Just Like the Airlines, Online Check-in Now Available
for All Omni Hotel Guests
IRVING, Texas, June 13, 2007 - Omni Hotels announces the brandwide
launch of a new, innovative online check-in process, similar to offerings
of the airline industry. The new process begins with an email sent to guests
who have opted in and made a reservation through Omni's proprietary systems.
Any guest can also access the intuitive online check-in process from the
"Existing Reservations" page on omnihotels.com
anytime and anywhere up to 48-hours and within at least two hours of their
arrival. Guests simply use Omni's Select Guest loyalty program number or
their last name and confirmation number to access their reservation.
"With the hectic schedules of business executives, the wear and tear
of travel and today's high occupancy levels in key business travel markets,
Omni decided to provide guests with the ease, control and reassurance that
their room will be ready in advance," said Mike Deitemeyer, president of
Omni Hotels. "We now offer guests another high-tech and high-touch experience
that truly fits their needs."
Advance check-in is a simple four-step process:
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Guests begin the check-in process via the email they receive 48-hours in
advance of their stay or can also go to Omni Hotels' website.
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They then confirm their preferred room type and provide an estimated time
of arrival.
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By confirming the credit card, the guest also authorizes their charges.
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Then the guest simply clicks the "Check-in" button.
After completing the process, the guest will receive a screen confirming
that they are checked-in along with a confirmation number, and finally
they will receive a check-in receipt. Upon arrival, guests exchange the
receipt for their prepared room key and welcome packet waiting for them
at the front desk.
According to a study by Compete, Inc., hotel guests want and expect
branded websites to provide a better "total travel experience." Further,
one- third said online check-in was significant. Omni Hotels, which already
leads the upscale category for guest satisfaction according to J.D. Power
and Associates for the past two years, continues to respond to the vital
wants and needs of travelers with this new online check-in initiative.
"Service enhancements that are geared to making the pre-arrival experience
easier for business guests, such as online check-in, continue to be important
guest satisfaction factors," said Linda Hirneise, hotel practice partner
for J.D. Power and Associates. "Omni Hotels continues to drive for leadership
in guest satisfaction by launching these types of initiatives."
About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels was recently ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among
Upscale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 North America
Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM) for the second year in a row. The brand
creates compelling, memorable guest experiences by tempting the senses
in innovative ways, surrounding them with a balanced blend of scents, sounds,
sights, textures and tastes. Omni Hotels offers luxury accommodations at
40 hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations
across North America. |