| Atlanta (Jan. 10, 2005) -- Nirvana Technology today announced
the rollout of BookNow! a dynamic online Activity Booking service for
hotel company and hotel websites. Nirvana hosts a world-class on-demand
activities service that enables prospective guests to self-book resort
activities and services from anywhere in the world. Properties do
not need special equipment or expertise to connect through Nirvana
technology. BookNow! has capabilities that allow hotels to link profitable services and amenities to online room reservations. The web based “On Demand” solution can be used to schedule guest activities that can  include complex
services such as spa or simpler activities like racquet sports,
classes, group tours, child care and multi-session seminars. The
BookNow! system not only opens up the activity booking process to
guests but also to concierge services, central reservation departments
and distribution partners. The browser-based user interface is designed
to accommodate customized text, graphics, availability and rate
presentations for each distinct user type.“BookNow! provides hotels with a way to use their websites to capture additional revenue from guests, while at the same time improving guest satisfaction and reducing administrative tasks,” said Dave Berkus, Chairman of Nirvana Technology. “With our fully exposed Web Services layer, we will offer rapid integration to property management, central reservation, electronic distribution and point of sale systems.” BookNow! also gives hotels the capability to easily create spontaneous purchase opportunities through kiosks or alliances with local businesses and sell their services online. Nirvana’s Activity Internet Booking Engine takes guests beyond other website booking functionality that limits shoppers to reserving guest rooms. With attractive HTML page design, BookNow! helps hotels boost RevPAR by allowing them to market and sell amenities and services to guests from a property’s own website, before the guests check in. Guests may now choose from a variety of add-on services to create their own business travel or vacation packages when they book their hotel reservations online. In addition, the Booknow! service may be implemented to replace an existing activity scheduling system providing end-to-end functionality, or it may be used in conjunction with an existing system to add web-booking capabilities. About Nirvana Technology Located in Roswell, Ga., Nirvana Technology, Inc. is a provider of Web-based activity scheduling, electronic distribution and retail point-of-sale solutions targeting the hospitality and travel package market. For additional information please call (770) 641-1527 or visit www.findingnirvana.com. Nirvana Technology and Finding Nirvana are a registered trademarks of Nirvana Technology Inc. Xpiron and BookNow are registered trademarks of Xpiron Inc. |