�TravelHero was selected because of their excellent reputation and their unique ability to provide reservations support for all of our lodging properties�, said Chuck Jones, CVB Director.  �We believe that they will make an excellent partner serving the needs of our lodging properties and giving our perspective visitors the most convenient way to make room reservations from a broad selection of lodging accommodations via the Internet.�

The agreement provides Athens CVB website visitors with unprecedented access to TravelHero�s extensive database of bookable properties. Lodging properties benefit from TravelHero�s simple turnkey system and exposure through an expanded distribution network. The joint effort between the two organizations creates an important link between convincing a visitor to come to a destination and actually booking a stay. The Athens CVB is dedicated to making the reservation process quick and easy, while at the same time ensuring comfort and excellent customer service. 

�We worked with the Athens CVB to develop a booking engine that will represent all Athens properties and allow visitors to make intelligent, informed choices among those properties,� said Barry Nakano, Director of Business Development for TravelHero. �It�s a win-win relationship for TravelHero, the Athens CVB, lodging properties and the traveling public.�

About TravelHero.com
TravelHero, founded in 1995, owns and operates the largest, most content-rich lodging database and online reservation system on the Internet - currently at over 110,000 properties worldwide. TravelHero�s private-label affiliate program provides destination marketing organizations with a simple, yet complete turnkey solution, which represents all lodging members. The company currently provides online reservations for over 50 convention and visitor bureaus worldwide, including Atlanta. Lodging operators can add their property to the database or update their property information online at http://partners.travelhero.com, via e-mail ([email protected]) or by phone (888-675-0024).