Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based FreedomPay, a global commerce solution developer, revealed on November 12 that it has teamed up with Marriott International in order to deploy the FreedomPay Commerce Platform across Marriott’s lodging portfolio.
Marriott’s management says it intends to use FreedomPay’s platform in the US and Canada, and then it might start using it at its other locations throughout the world.
Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. It reportedly manages and franchises over 7,000 properties in around 132 countries and territories around the globe.
FreedomPay CEO and founder Tom Durovsik, stated:
“FreedomPay’s global reach is unique in the world of commerce and provides leading enterprises with a highly available and scalable single, unified platform across all continents versus managing a patchwork of disparate providers.”
As noted in a release, FreedomPay’s commerce platform provides support to merchants and businesses by helping them “merge security, identity, payments, loyalty, and advertising with proprietary data driven solutions.”
FreedomPay’s commerce solution is based on “fully integrated, patented technology” that provides “flexibility and optionality” for multinational companies operating in various industries. The company’s platform can be used at point of sale systems and by a wide range of merchant service providers.
According to FreedomPay’s developers:
“As corporations begin to consolidate commerce delivery across the globe, a single, unified platform is required to deliver a true omni-channel solution.”
Val Bauduin, controller and chief accounting officer at Marriott International, remarked:
“Marriott is committed to technology that facilitates unmatched customer service across the globe. We are excited to work with FreedomPay to drive innovation, speed to market, and scale toward our goal of a seamless customer experience.”
Durovsik added:
“The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is transformational for enterprises dealing with a rapidly changing payments landscape and focused on delivering best-in-class capabilities today and in the future. Our combined drive for innovation and commitment to technological advancement represents the future of hospitality and lodging.”