| SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 16, 1998 -- WorldRes, Inc. (TM),
the Internet-based hotel reservation network, is working with Yahoo! Inc.
(NASDAQ: YHOO) to distribute WorldRes lodging content in the United States
on the world's most visited Internet site (http://www.yahoo.com).
WorldRes is providing Yahoo! Lodging (http://lodging.yahoo.com)
with hotel, bed and breakfast "Yahoo! is a leading brand on the Internet today and we are absolutely thrilled to be associated with them," said Scott Potter, vice president of business development for WorldRes. "We have been working hard to provide our properties with every opportunity to reach Internet travelers and with millions of users each day, Yahoo! provides us with a powerful distribution platform." "Yahoo! is constantly seeking to expand the depth of services we offer our users," said Jean Teather, producer of Yahoo! Lodging. "By working with WorldRes, Yahoo! Lodging offers travelers comprehensive information for properties throughout the United States." About WorldRes WorldRes, Inc., founded in 1995, provides Internet sales and marketing
to hotels worldwide. Hotels interested in joining the WorldRes system can
enroll online at http://www.worldres.com
or contact WorldRes Sales either by phone at (650) 372-1700, or by
e-mail to [email protected].
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resort descriptions from which users can access WorldRes listings. WorldRes
listings feature content-rich hotel information that includes property
and room photos, services and amenities, nearby attractions and special
offers. WorldRes offers real-time, confirmed online reservations at these
properties - many of which cannot be directly booked on other major travel
Web sites. Travelers can access WorldRes information on the newly
launched Yahoo! Lodging.