Press Release: Resort Data Processing, Inc.
January 9, 2002
VAIL, CO -- Resort Data Processing, Inc. (RDP), a leading developer of PC-based property management systems for
independent hotels, condominiums, and resorts, announces a strategic alliance with Lexington Services, a part of
MyTravel Group and a leading Global Distribution System (GDS) provider.
With this strategic alliance in place, RDP customers will enjoy the benefits of seamless GDS connectivity and a
two-way GDS interface. By developing the interface, RDP is incorporating the revenue-generating capabilities of
the GDS into the RDP property management system. For over 20 years, RDP has thrived by selling property management
systems built to increase profits. The Lexington GDS interface is critical for all independent properties looking
to maximize reservation distribution channels. By developing a two-way interface, reservations will flow directly
from the GDS to the RDP property management system. In addition, property rates and availability will be automatically
updated on the GDS, providing yield management and true last room availability.
Barry Biegler, president of Resort Data Processing, is dedicated to increasing reservation distribution channels
for all independent RDP hotels, resorts, and condominiums. According to Biegler: ``The strategic alliance formed
with Lexington Services bands RDP customers into a buying block capable of securing services at rates normally
available only to large hotel chains. In addition, the functionality of the RDP/Lexington interface is unrivaled
in the industry today.''
``Resort Data Processing is a very progressive company that shares a common vision with Lexington,'' states Zolon
Wilkins, III, President of Lexington Services. ``Lexington Services is excited to be the exclusive GDS provider
for Resort Data Processing and looks forward to working with RDP and offering our hotel members the technology
that independent hotels have not been offered before.''
About RDP
Resort Data Processing, Inc. (RDP), founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vail, Colorado, markets and installs property
management systems worldwide, with over 1,000 installations on six continents. Target markets include:
-- Hotels and Resorts
-- Condominium Hotels
-- Timeshare Condominiums
-- Conference Centers
-- Vacation Rental Companies
-- Campgrounds
Additional information about Resort Data Processing is available at www.resortdata.com.
About Lexington Services
Lexington Services, a part of MyTravel Group, is the largest provider of reservations and centrally hosted technology
services to hotels in North America and second largest in the world. As the exclusive marketer and distributor
of the SPIRIT(TM) Reservation System, Powered by CSC Services, Lexington capitalizes on the power of the travel
agent global distribution systems (GDS), Internet travel portals, marketing alliances and its own call center strengths
to manage and process hotel reservations electronically. Servicing nearly 4,000 hotels, encompassing 28 brands
in 81 countries worldwide, Lexington has corporate offices in Dallas/Las Colinas, Los Angeles, Miami, London and
Paris, and has development representative offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia and Asia. More
information about Lexington Services is available at www.lexres.com.
MyTravel Group North America is a leading specialized distributor of leisure travel products, including cruise
vacations, vacation packages, domestic and international airline tickets and European auto rentals, and is a leading
provider of travel services, such as electronic hotel reservation services, specialized hotel programs and services
and incentive travel programs. The company provides services to both travel agents and travelers, offering a unique
combination of specialized expertise, the ability to compare options from multiple providers and competitive prices.
More information about MyTravel Group may be obtained through their Web site at www.mytravel.com.
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Contact:
Resort Data Processing, Inc., Vail
Mark Kleinsmith, 970/845-1163
info@resortdata.com
www.resortdata.com