GroupSync

GroupSync is a web-based solution developed by Groups360 that aims to simplify the hotel sourcing process for group travel organizers. This platform is designed to cater to a wide range of company sizes, from small businesses to large corporations, as well as individual event planners and occasional group travel organizers. According to the vendor, GroupSync offers a variety of features that can be valuable for event planners, corporate travel managers, wedding planners, sports team travel organizers, and conference organizers.

Key Features

GroupSync Marketplace: According to the vendor, users can search and compare among 200,000 properties worldwide without ads and paid placements, ensuring highly relevant search results based on specific needs and criteria.

Instant Booking: Users can book guest rooms, meeting space, or both in a single online transaction with real-time rates and availability from over 10,000 hotels worldwide, potentially reducing booking time from months to minutes.

GroupSync Housing: The vendor claims that this feature simplifies managing room blocks by allowing guests to book and manage their own reservations within the room block. It provides real-time data access and streamlines the reservation process.

1.7 Million Rooms for Instant Booking: The vendor states that GroupSync offers access to a vast inventory of 1.7 million rooms available for instant booking, potentially providing a better booking experience for smaller events.

Keeping Your Data Safe: According to the vendor, GroupSync ensures the security of customer data and payment transactions through annual audits and SOC 2 and PCI compliance certifications.

Game Changing Tech: The vendor claims that GroupSync utilizes sophisticated matching algorithms and data-driven insights for smarter, faster decisions, aiming to deliver the best group booking experience.

Relevancy Scoring: According to the vendor, GroupSync's technology scores destinations and properties based on search criteria, providing highly relevant search results and allowing users to quickly compare them against their criteria.

Faster, Smoother Hotel Booking: GroupSync aims to speed up the hotel sourcing process with highly relevant search results, faster hotel responses, and instant booking for smaller events, potentially reducing the time required for booking.

Destination Recommendations: According to the vendor, GroupSync recommends options suited to search criteria, providing alternatives and inspiration for choosing a destination.

Hotel Rates and Occupancy Data: Users can access room rates and occupancy data for selected markets and dates without sending a Request for Proposal (RFP) or communicating with hotels, potentially enabling faster decisions on preferred locations.