Consumers looking for a low fare at a lodging facility currently flock to discount websites such as Orbitz.com, Priceline.com, Hotwire.com, and Expedia.com. The fare rates, however, include commissions, which in most cases when added into the base fare, can be matched by calling or booking a hotel directly. JackRabbit Systems has created a direct online booking technology which bypasses third party booking websites such as Orbitz.com, Priceline.com, and Hotwire.com, etc. by combing direct lodging facility websites for lowest rates available. The JackRabbit direct online booking interface has found a partner in many convention and visitor bureau websites by embedding itself to allow CVB visitors to view local lodging facilities fares and link directly into the respective lodging facility website to book in the fare.
The emergence of the JackRabbit online travel booking technology may cut into the current Orbitz.com, Priceline.com, and Hotwire.com, etc. clientele in the very near future by offering the patrons a new method of avoiding high commission fees. Convention and Visitor Bureau’s, such as the Ontario, CA bureau, with the development of the JackRabbit interface, now offer the parallel of providing lodging facility bookings to the current city happenings and events offered.
WSJ- Online Lodging Booking Article
JackRabbit Systems
Ontario, CA- CVB Website
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