News for the Hospitality Executive |
Southlake
– June 27, 2012 – Sabre
Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality
technology company, today announced that
Room Key, a new online hotel
search engine owned by six of the world’s leading hotel companies, now
has
access to real-time rates and availability for participating hotels in
Sabre’s SynXis Central
Reservations System. The implementation
of this partnership gives SynXis CRS hotel partners a new way to drive
unique
traffic and bookings to their hotel’s own website.
“Our customers have asked us to help facilitate and strengthen their overall consumer distribution strategy and this new relationship with Room Key addresses that exact need,” said Felix Laboy, president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions. “Last week we completed the first implementations with several of our large SynXis CRS customers and it was flawless. The connection is now available to all of our CRS properties who want to participate.” Launched in January of this year, and founded by Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Inc. and Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, or their respective affiliates, Room Key is designed to deliver relevant hotel information in an experience tailored for ease of hotel shopping. In May, the company peeled off the beta tag from Roomkey.com and enhanced the site’s offerings with the launch of new tools for travelers including integrated consumer reviews and a shortlist tool poised to transform hotel shopping into an interactive, social experience. Also in May, Roomkey.com welcomed nearly 4 million visitors, and launched its social media presence via Facebook (www.facebook.com/roomkey). Sabre Hospitality Solutions provides technology to the global hospitality industry. It operates one of the industry’s largest Software-as-a-Service businesses. Its reservations and property management system, marketing and distribution software, and Internet marketing and e-business solutions are used by more than 18,000 hotel properties around the world. Each year, it generates more than $12 billion in revenue for its customers. Sabre Hospitality Solutions is part of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company serving the world’s largest industry- travel and tourism. For more information please visit: www.sabrehospitality.com. |
Contact: Kim Blackmon Media Relations Sabre Hospitality Solutions Tel: +1-817-368-5402 [email protected] |