Press Release: WorldRes.com
April 16, 2002
CHICAGO, IL -- BookingCenter, a provider of integrated property management and Internet reservation systems and
WorldRes.com, a leading online hotel reservation network, yesterday announced a seamless, two-way connection between
WorldRes and BookingCenter.
Hotels, resorts, and inns of all sizes can now realize the power of combined property management and the WorldRes
distribution network. Simple and affordable software from BookingCenter automates the process of maintaining rates,
availability and rich content while accepting real-time, confirmed reservations from the WorldRes network. This
network includes top Internet travel sites, global distribution systems, travel agents and the consumer Web sites
PlacesToStay.com and BedandBreakfast.com.
``At WorldRes, we are committed to offering the most diverse and unique group of properties across our network,''
said Wolfgang Kitza, CEO of WorldRes. ``Our partnership with BookingCenter continues to help small, independent
hotels gain easy access to our system.''
``BookingCenter makes it easy to manage my WorldRes reservations,'' said Win Schahter, manager of Inn 1890 in San
Francisco, Calif. ``New reservations are directly entered into the software and my rates and availability are updated
automatically across the WorldRes network.''
``We are proud to be the only 2-way property management system partner with WorldRes. BookingCenter customers have
not only increased distribution through WorldRes, but also added a simple, automatic way of synchronizing their
rates and availability,'' said Jeff Twedale, co-founder and president of BookingCenter. ``Properties using BookingCenter
streamline Internet distribution and feel more comfortable about managing their inventory. Now, they can allocate
as much inventory as they desire without worrying about double-bookings -- the bookings come automatically to their
front desk.''
Properties easily set up and manage their profile on the WorldRes network through BookingCenter software. All information,
including rates, policies, images and inventory can be updated any time through a single keystroke.
About WorldRes.com
WorldRes.com is a leading online hotel reservation network with more than 30,000 properties. The network includes
over 2,000 Web distribution partners, travel agents and global distribution systems. WorldRes.com also owns and
operates the consumer Web sites, PlacesToStay.com (www.placestostay.com), BedandBreakfast.com (www.bedandbreakfast.com)
and DiscountPlaces.com (www.discountplaces.com). Founded in 1995, WorldRes.com is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif.,
with global offices in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
About BookingCenter
BookingCenter (http://www.bookingcenter.com) is a leading supplier of
management and reservation software. The company is committed to providing, simple, cost-efficient, reservation
products for the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, inns, condominiums, and timeshares. BookingCenter
Property Management Software was developed in 1991 and refined with user input to simplify the reservation process,
provide central reservation and online booking capabilities, and reduce marketing costs.
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Contact:
WorldRes.com
Lisa Perlmutter, 650/570-3473
lperlmutter@worldres.com
or
BookingCenter
Daniel Arendt, 707/292-4008
dan@bookingcenter.com