Hotel Online Special Report Jumers Castle Hotels Appoints ERS as Electronic Reservation Provider OLATHE, KS, May 10, 1999 – Electronic Representation Services (ERS) announced today that Jumers Castle Hotels has chosen ERS to be its reservation provider to the Global Distribution Systems. By using ERS, Jumers Hotels will be able to offer their properties top-notch reservation services for GDS and Internet, reporting and marketing services. Jumers will maintain the “JU” or “JH” code in the GDS.
“Adding a high quality customer like Jumers Castle Hotels to the ERS customer list is a real win for us,” said Bill St. Angelo, President of ERS. “Jumers decision to allow ERS to handle their private label reservations proves that ERS is the right choice for customers looking for excellent customer service from a highly skilled database department. Our flexibility allows us to respond rapidly to customers.”
“After a diligent search on electronic solution options we felt ERS was best suited to handle our expansion of services and resources, ” said Michael Maginn, Corporate Director of Public Relations. “ We are placing greater emphasis on electronic reservations and ERS offered us the solutions to better service our customers.”
Jumers began processing with ERS on May 7, 1999 just two weeks after contract signing. They were previously using TSR as their representation company.
Jumers Background Jumers Hotels & Casino began in 1970 with a hotel in Peoria, Illinois where their Corporate Headquarters are located. The hotel chain has five properties and two hotels under management contract in South Dakota. A floating casino was added in 1992, docked at the Boatworks in Rock Island, Illinois. Jumer’s European Themed Hotels with their Old World charm is nationally known and well patronized. Jumers has established its reputation as a premier hotel provider.
The History of Jumer’s
Jumer Hotels & Casinos Inc. has grown from its beginnings as a restaurant originally on the site of the current Peoria Lodge. In 1960, D. James Jumer purchased Kramer’s, an established family dining spot for over 25 years prior to that. A few years later, he redesigned the restaurant into a German motif and furnished it with fine antiques and art objects now familiar to the public as a Jumer hallmark.
In 1970, the hotel was added to the site and the complex became the first Jumer’s Castle Lodge. In 1973, a second Castle Lodge, complete with a moat at the entry to the property, was built in Bettendorf, Iowa–high on a bluff overlooking the Quad Cities. The historic Urbana Lincoln Hotel was purchased in 1977 and converted into the third Jumer’s Castle Lodge. The complete renovation was done in a way to retain the historical integrity of the building which is designated as a Historical Landmark.
In 1982, the Galesburg Sheraton Motor Inn was acquired and carefully converted to the first Jumer’s Continental Inn. The decor departs from the Bavarian motif, expanding to reflect the tradition of several European countries while still including the extensive use of antiques, wood, and greenery associated with the Jumer Hotels.
In June of 1988, the 180 room Jumer’s Chateau opened in Bloomington, Illinois. This hotel was designed in the style of a French country chateau, and was quickly accepted as the premier hotel and conference center of the Bloomington – Normal area.
In March of 1992, the Boatworks opened in Rock Island, Illinois. This four-vessel fleet consists of the two vintage towboats; “T.G. Gerow” serves as the office and sales area; the “Effie Afton”, was renovated as a restaurant and lounge; and the “Ockerson”, formerly a Corps of Engineers dredge, was redesigned as ticketing offices, reception area and V.I.P. Lounge. Completing the Boatworks is the “Casino Rock Island”, a 200-foot, 750 passenger paddlewheel excursion boat, with the added excitement of riverboat casino gaming. The “Casino Rock Island” is widely regarded as the most beautiful casino boat on the Rivers, and attracts a large and loyal following.
Jumer Hotels and Casinos, Inc. continues investigating outstanding sites, both hotels and restaurants, and for its riverboat casinos, bringing the Jumer experience to an ever enlarging group of guests throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Upon entering a Jumer Hotel guests will find themselves immediately surrounded by European Elegance without even leaving the U.S.! Mr. Jumer has shared his private collection by displaying many antiques and paintings throughout each one of the hotels.
Jumer’s Castle Lodge, Peoria, Illinois
ERS Background ERS is a privately held company based in Olathe, Kansas. ERS maintains offices in Carlsbad, California and Toronto, Ontario. ERS was founded in 1992 to provide reservation services to independent hotels and private label chains. ERS offers complete reservation functionality in the Global Distribution Systems and the Internet. ERS has over 250 independent member properties and private labels for Robert F. Warner and Jumers.
The History of Jumer’s
Jumer Hotels & Casinos Inc. has grown from its beginnings as a restaurant originally on the site of the current Peoria Lodge. In 1960, D. James Jumer purchased Kramer’s, an established family dining spot for over 25 years prior to that. A few years later, he redesigned the restaurant into a German motif and furnished it with fine antiques and art objects now familiar to the public as a Jumer hallmark.
In 1970, the hotel was added to the site and the complex became the first Jumer’s Castle Lodge. In 1973, a second Castle Lodge, complete with a moat at the entry to the property, was built in Bettendorf, Iowa–high on a bluff overlooking the Quad Cities. The historic Urbana Lincoln Hotel was purchased in 1977 and converted into the third Jumer’s Castle Lodge. The complete renovation was done in a way to retain the historical integrity of the building which is designated as a Historical Landmark.
In 1982, the Galesburg Sheraton Motor Inn was acquired and carefully converted to the first Jumer’s Continental Inn. The decor departs from the Bavarian motif, expanding to reflect the tradition of several European countries while still including the extensive use of antiques, wood, and greenery associated with the Jumer Hotels.
In June of 1988, the 180 room Jumer’s Chateau opened in Bloomington, Illinois. This hotel was designed in the style of a French country chateau, and was quickly accepted as the premier hotel and conference center of the Bloomington – Normal area.
In March of 1992, the Boatworks opened in Rock Island, Illinois. This four-vessel fleet consists of the two vintage towboats; “T.G. Gerow” serves as the office and sales area; the “Effie Afton”, was renovated as a restaurant and lounge; and the “Ockerson”, formerly a Corps of Engineers dredge, was redesigned as ticketing offices, reception area and V.I.P. Lounge. Completing the Boatworks is the “Casino Rock Island”, a 200-foot, 750 passenger paddlewheel excursion boat, with the added excitement of riverboat casino gaming. The “Casino Rock Island” is widely regarded as the most beautiful casino boat on the Rivers, and attracts a large and loyal following.
Jumer Hotels and Casinos, Inc. continues investigating outstanding sites, both hotels and restaurants, and for its riverboat casinos, bringing the Jumer experience to an ever enlarging group of guests throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Upon entering a Jumer Hotel guests will find themselves immediately surrounded by European Elegance without even leaving the U.S.! Mr. Jumer has shared his private collection by displaying many antiques and paintings throughout each one of the hotels.
Jumer’s Castle Lodge, Peoria, Illinois Contact: Jan Dwire Baldwin ERS 1 (416) 686-7339 Michael Maginn Jumers 1 (309) 673-0730 Also See: The Battle for Electronic Shelf Space on the Global Distribution Network / Arthur Andersen / Summer 1998