As a result, not only will Pegasus reduce agent waits for payments from two weeks to next-day, but will also greatly diminish the carbon footprint of payments by eliminating check printing and delivery. The arrangement also reduces or eliminates fees and potential for errors. This direct benefit to agents is important to FCm, which regularly processes thousands of Pegasus hotel commission records each month, according to Stephen O�Dwyer, Corporate Implementation Leader of FCm Travel Solutions.

�Time is money for our agents, which means the more time-efficient and cost-effective we can make commission payments, the better,� said O�Dwyer. �By combining Pegasus� direct credit payment system and weekly electronic transaction file, we�ve taken better to �best�. As we receive both the transaction file and funds credited to our bank every Wednesday, we can confidently allocate resources each Thursday with no guesswork about timing or reliability of the mail, and fewer bank fees for multiple deposits or currency exchanges.�

While already the leader in commission processing, Pegasus Solutions continues to up the ante with services like the Asia-Pacific direct deposit banking facility to keep up with the demands of the global travel industry and the more earth-friendly agent, added Mark S. Dubrow, Pegasus president of financial services.

�Given the sheer volume of commissions we process with FCm each month, this is truly a breakthrough in terms of ease of use and improved efficiency for the client and the environment,� said Dubrow. �This facility will allow agents in Australia and New Zealand using Pegasus Commission Processing to receive commissions more quickly, with greater reliability and minimal damage to the environment.�

Pegasus Commission Processing streamlines commission payments for hotels and suppliers, and facilitates collections for travel agents, processing more than $500 million in commissions each year. Offering agents regularly scheduled, consolidated payments in their preferred currency, Pegasus provides commission services to more than 35,000 properties, as well as the majority of the world�s travel agencies and travel distributors in more than 200 countries. 

About FCm Travel Solutions
FCm Travel Solutions is one of the world's leading corporate travel and expense management consultancies, blending global presence with local, personalized and flexible service. Providing end-to-end solutions, including dedicated travel managers, strategic account management, expense management, traveler security, travel technology, procurement, MICE and executive travel, FCm has a regionally focused global network that ensures in-depth understanding of each client's local business culture and travel environment. The company�s solutions create value for companies large and small, by guaranteeing time and cost efficiencies in their travel management. More information is available online at www.fcmtravel.com.

About Pegasus
Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. Founded in 1989, Pegasus� customers include a majority of the world�s travel agencies and more than 86,000 hotel properties around the globe. Pegasus� services include central reservation systems, electronic distribution services, commission processing and payment services, and marketing representation services, including the consumer Web site, www.hotelbook.com. The company�s representation services, including Utell® Hotels & Resorts and Unirez by Pegasus�, are used by more than 9,300 member hotels in more than 130 countries, making Pegasus the hotel industry�s largest third-party marketing and reservations provider. Pegasus has 16 offices in 11 countries, including regional hubs in London, Singapore and Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, please visit www.pegs.com, or log onto the company�s industry blog at blog.pegs.com. 

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