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Best Western International Partners With TravelCLICK
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Hotel Chain Endorses TravelCLICK�s Hotel Solutions including Competitive Intelligence, 
Travel Agent Media and Preferred Placement Products
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CHICAGO (February 8, 2006) � TravelCLICK Inc., a leading provider of hotel business process management solutions, announced today that Best Western International has entered a multi-product partnership with TravelCLICK.  As part of the alliance, Best Western International is endorsing multiple offerings from TravelCLICK�s full set of business process management solutions to help its hotels drive long-term profitability through proven distribution strategies and tools.  The hotel chain is endorsing TravelCLICK�s competitive intelligence solutions including Hotelligence, FuturePACE and RateVIEW reporting tools.  Additionally, Best Western is supporting the use of TravelCLICK�s marketing and media solutions that include Travel Agent Media and preferred placement products such as Hotel Spotlight from Sabre Travel Network and Amadeus Instant Preference.

�With TravelCLICK, we have found a partner that will help our hotels increase market share and revenue,� said Beth Delci, Managing Director � eBusiness Initiatives for Best Western International.  �After learning how TravelCLICK�s range of solutions can support our properties throughout the entire distribution life cycle � from identifying market opportunities to optimize rates and leverage inventory to using GDS marketing tools to influence travel agents at the point of sale � we recommend that our hotels take advantage of these strategic solutions.� 

The real power behind TravelCLICK is the value of its solutions when they are used in combination with each other.  For example, TravelCLICK�s market intelligence tools provide visibility into the effectiveness of media campaigns with an immediate and complete picture of a property and its competitive set�s performance.  The integration of TravelCLICK�s solution sets together with the application of proven best practices through TravelCLICK field consultants will provide Best Western properties with a competitive edge.

�With this proactive approach, Best Western International positions itself as a true visionary for electronic distribution in its market,� said Robert Post, President and CEO of TravelCLICK.  �The power of these integrated solutions will help Best Western properties not only manage day-to-day operations more effectively, but also improve their competitive market share and overall financial performance.�

About Best Western International
Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN® with more than 4,100 hotels in 80 countries and territories. Best Western is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its members. For more information about Best Western, visit http://www.bestwestern.com/.

About TravelCLICK 
TravelCLICK (www.travelclick.net) is the leading provider of hotel business process management (BPM) solutions that drive long-term profitability.  TravelCLICK helps hotels maximize asset ROI by combining innovative market analysis and proven industry best practices with advanced technology to develop and implement high-return strategies.  The company offers a full set of solutions including reservations and distribution management, market intelligence-based decision support, and marketing services.  Established in 1996 and headquartered in the Chicago area, TravelCLICK has over 12,000 customers in more than 140 countries around the world.

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Contact:

TravelCLICK
Katrina Pruitt-Andrews
410.257.9154
[email protected]
 

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TravelCLICK Distribution Management Solution Supports Multiple Pricing Layers Across Major Distribution Models / December 2005
Sabre Travel Network and TravelCLICK Launch Enhancement to Hotel Spotlight; New Precision Path Analytical Tool Now Available / November 2005
TravelCLICK Acquires Vantis International Corporation; Vantis Customers Gain a Full Range of Revenue-Building Reservations and Decision-Support Solutions / October 2005
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TravelCLICK Announces Call For Entries for The 2005 E-Marketer of the Year Awards / September 2005
TravelCLICK Names New CFO and CIO / September 2005
BTG-Jianguo Hotels and Resorts Selects TravelCLICK�s iHotelier Central Reservation System / August 2005
Wynn Las Vegas, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Select TravelCLICK�s iHotelier CRS Platform / June 2005
TravelCLICK Names Robert Post as President and Chief Executive Officer / May 2005
Accor North America Hotels Selects TravelCLICK�s ChannelManager / April 2005
Major Hotel Chains Grow Internet Reservations Over 22% in 2004; Brand Websites Increase Volume of Reservations Over 31% / April 2005 
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TravelCLICK Expands Commitment to iHotelier / August 2004

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