November 28, 2012 (Scottsdale, AZ)- GolfSwitch, the world’s leading tee time technology and distribution platform has enjoyed plenty of technology attention at this year’s IGTM in Vilamoura, Portugal. GolfSwitch has established itself as the go to organization for companies in the golf and travel industry to book tee times for their customers on close to 3,000 courses worldwide.
The highly anticipated and attended launch of Version 3.0 of the successful travel tool, Direct Access, created such a buzz that many of the buyers had to receive separate demos, as the appointment lists were full. The upgraded web application allows travel companies, hotels and any other golf course partner to book live tee times on either their own contracted courses or on all other courses in the GolfSwitch network, immediately expanding their reach and service to their customers. These travel companies will have the opportunity to load their own agreements and book tee times within the specified parameters or use the conditions GolfSwitch has in place with all courses. Golf course partners will be able to see what the current retail rate is for the tee time selected, compare that with their own rate and adjust pricing for their customers. Immediate booking within the club’s tee sheet, white-label e-mail confirmations for the client, and instant price information showing the margins obtained are all a part of the package. Direct access is a low entry web application ideally suited to IAGTO tour operators who want to have live and real-time access to almost 3,000 courses worldwide, while not being restricted to ones country or having to aggregate multiple signals.
Jo Maes, Managing Director for GolfSwitch International: “This was the first year we exhibited at IGTM and I must say it exceeded all our expectations. We had golf courses promoting the tool to their travel partners and we had tour operators promoting GolfSwitch to their partner courses. We already knew that the GolfSwitch technology was becoming the go to solution for travel and golf companies worldwide, but having a full appointment schedule was something we did not expect. We are more convinced than ever that the future is online and our mission is to provide all parties; golf, travel, and consumers with the best technology and tools available to book more inventory.”
GolfSwitch staff was on site to demo the GolfSwitch tools to golf courses, tourism organizations, IAGTO tour operators and media, all of whom walked away with a better understanding on how to make their business more efficient and profitable.
As a tour operator, travel agent, hotel or golf course partner, connecting to the GolfSwitch network could not get any easier. The Direct Access web application provides a low cost entry into the world of real-time and live tee time bookings. Connect instantly to almost 3,000 courses with more being added weekly!
If you didn’t have a chance to come and see us at IGTM, contact us and we will provide you with a one-on-one demonstration.
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For more information on Direct Access Version 3.0 and other course centric tools please contact GolfSwitch at 480.429.7280 or at sales@golfswitch.com, to be connected with your regional representative.
Contact:
Jo Maes (jmaes@golfswitch.com)
GolfSwitch International Ltd – www.golfhub.com, www.golfswitch.com
Office: +353.1.4429016
Skype Acc: jo_maes
Hannah Mall (hmall@golfswitch.com)
GolfSwitch USA – www.golfhub.com, www.golfswitch.com
Office: 480.429.7280
