Global hospitality technology innovator Shiji has announced a strategic integration connecting Hotel Trader into its Book & Pay by Shiji Horizon Distribution ecosystem. The partnership bridges Hotel Trader’s advanced accommodation connectivity network with Shiji’s enterprise distribution infrastructure, enabling travel buyers, tour operators, and corporate bookers to access direct, real-time inventory alongside automated virtual payment processing.
The collaboration eliminates traditional invoicing and reconciliation friction, streamlining booking workflows for both independent properties and global hotel chains.
Streamlining B2B Distribution Through Automated Book & Pay
The integration allows travel buyers operating through Hotel Trader to execute confirmed bookings and process automated settlements instantly via Shiji Horizon Distribution’s secure payment gateway.
Key operational benefits delivered through the partnership include:
- Direct Inventory Connectivity: Real-time synchronisation of room rates, dynamic availability, and content across connected properties without intermediary delay.
- Automated B2B Payment Settlement: Integrates virtual credit card (VCC) processing and automated invoicing directly into the booking flow, significantly reducing administrative overhead for hotel finance teams.
- Expanded Travel Buyer Access: Connects hotels to a broader network of international tour operators, travel management companies (TMCs), and digital travel agencies seeking frictionless wholesale transactions.
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Hotel Distribution
By combining Hotel Trader’s agile connectivity solutions with Shiji’s robust enterprise architecture, the partnership addresses long-standing inefficiencies in B2B travel distribution. Properties utilising the integrated platform can scale their distribution reach while maintaining strict control over rate parity, commission structures, and cash flow.
Executive Insights
“We combine directly contracted hotel inventory with insights from billions of data points, helping hotels maintain price stability, understand where their rooms are being sold, and identify opportunities to increase revenue. The connection of The Exchange with Book & Pay expands access to new travel demand while offering buyers more efficient access to competitive hotel offers.”
– Nick Beard, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Hotel Trader
Key Highlights & Strategic Takeaways
- Strategic Integration: Hotel Trader joins the Book & Pay by Shiji Horizon Distribution platform.
- Core Functionality: Combines real-time inventory connectivity with automated B2B payment processing and virtual card settlement.
- Operational Impact: Eliminates manual invoicing, reduces reconciliation errors, and accelerates booking confirmation workflows.
- Target Audience: Travel buyers, tour operators, hotel groups, and independent properties seeking frictionless distribution.