Be Your Own Travel Agent With New Trip Watcher Alerts From Hotwire

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 23 /PRNewswire/ — Hotwire(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced Trip Watcher, the newest addition to the Hotwire family of cost- and time-saving travel planning tools. Trip Watcher gives customers better control, value and flexibility when booking trips by allowing them to “watch” specific itineraries, through both email alerts and a personal “My Account” page on Hotwire.com(R).
Trip Watcher acts as a user’s own travel agent. It takes into consideration dates, destination, and (if flying) possible airports and compares them with Hotwire itineraries. If there’s a way to save money by moving the trip a day, or using another airport, Hotwire notifies the customer through an email and by updating their “My Account” page. Additionally, Trip Watcher allows more travel choices by providing customers the ability to specify destinations they would like to go within any 60-day range and then monitors the dates and finds the lowest available Hotwire prices on hotels, airfares and car rentals.
Via email, Trip Watcher notifies customers when rates on a hotel room, car rental or airfare drop on and around their preferred travel dates. With a single email, Trip Watcher updates travelers on the trips that they’ve been watching — up to 25 trips at a time. Customers can also login to their “My Account” page on the Hotwire website to manage their account and see the latest updates to their searches. The customer’s Trip Watcher page keeps a running history of their requested dates and destinations, indicating changes in price and offering alternatives.
“As car, plane and hotel rates continue to skyrocket, consumers want a tool that can help them find low prices without the hassle,” said Clem Bason, vice president of merchandising and travel expert at Hotwire.com. “With a convenient email, Trip Watcher gives our customers updated rates, along with alternate-date savings and bonus days that will help stretch their travel dollars.”
Trip Watcher is the latest addition to the line of Hotwire planning tools that help consumers find deep discounts with the most convenience. The portfolio of planning tools also includes Flexible Date Search, TripStarter, the Hotwire travel Value Index and Local Trips. Hotwire makes travel planning simple by providing everything travelers need to know about their favorite destinations in one place so they can kick start their trip planning.
For more information about the Hotwire Trip Watcher, visit .
About Hotwire
Hotwire.com(R) is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire(R) negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Independent travel Web Sites, Two Years in a Row.” Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. . CST: 2053390-40. NST: 20003-0209. For more information, visit .
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Lenox Hotel Deploys Colubris to Provide Superior Wireless Access

AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — HITEC 2008 — Colubris Networks, the leading global provider of intelligent wireless LANs (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers, today announced that the Lenox Hotel, one of Boston’s premier hotels, has deployed a Colubris wireless network to provide its guests with high-quality, always-available Internet access. The Lenox hotel deployed the Colubris wireless solution through Safety NetAccess, a leading national high-tech solutions company that provides a broad range of technology products and services.
The Lenox hotel is a 214-room luxury hotel located in Boston’s exclusive Back Bay neighborhood. The company had been providing wireless access to its guests, but during a recent renovation of the hotel, decided to upgrade its wireless network to make it more secure and more consistently available to its guests. The Lenox hotel enlisted Safety NetAccess, a longtime integration partner, to help with the installation. Safety NetAccess designed an entirely new wireless infrastructure for the Lenox hotel and recommended that the hotel install a wireless network from Colubris Networks.
“We have worked with Colubris for a long time and believed that its products were ideal for the new wireless network that the Lenox hotel wanted to install,” said Sean Gorman, CEO of Safety NetAccess. “Colubris provides an extremely secure and reliable wireless solution that is ideal for hotels that have a wide variety of guests logging on to the network who need always-available Internet access.”
“Safety NetAccess has been a trusted partner of ours and they provide us not only with fantastic service, but also with a strong technology solution through Colubris,” said John Malenfant, director of information technology at Saunders hotel Group, which owns the Lenox Hotel. “We went from having a decent guest access network to having a very robust guest access network. Our guests and staff alike have been very pleased with the upgrade.”
The Lenox hotel has installed 42 Colubris MultiService Access Points (MAP-320s) throughout all floors to provide wireless access to its guests. Safety NetAccess designed the implementation so that all access points would be hidden behind walls for the best possible aesthetics. The hotel is able to set up secure, password-protected guest access through Colubris so that only property guests and meeting attendees are granted online access. Using its rich multiservice feature set, the Lenox hotel can easily add new business applications as needed over the wireless network. In addition, Colubris’ optimized WLAN architecture eliminates the need for extensive upgrades when migrating to 802.11n, providing the Lenox hotel with investment protection.
“Hotels across the world have deployed Colubris wireless networks for guest access because they want the highest level of availability and security for discriminating guests,” said Tom Racca, vice president of marketing of Colubris Networks. “Colubris is ideal for the Lenox Hotel, as it is easily upgradeable should the hotel decide to add business applications in the future, such as curbside check-in, registration kiosks or workflow management.”
About Colubris
Colubris Networks is the leading global provider of intelligent wireless networks (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers. Its optimized WLAN switching systems deliver unmatched bandwidth efficiency, seamless mobility and secure, easy access for thousands of organizations and 40 million users worldwide. With its “future proof” architecture, Colubris provides organizations with the most cost-effective migration from legacy standards to 802.11n. Its systems unify and integrate with existing network infrastructures, as well as security and management systems. Colubris’ numerous recognitions include Red Herring’s top 100 private companies in North America, Fierce Wireless Fierce 15, CRN’s Emerging Tech Vendors and Mobile Trax Mobility Award. For more information, visit Colubris on the Web at .
About Safety NetAccess
Safety NetAccess, Inc., (SNA) is a leading national high-tech solutions company that has been providing a broad range of technology products and services since 1999. All SNA products and services are exclusively designed for the most discriminating client and include security, wireless and wired high-speed networks that are managed, monitored and maintained with 24/7 LIVE support. Our support team is made up of experienced technicians to insure superior service for SNA clients and their end users. Today SNA has installed a variety of network environments for hundreds of clients in some 26 states across the country. For more information, visit Safety NetAccess on the Web at .
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AT&T Offers Hyatt a Suite of Global Hosting and Managed Solutions

