The Future of Transient Sourcing

Rate sourcing for the Business Transient Hotel Rate programme is still a key project for many Travel Managers but the process has not evolved as fast as the industry it is intended to serve.   Increasingly questions are asked about the purpose - and value - of the process….so why does it persist?   Does it still have a valid place within hospitality spend management?   What options/alternatives are there?   How can the process be improved and what benefits could this bring?