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Trust International enters Chinese market with its innovative Hotel Reservation System - Voyager CRS
Frankfurt, Germany/Langley, UK Oct, 2006, Trust International, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions for the hospitality and leisure industry, today announced a new agreement with Pana Pacific Travel for GDS representation and Voyager CRS services for HNA International Hotels & Resorts Management Co. Ltd (HNA Hotels).
HNA Hotels manages 28 hotels in many key cities of mainland China such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Hainan Island and will use the generic two-letter code* operated by Trust International as a way to achieve cost-effective worldwide GDS (Global Distribution System) and Internet distribution using the latest technology and connectivity. This approach brings hotels a cost-effective method of distribution the information and rates of the HNA Hotels to the world wide traveler and to receive reservations directly from the GDS and from Internet distribution channels.
'As an international travel company we know that our Hotels need to connect directly with consumers and travel agencies worldwide and by working with TrustInternational we are able to deliver on this requirement,' said Mr. Kenneth Fong, CEO of HNA International Hotels. 'We are confident that Trust International latest technology paired with excellent services such as commission payments will enable us to be one of the leading hotel groups in China and ensure that we are ahead of the competition.'
'The agreement with Pana gives Trust International the opportunity to become a key player in China's growing hotel distribution market,' said Richard Wiegmann, COO of Trust International. 'This partnership allows us to accelerate our expansion in a market with vast, and virtually untapped, potential.'
*The two-letter code is designated as YH.
About Trust International
Trust International (www.trustinternational.com) develops and implements state-of-the-art central reservation systems, providing tailor-made, real-time reservations and global distribution solutions for the hospitality industry. Trust International services include CRS services and software, private label telephone lines, connectivity to all Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and various Web sites and Internet platforms as well as the full range of Connectivity, Data Management, CRS and Global Voice Solutions are offered to the hotel and car rental businesses. The company serves 44 countries from its Customer Communication Centers strategically located in North America, Europe and The Far East.
About HNA International Hotels & Resorts
HNA International Hotels & Resorts Management Co.Ltd. is a subsidairy of HNA group£ which established in April, 2005. As a hotel management company, it is responsible for brand building and hotel operations for the entrusted properties. By the July of 2006, there are 24 hotels under the HNA hotel brand, which are located in Hainan, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Taiyuan, Nanchang, Kunming, Tianjin and Huangshan.The total room number is up to 8042. With the advanced management concept, standardized management system and professional management team, HNA International Hotels & Resort Management company provides different hotel supportingprogram by entrustment,franchise, provision of hotel management consantancy service, etc., to strive for the strategy goal of managing 50 properties by year 2008 and create an asia known hotel brand in 3 years, a world known hotel brand in 10 years,finally to become an international excellent hotel management group.
About Pana Pacific Travel
Pana Pacific Travel was established in Los Angeles, California in 1998. The corporate office is located in Shanghai, China. Pana´s technology solutions represent the highest level of innovation, quality & reliability, and we are fully committed to maintaining these high standards through our customer service. Pana Pacific Travel is launching the most comprehensive internet-based, state-of-the-art Central Reservation System, driven by the groundbreaking technology of Travelport, the world's most renowned provider of hospitality services.
Christiane Seelgen
Trust International
+49(0)69 664 089 1502
e-mail: cseelgen@trustinternational.com
www.trustinternational.com
For more Information on Pana Pacific Travel and HNA Hotels :
Joanne Siu
Director of Sales & Marketing
HNA International Hotels and Resorts Management Co. Ltd
Tel:(86) 898 6673 9726
Fax:(86) 898 6651 9226
Email:qw_xiao@hnair.com website: www.hnahotel.com |
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