| Frankfurt, Germany, February 6, 2008 � Trust International
a global provider of technology and distribution solutions for the hospitality
industry, today announced the renewal of its central reservation system
(CRS), global distribution system (GDS) and Internet distribution channels
(IDS) services agreement with NH Hoteles, the third largest European business
hotel group. NH Hoteles operates 340 hotels with 50,204 rooms in
22 countries in Europe, America and Africa, including 26 Jolly Hotels.
NH Hoteles is using the Trust|Voyager CRS - one of the industry�s most reliable and comprehensive web-based reservation systems - for distribution by linking their internal reservation system with the Trust network. This solution allows their hotels to work within their own environment yet have access to the latest functionalities available for GDS and Internet distribution and thereby achieve immediate, accurate distribution to the most important points of sale. The Trust|Voyager CRS technology ensures a seamless and efficient process, and the reliable system platform enables the brand to maintain strong bonds with travel intermediaries and travelers worldwide. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Trust International and to further strengthening NH's reputation as one of the best European hotel chains,� said Iñigo Onieva, Corporate Officer Marketing & E-Distribution of NH Hoteles. �With the reliable and innovative Trust|Voyager CRS we have been able to support the expansion of the NH brand at its best.� NH Hoteles successfully integrated all of its recently acquired Jolly Hotels properties into the systems in two months, including corporate agreements and two-way interface connectivity between NH�s internal reservation system and Trust|Voyager CRS, Brand Web, web sites, web shoppers and agencies. In the past two years, through the GDS and IDS, NH�s number of reservations booked has grown more than 20% and total revenue has increased more than 26% each year, independent of its purchase of Jolly Hotels. �NH Hoteles expects quality and service from its service providers and we are proud to continue our relationship with such a well-respected hotel group, allowing them to focus on their core business and ongoing growth,� commented Richard Wiegmann, Chief Operating Officer, Trust International. �Trust|Voyager´s flexibility is well-suited to meet NH�s need to work within their own environment, yet leverage all the benefits of our state-of-the-art reservation technology while maintaining low overall cost-per-transaction.� About Trust International
Via Trust´s own communication centers located in North America, Europe and The Far East customers in 47 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. About NH Hoteles NH Hoteles (www.nh-hotels.com) ranks third among European business hotels. NH Hoteles currently has 340 hotels with 50,204 rooms in 22 countries in Europe, America and Africa. NH Hoteles has at present 50 new projects for hotels under construction, which will provide 9,000 new rooms. NH Hoteles stands out in quality both as regards services and facilities, with very carefully thought out decoration, intended to please all tastes and making the guest feel comfortable. NH Hoteles� establishments offer the most advanced technologies designed to facilitate the guest�s communication as well as his work and leisure. The restaurants are another priority for hotels in the Chain, offering guest first-rate cuisine. Furthermore, the prestigious restaurateur Ferran Adrià, creator of El Bulli restaurant, has entered into an association with NH Hoteles, launching new concepts such as �nhube�, pioneering spaces in the hotel sector combining food, leisure and rest for the chain�s guest, and �Fast Good�. NH Hoteles is a responsible company in the Tourism industry. The Chain offer hotel services which anticipate present and future needs of both our internal and external stakeholders (Employees, Clients, Shareholders, Suppliers, Environment, etc.), the communities where we operate and future generations with maximum attention to detail and efficient and sustainable solutions. NH Hoteles is listed on the Stock Exchange of Madrid. |
