Frankfurt, Germany, November 29, 2007� Trust International,
a Travelport brand and a global provider of technology and distribution
solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the successful
implementation of Okura Hotels & Resorts on the Trust|Voyager central
reservation system (CRS). Headquartered in Japan, Okura is one of
the premier luxury brands in Asia with 24 properties and more than 7,300
guest rooms.
As part of the service offering of The Private Label Company (The PLC),
the TRUST|Voyager CRS distribution technology supports the promotion of
Okura�s individual brand across the world by connecting their luxury hotel
portfolio to all four global distribution services (GDS) and numerous web
sites in real time under the GDS code �OC.�
�It was important for us to select a partner that will best deliver
and support our ever-growing global stature -- and a reliable and advanced
distribution technology is key to achieving this target,� said Mr. Masao
Taguchi, corporate executive officer and director at Hotel Okura Co., Ltd.
�With The PLC and the Trust|Voyager CRS we have found the right partner,
and this is affirmed by the increase in reservations that we have witnessed
since the implementation.�
�As a partner of The PLC, we are delighted to welcome Okura Hotels
& Resorts as a new user of our distribution technology,� commented
Richard Wiegmann, chief operating officer of Trust International. �We are
proud to assist Okura Hotels & Resorts with professional CRS, GDS and
call center services and thus support their brand strategy.�
About Trust International
Trust
International, a Travelport brand, is one of the world�s leading CRS providers
and international hospitality partners. Trust´s services and supporting
technologies help hotel chains and hospitality groups support their sales
and marketing activities with the latest distribution solutions. The range
of services includes CRS solutions and software, connectivity to all GDS
and IDS channels, an Internet booking engine and third party integration
to PMS, RMS and CMS systems. Trust International offers the full range
of CRS-related products such as content management, business intelligence
and commission payment services.
Via Trust´s own communication centers located in North America,
Europe and The Far East customers in 46 countries are served with private
label telephone reservation, concierge and telemarketing services.
Established in 1989 Trust International is renowned for its highly reliable
reservation platform, continuous investment in system software and hardware
and delivery of superior customer value.
(www.trustinternational.com)
About The Private Label Company (The PLC)
The Private Label Company, LLC empowers the finest hotels around the
world to maximize their brand recognition and realize their full sales
potential. As a joint venture between The Leading Hotels of the World,
Ltd. and Trust International, The PLC has extensive experience and resources
to take its clients to the forefront of an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Launched in January 2007, the organization is uniquely positioned to
deliver a comprehensive, yet cost-effective, suite of business solutions,
including international sales and marketing, reservation and distribution
technology, global voice reservations, customer relationship management
(CRM) and management consultation. The PLC provides these services
on an a la carte basis, or bundled together, according to the individual
client�s needs.
Using the offerings of The PLC, a hotel company can immediately extend
its distribution to meet demands around the world. The results are
increased revenue, greater brand recognition, and enhanced value for the
hotel management company.
About Okura Hotels & Resorts
Okura Hotels & Resorts, under the unifying paradigm of Best Accommodations,
Cuisine and Service (Best A.C.S.), has a total of 24 member hotels both
inside and outside Japan with 7,358 guest rooms. In the 29 years
since Okura Hotels & Resorts was established, it has built a global
network of tremendous quality and cooperation in Japan, Asia, and beyond.
Combining Japanese culture and superlative attention to detail with the
functionality of European and American hotels, the �Okura Brand� hospitality
satisfies the needs of all guests. From compact city hotels to world-famous
resorts, Okura Hotels & Resorts members are justifiably proud of their
individual brilliance. |