EventPipe, which sets the standard in hotel booking tech for events, is proud to launch Presto, its Live Hotel Inventory Bookings platform now ready for broad rollout. Presto empowers housing firms and organizers with greater command of the guest journey while unlocking fresh revenue streams. It enables the capture of additional, commissionable bookings and consistently surfaces the best hotel rates—for post-block reservations and for bookings made via standalone sites. Best of all, the platform does away with hotel contracts, injecting greater flexibility and ease throughout the booking cycle.
The platform’s beta phase confirmed its promise, driving north of $1 million in bookings with perfect reliability. Presto’s streamlined workflows promise to lighten the load for planners and enrich the attendee experience, all while driving event management productivity higher than ever.
Seamless Post-Block Hotel Bookings for Last-Minute Reservations
A standout feature of Presto is its capacity to grab last-minute reservations via post-block bookings. Events naturally face change, and those surprise requests for rooms can throw housing teams off balance. Presto short-circuits that problem by switching released blocks to live rates the moment hotels free the rooms. This means guests keep booking right from the event’s website, sidestepping the hassle of third-party tools.
That extra wiggle room in the housing plan lifts room-night capture by no less than 10%, and attendees enjoy a fluid, on-brand booking process. Hiccups vanish and the event page keeps its look. Each reservation instantly syncs to the host’s reporting dashboard, delivering a complete and tidy dataset that smooths the post-event review.
On top of that, EventPipe has teamed up with Expedia to lock in the best-available rates. Attendees can feel confident they’re landing a competitive price without the wild-goose chase across booking sites.
Standalone Booking Sites Without the Need for Hotel Contracts
One standout capability of Presto is the instant creation of custom-branded booking websites for events that don’t need formalized hotel blocks. In the past, organizers faced lengthy hotel contracts for room blocks, a process that often dragged on. Presto removes the contract hurdle, allowing planners to spin up a booking site that carries their brand in a matter of minutes.
After a brief series of guided questions, a logo upload, and a simple publish step, the site is live, displaying up-to-the-minute hotel availability. This is a game-changer for a wide array of events—think non-Stay to Play tournaments, collegiate athletic meets, team travel, memorial services, local fairs, esports competitions, and countless other gatherings that cannot afford delays and need on-the-fly adjustments.
By delivering custom-branded and price-transparent booking sites, Presto gives organizers a tight grip on the housing side of their events, combining swift execution with the best rates.
Benefits of Presto: Revolutionizing Hotel Bookings for Events
Presto delivers numerous benefits that enhance both the event planning process and the attendee experience. Some of the top advantages include:
- Quick Launch of Custom Booking Sites: Event organizers can create a custom-branded booking site in just a few minutes. By answering basic questions and uploading a logo, the site is ready to go live, offering a seamless experience for attendees.
- Post-Cutoff Date Booking: Presto allows organizers to set a date after which guests will be automatically redirected from the contracted inventory to live hotel inventory. This feature ensures that attendees can still book rooms even after the original block has been sold out, preventing lost revenue opportunities.
- Maximizing Commission Revenue: By capturing reservations through live inventory hotel bookings, Presto helps organizers unlock additional revenue streams. Event organizers can earn commission on these bookings, as well as configure additional fees, further boosting event revenue.
- No Customer Service Requirements: One of the standout features of Presto is that Expedia handles all customer service, from bookings to cancellations. This significantly reduces the administrative burden on event organizers, allowing them to focus on other aspects of event management.
- Discounted Rates: Attendees benefit from discounted hotel rates that are at or below the public Expedia rates. This ensures that attendees get the best value for their accommodation while simplifying the pricing structure for event organizers.
- Comprehensive Reservation Data: All reservations made through Presto are integrated into the event’s reporting system, giving organizers a clear picture of their event’s housing impact. This data helps improve decision-making for future events and ensures that organizers can enforce compliance with Stay-to-Play policies even after group inventory has sold out.
Flexibility and Control for Event Organizers
With Presto, event organizers now have a powerful tool at their disposal to manage hotel bookings efficiently, increase revenue, and improve the overall guest experience. Whether organizing large-scale events or smaller gatherings, Presto offers flexibility without the complexity of traditional hotel contracts. The platform makes it easier than ever to capture last-minute bookings, launch standalone hotel booking sites, and offer competitive rates, all while ensuring that event data remains consolidated and accessible.
Conclusion: The Future of Event Hotel Bookings
Presto by EventPipe marks a turning point for event planners handling hotel reservations. Merging real-time inventory, tailor-made booking pages, and a frictionless follow-up process after block bookings, Presto will transform the event-sector approach to accommodation. The straightforward dashboard, the integration with Expedia, and fresh, intelligent options put it in the hands of any organizer who wants to boost margins and enhance the guest journey. Now that the platform is rolling out to the wider market, it is destined to redefine how the industry will manage hotel housing for years to come.
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