The software lets meeting planners solicit online bids from multiple hotels across multiple brands.

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Growth initiatives at the luxury hotel group include the addition of GDS code for members, the organization's re-branding and senior staff additions.

Sabre Travel Network has announced a new streamlined, easy-to-use and much more effective rate negotiation and auditing service for corporations, their travel management companies and hoteliers.

La Quinta customers receive real-time access to booking meeting space, and the service is a time-saving alternative to calling the hotel or sending in a request for proposal (RFP).