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GuestCentric Systems Joins Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA)
July 14, 2008
GuestCentric Systems (www.guestcentric.com), the premier Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for the independent hotel industry, announced their incorporation as member to the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA).
As a member of HEDNA, GuestCentric joins over 200 of the most influential companies in the hotel distribution industry focused in optimizing the use of current technology and influenced the development of current and emerging electronic distribution channels. HEDNA has emerged not only as a lobbying organization for the hotel industry but has also created an arena in which the major players cooperate in resolving issues and promoting electronic distribution systems. More
New Study Shows Online Presence Gap Between Independent Hotels and Chain Hotels Drifts Further
In times of economic uncertainty Independents need to turn to online to control costs and increase revenue
June 18, 2008
GuestCentric Systems (www.guestcentric.com), the premier Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for the independent hotel industry, released at a press conference at HITEC 2008 today results from a survey that shows that the online presence gap is widening between smaller, independent hotels and larger hotel chains in the US The survey was conducted by GuestCentric in February 2008 and 300 hotels located in the US were polled showing dramatic differences in terms of leveraging their online websites to book consumer and business travel online between independent hotels with less than 80 rooms and branded chain hotels. This gap is revealed in all of the main aspects analyzed in this survey: website and ability to receive online reservations, presence on internet distribution systems and average occupancy rate. More
GuestCentric Launches Innovative Online Marketing and Booking Platform for Independent Hotels
June 3, 2008
GuestCentric Systems (www.guestcentric.com), the premier Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for the independent hotel industry, announced today the launch of the first easy to use online marketing and distribution platform for independent hotels. Based on GuestCentric’s patent-pending InstantHotel technology hotel managers can now have a complete website up and running in less than one hour, complete with new offerings and promotions. With GuestCentric’s platform, independent hotels are now for the first time able to provide the rich online and offline experience that demanding guests expect without entering time-consuming and expensive customization projects. More
GuestCentric CEO to speak at the Hotel Technology Forum in London
May 20, 2008
GuestCentric Systems (www.guestcentric.com), the premier Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for the independent hotel industry, announced today that Pedro Colaco, GuestCentric’s President and CEO will speak at the Hotel Technology Forum in London on May 21st 2008. Mr. Colaco will address how web 2.0 technologies are creating the ultimate booking experience for hotel customers and how next-generation booking engine features like interactive deal shopping and one-click-checkout can improve conversion ratios and improve customer satisfaction. The Forum is free to attend and will take place on 21st May at the Business Design Centre in London alongside EyeforTravel’s annual European Travel Distribution Summit. More
GuestCentric Systems Joins Hotel Next Generation Technology (HTNG)
October 15, 2007
GuestCentric Systems, an early-stage startup that develops web services for travelers and the travel industry, today announced that it has joined Hotel Next Generation Technology (HTNG). As a member of HTNG, GuestCentric joins a worldwide list of leading company members, such as Agilysys, Cisco, IBM, Micros, Microsoft, PAR Springer-Miller and Pegasus among many others committed to the development of next-generation, customer-centric technologies to better meet the needs of the global hotel community. More
