London (PRWEB UK) 9 October 2012 <\/p>\n
World Rainbow Hotels (WRH), the gay & lesbian travel organization which made the headlines two years ago as the first ever supplier of gay-friendly hotels on the GDS, launched an online booking platform for travel agents on Oct. 1, 2012. <\/p>\n
WRHs website, http:\/\/www.worldrainbowhotels.com<\/a>, which was unveiled earlier this year as a consumer portal allowing LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) consumers to find and book genuinely gay and lesbian-welcoming hotels, now also offers travel agencies the possibility to book online more than 850 gay & lesbian-welcoming hotels in 129 of the worlds most popular destinations. <\/p>\n This new online portal for travel agents is the latest addition to WRHs current distribution channels: the four GDSs (WHR reach out to 60,000 agencies monthly), WRHs consumer portal and 100+ affiliated websites. <\/p>\n Travel agents using WRHs online booking platform earn up to 12% commission, have access to exclusive discounted and promotional rates, can create their own agency profile as well as personalize and brand their agency confirmation emails. <\/p>\n WRHs website features image and content-rich information on hotels and destinations, aimed to help agents and consumers fully understand what makes a hotel gay-friendly and appealing to this niche market. <\/p>\n Other features have also been added, helping users make an informed decision when it comes to choosing a gay-friendly hotel: <\/p>\n Your Voice An interactive section of the website in which LGBT consumers post their comments and suggestions about member hotels, destinations and their local gay scene. <\/p>\n Out & About A recommendations list of local bars, restaurants, clubs and events of appeal to gay & lesbian guests, created by each hotel. These guides, named Out & About, can be downloaded directly from the hotel profile on the website, giving consumers and travel agents an insiders look into the local gay and lesbian scene. <\/p>\n Additionally, WRHs website now features a members portal, enabling member hotels to edit their own profiles (i.e. descriptions, pictures and amenities) and giving them access to information on gay & lesbian trade organisations, events, exclusive advertising offers and additional marketing opportunities. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n View post:<\/p>\n World Rainbow Hotels (WRH) launch online booking platform for travel agents<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" London (PRWEB UK) 9 October 2012 World Rainbow Hotels (WRH), the gay & lesbian travel organization which made the headlines two years ago as the first ever supplier of gay-friendly hotels on the GDS, launched an online booking platform for travel agents on Oct. 1, 2012 Continue reading