Marriott
International is going after business travelers from small- and medium-size
companies with the launch of a new suite of tools, “Business Access by Marriott
Bonvoy, ” powered by Spotnana.

The online
system provides a comprehensive travel management system for SMBs. Users can
book hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio at discounted rates, as well as
book flights, rail and rental cars. The system also includes access to live
traveler data, real-time reporting and expense management.

The company
said a survey of 1,500 travelers from small- and medium-sized businesses in the
United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico commissioned by Marriott
Bonvoy and conducted by Wakefield Research found 75% report frustration with
their booking platforms.

“We recognize
the significant value small businesses provide to the hotel industry, which is
why we’re excited to combine the benefits of our award-winning travel program
with a comprehensive suite of tools in Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy,”
said Drew Pinto, executive vice president and chief revenue and technology officer
at Marriott International. 

“Whether small to medium-sized businesses are looking for convenient online
booking capabilities for their employees or better expense management
solutions, the all-in-one platform, merged with our portfolio of hotel brands
around the world, provides everything they need to manage their business travel
needs.”

Business Access
by Marriott Bonvoy is available to companies based in the U.S., Canada, Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America with plans to expand
to other regions in the future.