Synergy Global Housing, a corporate lodging provider, announced the launch of SAPPHIRE (Simplified Accommodation Performance Platform for Housing Insights and Reservation Efficiencies), which it calls a groundbreaking technology tool “designed to transform and streamline extended stay and serviced accommodation management for corporate travel and mobility programs.”
By aligning with corporate accommodation policies, said the announcement, SAPPHIRE delivers client-centric solutions that enhance operational efficiency, simplify accommodation sourcing and booking, and provide comprehensive business intelligence and insights.
Aaron Turner, chief technology officer at Synergy, said, “SAPPHIRE represents a significant step forward in refining and simplifying processes through automation, delivering fast, easy-to-use tools for travelers, transferees, clients, suppliers and our own Synergy employees.” What makes SAPPHIRE stand out, he said, “is its ability to provide bookers with accommodation options that are curated, vetted and delivered within the parameters of the client’s own travel policies.”
SAPPHIRE features include the following:
- Configurable, policy-aligned search: Offers curated accommodation options that adhere to corporate travel policies, ensuring compliance and traveler satisfaction.
- Real-time data and analytics: Provides instant visibility into spending, trends and traveler behavior, enabling informed decision-making and cost control.
- Elevated security and compliance: Implements data protection measures to safeguard traveler information and ensure compliance with global standards.
- Robust vetted accommodations worldwide: Connects users to Synergy’s extensive network of fully vetted furnished apartments, apart-hotels, extended stay properties and other global temporary housing options.
- Fully compatible integrations: Seamlessly integrates with existing travel and expense systems, enhancing workflow automation and operational efficiency.