CHICAGO, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. today announced a three-year hosting and managed services contract with Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s most recognizable hotel brands. Initially, AT&T will provide centralized hosting services for Hyatt.com and for Hyatt’s property-management system. During the next two years, Hyatt and AT&T will work closely to migrate numerous other applications to the new hosting environment.
“A true global presence, secure facilities, disciplined processes and a dedication to customer satisfaction were all very important criteria to Hyatt,” said Phil LaBelle, vice president, IT Strategy, Architecture and Planning, Global Hyatt Corporation. “As we move to centralize the vast majority of our applications, AT&T has stepped up and continues to provide valuable guidance, support and direction every step of the way.”
Initially, Hyatt will use a pair of secure data centers in North America. AT&T will migrate Hyatt’s customer-facing Web site to these new data centers, where AT&T will continue to provide secure hosting and around-the-clock monitoring services for Hyatt.com.
In these same two data centers, AT&T will also host Hyatt’s property- management system, servicing Hyatt’s network of nearly 300 hotels and resorts in North America. With AT&T’s aligned advanced hosting capabilities supporting Hyatt’s property-management system, Hyatt can optimize its core business services — locating, scheduling and managing rooms and sites for guests, clients and properties around the globe.
“AT&T continues to be a valuable provider, delivering the solutions and management expertise to drive greater efficiency for Hyatt and our customers — both online and at our properties,” said Jim Lamb, senior vice president, Information Technology, Global Hyatt Corporation. “From our simple online reservation to a friendly, fast checkout, our customers will have more time to enjoy their travels.”
Using AT&T’s online management portal, Hyatt will receive secure access to ordering and management applications and to billing information, as well as quick and easy snapshots of application and network performance. This tool also simplifies online accounting and data analysis.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s premier hotel companies, offers today’s travelers more than 730 hotels and resorts (more than 136,000 rooms) in 45 countries. The company’s affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt-branded hotels and resorts under Park Hyatt(TM), Grand Hyatt(TM), Hyatt Regency(TM), Hyatt Resorts(TM), Hyatt(R), Hyatt Place(R) and Hyatt Summerfield Suites(R) brands. In April 2007, Hyatt launched its newest global brand, Andaz(TM). Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operator of Hyatt Vacation Club and fractional residential properties and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc, which franchises Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234, or logging on to .
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at .
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TRX Names William A. Clement, Jr. to Board of Directors

ATLANTA, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TRX, Inc. , a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, today announced the appointment of William A. Clement, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors. He will serve as a director and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation, Corporate Governance, and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Clement is considered to be an independent director, as defined by the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, and an audit committee financial expert, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Clement is the Chairman & CEO of DOBBS, RAM & Company, a systems integration company that he founded in 1981. He has served in various key roles in the public and private sector during his 40 year career, working in leadership positions with the financial sector. He has also served on several corporate and non-profit boards.
“We are excited for Bill to join our Board of Directors,” commented Trip Davis, TRX President and CEO. “He brings strong leadership skills, financial background, and great experience to our Board, management team, and shareholders.”
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About TRX
TRX is a global technology company. We develop and host software applications that process data records and automate manual processes, enabling our clients to optimize performance and control costs. We are a leading provider to the travel industry and are expanding into financial services and healthcare. We deliver our technology applications in an on- demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. TRX is headquartered in Atlanta with operations and associates in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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ARES Signs Direct Connect Agreement With Hilton Hotels Corporation

SAN DIEGO, May 13 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) and Hilton Hotels Corporation recently solidified a decade long relationship by entering into a direct connect agreement which will integrate the companies’ reservation technology. Direct connect integrations are the wave of the future in hospitality networking, allowing online travel agencies access to hotel rates and inventory without having to manually manage them at the property level. The enhancement also allows Hilton Hotels to increase their distribution while maintaining the integrity of their brands. “This corporate tier partnership is not just an advancement in travel technology,” said President Alec House. “It is also recognition of our success in driving revenue through an affiliate network and our growth as an emerging presence in the hospitality sector. We realize Hilton Hotels has chosen only a few select agencies to participate in a direct connect agreement. We are pleased that ARES has been included in the short list of intermediaries with the capability to represent Hilton products in this way. It is a real honor.”
The technology teams from both companies are busy at work building the connection which should be live before the summer travel season arrives. Once complete, the integration will open the door to an expanded product offering which encompasses the full range of Hilton hotels and related brands including Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton and Hilton Garden Inn. Hilton is the flagship brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation and the most recognized name in the global lodging industry. Since 1919, the company has grown to over 514 hotels and more than 176,257 rooms in cities all over the world.
Founded in 1995 and based in San Diego, California, Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) provides industry leading reservations and ticketing technology to destination marketing organizations, major attractions, travel marketers and hotels. In addition to technology solutions, ARES provides these same organizations with travel product and fulfillment services. These products are sold to the public via the web and through an in-sourced call center. Some of the top travel sites ARES powers are , , , and . A complete corporate profile can be found at .
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