Welcome to The Check-In!
The Check-In, the handy newsletter that keeps you in the loop on all things AltoVita, this month features updates from India, Switzerland and the UK, plus in this edition we have an exciting announcement to make!
AltoTalks India
We received such a warm welcome in Bengaluru for our first AltoTalks event, and enjoyed meeting so many global mobility and business travel innovators. You can read more about the day here in this wrap-up article and watch all of the sessions on-demand here.?
Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit
Save the date! The 4th Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit is coming back to London on July 9. This year, we will focus on Market Intelligence, Compliance, and Connectivity, addressing the complexities and costs of sourcing and booking accommodation in the corporate travel and mobility sector. We invite you to explore challenges in content, distribution, and procurement with us, through our engaging workshops, insightful panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities with industry frontrunners. Read more about the event here.
Get Thinking!
In the build-up to our summit, we’re hosting a series of online workshops during AltoVita’s Design Thinking Week, led by our creative product managers. Register now and help shape our product development roadmap, because your insights can help us meet the evolving needs of global talent mobility and business travel managers.
Swiss Roadtrip
Some of our team headed to Switzerland recently, visiting our esteemed hospitality partner Vision Apartment and valued clients. Eszter Gal , AltoVita’s Operations Manager - EMEA, even managed to sneak in a quick visit to a local carnival!
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Webinar Catch-Up: Enhancing the Relocation Experience?
We got the lowdown on the US and Canadian markets, and heard how speed and efficiency were key to making mobility programmes during our recent webinar — which is now available to watch here. This AltoLive webinar was held in partnership with relocation management company Sprout , and their lead advisor Renee Bissonnette, CRP joined Bridget Roux , AltoVita's Operations Manager for America, Canada, and LATAM, to also discuss the ways to build a comprehensive supplier network. The event was moderated by mobility expert Brian Friedman , who expertly quizzed the pair on wider global mobility and talent? trends. ?
The Business Travel Lunch
AltoVita’s Jessica Dunderdale updated leading travel buyers on how to best integrate extended stay accommodation into a travel programme during a special lunch organised by The Business Travel Magazine. Held at the exclusive Caledonian Club in London’s Belgravia, there was an open and honest discussion around the rise in demand from today’s travellers, key developments in accommodation sourcing and booking technology, and how the sector is helping buyers meet duty of care and sustainability requirements. See the pictures here.?
Product Focus
Did you know we launched multi-rates for SiteMinder operators, which now allow our clients to instantly book properties for extended stay?! This development marks a significant milestone in our quest to enhance and streamline the booking experience for our customers on both AltoSearch and AltoCurate — find out more about this significant move towards instant bookability and enhancing the booking experience for longer stays of over 30 days!
This system simplifies the initiation, coordination, and approval processes, leading the way to a more integrated, efficient accommodation management experience. As we move forward and continue to innovate, we proudly introduce the AltoCurate API and the AltoVita Inventory API. These groundbreaking tools are set to further revolutionise the industry, offering seamless integration and precision in accommodation management and property search, catering to the dynamic needs of today's fast-paced corporate world.
In the dynamic world of corporate accommodation, the need for efficient and responsive guest experience management is paramount. For this reason, we are delighted to introduce our new and improved Escalation Dashboard—a feature delivering full transparency and transforming how incidents are handled, ensuring guest satisfaction and safety.
Advice and Tips As always we’re dedicated to bringing you actionable insight and best practice tips via our blog. Recent additions include 5 steps to add extended stay accommodation into a travel programme, plus 6 Benefits of Business Travel for Companies.