Hotel Program
The BCD Travel Hotel Program offers a comprehensive selection of more than 32,000 properties spanning 152 countries and 6 continents, with 95 percent of the properties now offering Best Available Rate (BAR) pricing. Hotels participating in the BCD Travel Hotel Program are obligated to offer the BCD rate code at parity (equal to or less than any other travel management group or channel). In some cases hotels offer a discount from BAR and/or offer a BCD Travel negotiated rate. All negotiated rates are guaranteed for last-room availability.
The BCD Travel Hotel Program is designed to provide the best value at quality properties; not only in key business markets, but in secondary and tertiary markets as well, where specific client negotiated hotel rates traditionally do not exist. Our program complements client negotiated programs by providing quality and substance; helping to keep travelers satisfied and travel expenses within budget.
In addition to discounted rates, many participating hotels include value-added features or amenities, allowing travelers to realize savings off their total travel expense. Features may include complimentary breakfasts, high-speed internet access, telephone usage and airport transfers to name a few.
The percentages of hotels offering a few of the most popular complimentary amenities are as follows:
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High speed Internet access included 57%
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Breakfast included 60%
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Parking included 55%
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Fitness Center included 69%
BCD Travel makes program selections based upon a number of criteria; taking into consideration past performance, hotel location, market saturation, and a varied cross-section of properties to accommodate the needs of our clients’ budgets.
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Minimum program standards required for participation include:
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BCD Travel rates, with the exception of net rates, must be commissionable
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Hotel must comply with all country, state and local fire laws
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Hotel must be operational for at least six months
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Hotel must offer consortia rates which must be lower than or at parity with other travel agency, consortium, third party Internet site or hotel company’s Internet site.
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If a BCD Travel client has a guaranteed reservation made by BCD Travel and the room is not available upon arrival, the Hotel must: a) find and pay for room and taxes for the first night at a comparable hotel nearby, b) provide transportation to that hotel, c) pay for one long-distance phone call, and d) provide transportation back to the original hotel on the following day if the reservation is for multiple days and honor the BCD Travel rate.
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Blackout dates limited to 25 per year (not to exceed 10 blackout periods).
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Mandatory last room availability
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Rates are loaded under unique rate access codes in all GDS
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Hotel Directory
The 2011 BCD Travel Online Hotel Directory is available to view online. It is published in English and is for information only. It is not an online booking tool. Reservations may be made utilizing your online booking tool or through your BCD Travel reservation center.
To access the BCD Travel Hotel Directory please contact your BCD Travel Account Manager.
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