VISTA Chooses InnLink for Complete Reservation Services
HENDERSONVILLE, TN, October 31, 2007. InnLink Central Reservation Services today announced the signing and activation of VISTA(R) Inns to InnLink's comprehensive central reservation services. VISTA(R) is dedicated to revolutionizing the hotel franchising environment and achieving success through strong cooperative relationships with their franchisees. InnLink was selected to provide reservation services as part of VISTA(R)'s superior Operations Support. VISTA(R) properties will maximize their online booking capability using InnLink eLINK service to connect to GDS and internet channels, the booking engine, iLINK, and vLink, comprehensive voice reservation service. Each VISTA(R) Inns property will also have InnLink Revenue Management services to better manage inventory and channel distribution.
"We evaluate all suppliers based on their ability to form an effective mutually beneficial partnership with us and provide meaningful value to our franchise owners. InnLink has a commitment to our business partnership and is the right choice for VISTA(R) reservations. Through the complete suite of InnLink services, our properties will be able to maximize and optimize their exposure in the electronic marketplace. InnLink simplifies our franchisees ability to drive revenue while providing tools for the management of their individual properties." says Kelly J. Harvel, CHA - Executive Vice- President, VISTA(R). "We expect a very successful relationship contributing to growth for both our companies." The Mission of Vista Hospitality Solutions is to deliver measurable value to mid tier hotel owners by providing an equitable, uncomplicated franchise arrangement where the results are driven through uncompromising service, teamwork and active participation of our customers.
"VISTA(R) delivers a unique value set in the franchising market. Our mutual commitment to Customer Satisfaction and support to the hotel is the cornerstone of our partnership. InnLink's Gold Standard Customer Service Guarantee directly supports VISTA(R) Inns superior operations support objectives," states Per-Anders Wendin, InnLink's CEO. "We believe in the Vista(R) Inns mission and look forward to adding value to their operations as they continue to grow."
InnLink will provide the following services to VISTA(R) Inns and Suites:
o Connectivity to all four GDS companies
o Internet distribution to thousands of Internet websites
o Integrated, customizable booking engine on chain and property websites
o 24/7 private label toll-free voice reservations
o Easy-to-use data management through InnLink's web-based RESmatrix tool
o Revenue Management services
o Online training and guidance
o Gold Standard Customer Service Guarantee
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