US: Serviced apartment agent Synergy Global Housing has unveiled its technology platform SAPPHIRE, designed to help corporate clients source and manage extended-stay accommodation.Â
SAPPHIRE – which stands for Simplified Accommodation Performance Platform for Housing Insights and Reservation Efficiencies – was designed to enhance the experience for business travellers, travel managers, mobility teams and accommodation suppliers. It launched this week from Synergy’s headquarters in San Ramon, California.
Synergy says the tool is a configurable, API-enabled platform that integrates with existing travel and expense systems to automate workflows, support compliance with corporate travel policies, and offer real-time data and analytics. It was developed to help organisations improve booking efficiency, spending oversight, and traveller satisfaction.
Key features include:
• Curated, policy-compliant accommodation options
• Integration with Synergy’s vetted global network of accommodation
• Instant access to spending and traveller trends
• Data protection protocols
Henry Luebbert, co-founder and interim CEO of Synergy said: “Synergy is committed to delivering solutions that address the evolving requirements of our clients. The launch of SAPPHIRE exemplifies our dedication to innovation and our focus on enhancing the corporate accommodation management and booking experience for all stakeholders.”
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 travellers, transferees, clients, suppliers and our own Synergy employees. What makes SAPPHIRE stand out 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.”
Synergy’s services extends to more than 2,000 cities across 85 countries and is part of The Ascott Limited, a global hospitality group owned by CapitaLand Investment.
