Hotels
USTravel features our BCD Travel Hotel Program to supplement our customers’ own negotiated programs by providing additional coverage in markets where negotiated programs do not exist. This supplementary program is offered at no additional cost to our customers. The Program offers a comprehensive selection of more than 25,000 properties spanning 131 countries and 5 continents, with over 90 percent of the properties now offering Best Available Rate (BAR) pricing. Participating hotels are obligated to offer the BCD rate code at parity (equal to or less than any other travel management group or channel).
In addition to discounted rates, many participating hotels include value-added features or amenities, allowing travelers to realize savings off their total travel expense. The following indicates the percentage of hotels within the BCD Travel Hotel Program offering the most commonly included features:
| Complimentary breakfast included |
55% |
| Fitness Center usage included |
56% |
| High speed internet access included |
35% |
| Parking included |
62% |
- Choices - The program offers more than 25,000 hotel choices located in more than 131 countries, providing hotel discounts to virtually any destination you require.
- Convenient access - We provide several options to access participating hotels and rates. Travelers can access the BCD Global Hotel Programme directory online at http://www.bcdhotels.bcdtravel.com/ (see your representative for username and password). Hotels featured on this program are accessible in all major global distribution systems.
- Savings - Strict hotel pricing requirements guarantee the lowest available rates, including corporate net rates.
- Rooms on Reserve - We have secured blocked space programs at hotels worldwide to aid in sold-out situations.
- Guaranteed last room availability - As long as the hotel has regular inventory rooms for sale, they must honor our preferred rates.
- Variety - Choose from moderate to deluxe accommodations at a range of hotels, designed to fit any budget, service and location requirements.
- Traveler benefits - Complimentary breakfast, health club access, airport transportation, room upgrades, daily newspapers and other amenities are featured at selected properties worldwide.
- Safety - All hotel properties are screened to ensure basic safety and quality standards.