Hillgate Travel Leads The Way In Implementing Conferma's API
15/08/2008
Conferma today announced that Hillgate Travel, one of the UK’s largest independent TMC’s, has integrated the Conferma Web service API (application programming interface) into their proprietary self booking tool "FreeWay".
The Conferma web service aggregates content from multiple sources including GDS, direct connect and the largest wholesalers to provide a single view of rates and content for over 110,000 properties worldwide. Users can take advantage of sophisticated searching, booking and settlement technology which seamlessly integrates into the agency booking tool and back office. The deployment of the Conferma technology further enhances the already impressive "FreeWay" booking functionality while seamlessly linking into the Hillgate world renowned customer service ethos.
Mark Bull, Hillgate Travel’s IT Director comments "This solution meets our requirement to offer our clients access to the widest possible sources for hotel content. We plan to further develop our hotel offering and having such a sophisticated tool integrate so quickly with our own booking platform has given us the inventory we need with minimum development overhead, whilst allowing our staff to concentrate on providing the level of customer service Hillgate clients have come to expect."
About Conferma
Established in 2004 Conferma provides cutting-edge solutions to the inherent problems of the hotel-booking industry. Conferma’s forward-thinking systems consolidates all available hotel rates, making bookings simpler and more cost-effective. Hotel Tracker – developed by Conferma and provided in conjunction with Barclaycard ensures bill-back is streamlined and manageable.
www.conferma.com
About Hillgate
Established in 1983, Hillgate Travel is the UK’s largest independent travel management company, catering to the quality demands of the City market. Its client portfolio includes investment banks and financial services organisations. The company’s 200 staff are based in High Wycombe, Newport and its London headquarters. In addition to travel management, Hillgate Travel operates, Hillgate Solutions, a wholly owned specialist event management company, passport and visa and airport meet and greet services.
www.hillgatetravel.com