| DALLAS � October 14, 2003 � Further helping hotels broaden their customer
reach through a supplier-friendly distribution channel Travelweb LLC, owned
by Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Marriott and Starwood hotels, Priceline.com
and Pegasus Solutions, announced today the addition of six new websites
to its Distribution Partner Program. Travelweb gives its distribution
partners access to the most competitive prices from 11,000 hotels including
more than 100 well-known brands.
Other leading travel sites such as Continental.com, AAVacations.com,
OneTravel.com and PleasantHolidays.com have chosen Travelweb for broader
distribution and are now joined by:
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Ehotelrates.com � designed to support conventions and visitors bureaus
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Hotelweb.com � a priceline.com company
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Lowestfare.com � a priceline.com company
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Emeetingsonline.com � designed to support meeting planners
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Rezconnect.com � a full-service travel site
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Idine.com � a loyalty-point dining site
�Hotels and online distributors alike are recognizing the benefits of the
Travelweb distribution network and are switching from well-known conglomerates
that are commoditizing the hotel lodging business and failing to optimize
the revenue potential for their valuable distribution partners,� said Fred
Bean, vice president of hotel sales and relations for Travelweb LLC. �Travelweb�s
mission is to return the management of their own inventory and revenue
back to the hotels while giving our distribution partners access to the
largest merchant inventory available online � obviously it�s working.�
Travelweb�s Distribution Partner Program allows third-party distributors
to quickly and easily maximize revenue potential by giving their online
customers access to a wide array of hotel product, customer service and
unique merchandising opportunities.
In addition to the increased revenue potential, Travelweb Distribution
Partners benefit from:
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Competitive rates
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Enhanced website value
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Easy implementation
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Broader product offering
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Available in multiple currencies
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Guaranteed payment
For information on how to join Travelweb�s Distribution Partner Program
email [email protected].
About Travelweb LLC
 Travelweb
LLC is a travel distribution company. Owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation
(NYSE: HLT), Hyatt Corporation, Marriott International (NYSE: MAR), InterContinental
Hotels Group (NYSE: IHG), Starwood Hotels (NYSE: HOT), priceline.com (Nasdaq:
PCLN) and travel technology provider Pegasus Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS),
Travelweb pioneered the seamless merchant distribution model which is credited
for returning yield and revenue management capabilities back to hoteliers
and for broadening their distribution options. Travelweb automates
the distribution of discounted rooms and brings new cost and time efficiencies
to the market. Travelweb's private label offerings distributed through
Travelweb.com and leading third-party Internet partners such as lowestfare.com,
aavacations.com, and continental.com, give consumers access to a the largest
selection of hotel accommodations at discounted rates online. Travelweb
LLC is a private company headquartered in Dallas and can be found on the
internet at www.travelweb.com. |