G2 SwitchWorks Corp. has disclosed the beta version of G2Agent. The new offering is a web-based travel reservation and s

G2 SwitchWorks Corp. has disclosed the beta version of G2Agent. The new offering is a web-based travel reservation and servicing platform that provides small and mid-sized ARC accredited travel agencies with cost-saving technology and guaranteed inventory

Published: 07 Nov 2005

G2 SwitchWorks Corp. has disclosed the beta version of G2Agent. The new offering is a web-based travel reservation and servicing platform that provides small and mid-sized ARC accredited travel agencies with cost-saving technology and guaranteed inventory

The G2Agent beta is anticipated to conclude at the end of 2005 and an
enhanced version of G2Agent will be unveiled in early 2006 that will
include hotels and rental cars.

G2Agent can be used by travel professionals at no charge and does not
require a long-term contract, according to the company.

Ellen Lee, co-founder and vice president of G2 SwitchWorks said that
G2Agent is designed to increase inventory choice for travel
professionals and their customers.

"G2Agent users can access great fares for their customers at no charge
and also earn incentives on all completed transactions," said Lee. "G2
SwitchWorks is focused on addressing the industry's distribution
inefficiencies while providing travel professionals with guaranteed
inventory and an easier way to service their customers."

According to the company, with G2Agent, travel agencies of all sizes can
now take advantage of technology typically only available to the largest
agencies.

"G2Agent couples the power of online search with the fine-tuning
capabilities that travel professionals have come to expect. G2Agent
features innovation that will increase agent productivity, including
complete automation of exchanges and refunds that decrease transaction
time and guarantee re-price accuracy," stated the company.

According to the company, travel professionals, and their clients, will
benefit from the following additional features of G2Agent: Quickly and easily return hundreds of
fare and itinerary options for every search on all U.S. airlines that
file published fares; Free access to book and service private and
promotional fares on G2's growing list of major and low cost airline
partners; Free registration for U.S.-based ARC accredited travel
agencies; No charge or long-term contracts required; Ability to
integrate with mid-office workflow processes and selected back-office
systems including full ARC settlement; Eliminates agency debit memos and
administrative burden for auto-priced transactions; Easy user-friendly
interface tailored to agent needs; Simple 2-click process to apply
unused ticket credits to new transactions; Innovative technology that
automates non-productive work flows such as cancellations, voids,
refunds, exchanges and schedule changes, decreasing agent transaction
time while improving accuracy.

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