One of the best-loved features of the Internet is its versatility when it comes to arranging a trip somewhere. Not only can the interested party find out all about the desired destination, but he can also handle all the bookings online. The Destination Next website is an online resource that allows travel agents to provide such services to customers. Both those who are looking for lodging and cruise reservations are catered for via the featured products. Lodging is performed by a tool that goes by the apt name of “Hotel Reservations”. This feature has been designed employing a direct distribution model that allows hotels to manage rates and inventory in real-time. This tool makes for higher revenue as hotels that employ it are bound to maximize occupancy. On the other hand, the Cruise Reservations system on offer allows small agencies to receive cruise line pricings in real time, and display them alongside their own group rates on their websites. Lastly, a Portal management tool is featured as well, and it is aimed at destination marketing organizations.