such as IQrez - a new, revenue-generating, easy reservations Web site add-on module. Put it all together, and IQlink links into greater results and greater profitability.
eCommerce & Marketing Tools
IQware keeps extending its core IQware Global Property Management System with integrated solutions that help its partners better manage and optimize all revenue channels, decrease operational costs, increase margins and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
IQlink, IQmail, IQrez, and IQsem are IQware's 'Fantastic Four' revenue-generating modules. Here's a snapshot of just a few of the bottom-line features and benefits of IQlink:
• Comprehensive online channel management solution;
• Manages all external Internet distribution through a single interface;
• Updates and manages inventory, rates and restrictions across multiple third-party Web sites;
• Ensures rate parity to all external partners across all online distribution channels; and
• Shows how channels perform overall and one-on-one.
About IQware
Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based IQware has been 'Helping Hospitality Partner With IntelligenceSM' for 25 years. Today, more than 5,000 end users utilize IQware software to help best market and manage more than 120,000 rooms generating more than $3.5 billion in gross room revenue. IQware brings with it more than 300 years of combined experience managing hospitality properties and developing and supporting related software. 'Built By Hoteliers For Hoteliers,' IQware's Global Property Management System and more than two dozen add-on modules optimize operations at properties of all types − limited- and full-service hotels, resorts, condo-hotels, vacation rental and timeshares − and all sizes − from regional hotel chains to multi-property management companies to small independents IQware is Your Single-Source Technology Partner through ongoing customized training, user-driven technology development, 24x7 support and lifetime software upgrades. Looking for a competitive edge? Look no further. IQware 'Helps Hospitality Better Find, Book, Host, Know & Keep Clients.' IQware solutions offer numerous ROI-generating tools including e-marketing, four-tier yield management, IQrez, packages, loyalty points, IQDestinations and IQlink - which pushes your existing PMS inventory directly to the most effective and profitable Intranet, GDS and Extranet channels. IQware also provides Point Of Sale, Sales & Catering, Online Reservations, Spa Management, Marina Management, Central Reservations System and e-CRM electronic (Customer Relationship Management solutions). IQware takes technology partnering to a new level − just ask our ever-expanding family of clients conducting business in two dozen countries. For more information, visit www.iqwareinc.com or call (877) 698-5151.
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