IVVY LAUNCHES IN NORTH AMERICA AS EXPANSION CONTINUES

QUEENSLAND-BASED events and hospitality technology company IVvy has entered the North American market, offering an online alternative to the traditional request-for-proposal meetings model that promises to save planners and venues time and money.

The company, which this week opened an office in New York, made its mark in the hospitality industry by creating the first global distribution system for meetings and events that provides real-time availability, rates and inventory for function space, catering, group accommodation and event suppliers.

IVvy also developed and introduced an integrated revenue management and distribution platform for meetings venues to manage inquiries and bookings, drive inbound revenue and enhance reporting and visibility, optimizing operations and the guest experience.

"Today we give notice that the meetings business in North America never will be the same," said Lauren Hall, iVvy cofounder and CEO, speaking on the floor of HITEC 2017 Toronto, the world's largest hospitality technology show. Read more

Business News Australia - 30 June 2017