| IRVING, Texas & HONOLULU - April 28, 2003 -- Lexington Services,
part of MyTravel North America, the largest provider of global hotel reservations
in the nation and second largest in the world, announced today that Hawaii-based
Aston Hotels and Resorts(R)Hawaii, a ResortQuest International company,
has extended its current agreement for an additional three years.
The long term extension builds on the relationship Lexington and Aston
have established since 1999. Aston owns and operates 33 properties throughout
Waikiki, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii, ranging from budget
to luxury, and is known as the number one operator of suite and resort
condominium hotels in Hawaii.
 Under
the agreement, Lexington will provide electronic connectivity and exposure
through the major global distribution systems (GDS), and will facilitate
voice reservations for Aston guests throughout the US and Canada.
"Our selection by Aston Hotels and Resorts further acknowledges Lexington's
commitment to provide the highest level of service to the global hospitality
market," stated Shawn Heaton, president of Lexington Services. "For three
years we have handled the special needs of Aston guests, and we pride ourselves
in being considered an extension of their hotels. The combination of our
sophisticated technology and committed, sales-oriented staff helped develop
our call center into one of the industry's best."
About Lexington Services
Lexington Services is the largest provider of reservations and centrally
hosted technology services to hotels in North America. Lexington
capitalizes on the power of the travel agent global distribution systems
(GDS), Internet travel portals, marketing alliances and its own call center
strengths to manage and process hotel reservations electronically. Servicing
more than 3,500 hotels, encompassing 28 brands in 81 countries worldwide,
Lexington has corporate offices in Dallas/Las Colinas, Miami, Indianapolis,
and London, and has development representative offices in Germany, the
United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, France, Spain and Italy. More information
about Lexington Services is available at www.lexres.com.
About Aston Hotels & Resorts
Based in Honolulu, ASTON(R)Hawaii operates 33 condominium resorts
and hotels on the four major Hawaiian islands. The company is the number
one operator of suites and resort condominiums and hotels in Hawaii.
ResortQuest Hawaii, LLC, dba ASTON(R)Hawaii, is a ResortQuest International
company, the leading provider of condominium and vacation home rentals
in premier resort locations worldwide. For more information, visit ASTON's
award winning Web site at http://www.astonhotels.com
or call 800/92-ASTON (800/922-7866) from the U.S. Mainland and Canada for
reservations. From Hawaii, call 800/321-2558. ASTON's TDD telephone number
is 800/441-2344. |