Expedia TAAP is extending its trail of a new ‘deferred payment’ functionality, which will allow agents to hold a booking for a client and submit payment at a later date.
The system allows agents to guarantee rates up to 12 months in advance, with payment due a few days prior to travel.
Expedia tested the new offering with around 100 Australian agents in mid-November and received great response within a few days. The scope of the pilot is now being extended to a limited number of additional retailers.
Expedia TAAP in Australia and New Zealand, Stuart Udy, dubbed the functionality a game changer that would make the booking process more flexible for agents.
“Deferred Payment functionality offers agents great flexibility when booking through TAAP.”
Stuart Udy, Expedia TAAP in Australia and New Zealand
“Bookings can be held months in advance, utilising Expedia’s fantastic buying power and payment is due a week before travel.”
Udy said the online company still has a few spots available for the extended pilot and says they would be ideal for agents with forward bookings for next year.
“Expedia with its unprecedented inventory will help lock and hold any future booking until the client is able to pay,” he added.
Interested Agents are encouraged to contact the Expedia TAAP Help Desk to discuss their eligibility to be included in the program.
