| MCLEAN, VA- September 16 � SynXis, a leading
provider of reservation management and distribution systems for the hospitality
industry, announced today they have expanded their European operations
by providing direct reservation services to Hot Key International�s strategic
accounts, approximately 900 properties in 35 countries. These customers
will benefit from the industry-leading reservation distribution services
they previously received through Hot Key.
Based in England, Hot Key International was founded
in 1991, but has recently announced their dissolution as a representation
company.
�The recent disappointing trading conditions in
international travel made it increasingly difficult for us to continue
providing the service our properties were accustomed to. We realized
that the perfect solution would be to transfer the management of our accounts
to SynXis,� said Martin Miller, former president and founder of Hot Key
International. �Over the past year, we have been extremely pleased
with the service that we have received from SynXis. While it is always
difficult for a company to be in this position, knowing that your customers
will be professionally taken care of certainly helps.�
Brendon Weir, one of Hot Key�s founders, has
joined the SynXis team as Director of Sales in their European office in
Amsterdam. Mr. Weir has been instrumental in overseeing the transition
of the strategic accounts including Minotel Deutschland and Akzent Hotels
(both in Germany), PBI Hotels (Poland), MHR Collections (Europe and the
Middle East), and Beautiful Italy.
�Using the SynXis technology, we were able to
increase the productivity of our properties within weeks of making the
switch,� Weir said. �SynXis�s ability to deliver on their product
and service commitments is unique in this industry and I am looking forward
to being a part of their dynamic team.�
�This has been a tremendous opportunity for SynXis,�
commented Kostas Trivizas, European Managing Director of SynXis.
�When we were presented with Hot Key�s no longer being able to support
their customers, our team reacted swiftly to solve the problem. Now,
instead of this being a major headache for everyone involved, the customers
will transfer to us seamlessly, ensuring they don�t miss a single reservation.�
About SynXis Corporation
 SynXis®
Corporation's Internet-native ASP solution delivers full electronic distribution
and reservations management capabilities to the worldwide hospitality industry.
The SynXis Reservation Management System, at the solution's core, empowers
hotel operators to consolidate and manage hotel inventory from all sources
- seamless GDS connectivity, over 1200 popular Internet travel sites, private-label
central reservations systems, and full-service hotel Web sites. It
also helps hotels build revenue by enabling them to independently manage
each distribution channel from one easy-to-use control center. SynXis
does not require major upfront investment and hotels can realize substantial
cost savings with SynXis' simple transaction based pricing model.
SynXis is the technology source for more than 4,600 hotels, bed and breakfasts,
resorts, and destinations, including, Harrah's, VIP International, Interstate
Hotels & Resorts, Colonial Williamsburg, and Jumeirah Hotels. SynXis'
corporate headquarters are in McLean, VA, with offices in Denver and Amsterdam.
For more information on SynXis and its products, please call 703-448-2530,
e-mail [email protected], or visit our
Web site at www.synxis.com. |