When it comes to managing the corporate hotel RFP process, speed, clarity, and collaboration are non-negotiable. That’s why ReadyBid continues to roll out updates designed to simplify sourcing, improve negotiations, and accelerate decision-making for travel buyers and procurement teams.
Whether you’re part of a corporate travel management company, a hotel chain, or managing global sourcing for your company, these four powerful features will transform how you handle hotel RFPs in 2025.
1. New Negotiations Interface Now Live
ReadyBid’s newly updated negotiations interface brings sharper focus and speed to the heart of hotel sourcing. With a refined layout, it’s now easier than ever to:
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Review and compare hotel offers
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Spot rate discrepancies instantly
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Finalize your decisions with confidence
Designed with input from top sourcing professionals, this new interface makes ReadyBid the best hotel RFP tool for fast-paced procurement teams looking to reduce friction and maximize value.
2. New Messaging Feature
Tired of jumping between platforms to communicate with hotels? The new messaging feature lets you:
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Chat directly with hotel contacts
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Keep all communication inside ReadyBid
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Eliminate email clutter and reduce response times
Forget the back-and-forth confusion. Everything you need for faster, more transparent conversations is now built into the platform, making this a must-have for any corporate travel RFP software.
3. Select Travel Destinations by Airport Code
For travel buyers juggling hundreds of cities, manually searching destinations is inefficient. Now, with ReadyBid’s airport code selector, you can:
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Search and select cities using IATA airport codes
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Ensure accurate targeting of key destinations
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Speed up the setup process
Perfect for multinational sourcing projects, this feature brings simplicity and accuracy to your corporate hotel RFP strategy.
4. Now Go Get a BAR Rate
Need a fast way to benchmark pricing? ReadyBid now lets you request BAR (Best Available Rate) from hotels with a single click.
This allows you to:
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Access live rates directly from properties
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Make clear, data-driven comparisons
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Strengthen your negotiation strategy
With smarter data at your fingertips, your corporate hotel RFP performance just got a powerful upgrade.
Ready to Level Up?
Each of these updates was built with one goal: to make your RFP lifecycle faster, clearer, and more competitive. If your team is ready to streamline the entire corporate hotel RFP process, it’s time to explore how ReadyBid can help.
Learn more about our hotel RFP tool for corporate and TMCs and request a demo today.
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