February 29th, 2008
Makati City, Philippines – Continuing its global expansion, DirectWithHotels has successfully signed subscription agreements with four Sri Lankan hotels this February. The newly forged partnerships mark the entry of DirectWithHotels into the Sri Lankan tourism industry.
Recognizing the contribution that the tourism industry brings in revenue to the country’s economy, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is gearing up for a new brand initiative and an international communications campaign. As reported in the Asian Tribune, this campaign, which anticipates over US$100 million increase in earnings compared with 2006, will position the country as a premier destination for travelers seeking to combine a relaxing sea adventure and an enriching cultural experience.
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February 15th, 2008
Makati City, Philippines – DirectWithHotels today announced significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region with the addition of 15 new hotel partners for the month of January.
“Our continued growth in the region is a result of our commitment to delivering an innovative solution designed to make life easier for accommodation providers,” commented Emiliano Zulberti, president and chief executive officer of DirectWithHotels. “As more and more travelers prefer to plan and book their stays online, accommodation providers are now faced with the challenge of competitively positioning their website and turning it into a flexible revenue-generating tool. DirectWithHotels’ offers a fully integrated web-based solution designed to boost occupancy, enhance profitability, and strengthen guest loyalty.”
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January 10th, 2008
Makati City, Philippines – Realizing the effectiveness of DirectWithHotels’ hotelier interface, Cebu Grand Hotel has maximized its capabilities by utilizing it as its central reservations system.
Since 2005, DirectWithHotels has been working collaboratively with Cebu Grand Hotel to ensure guests have an easy and engaging online reservation experience. Initially blocking five percent of its 76 rooms to its website, Cebu Grand Hotel has experienced steady reservation growth since its launch. Capitalizing on this growth, the hotel has identified the need for a more fully integrated system that would streamline processes and help them operate more efficiently.
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December 20th, 2007
Makati City, Philippines – In its continued thrust to attract the best talents, DirectWithHotels announced its participation at the upcoming 5th L.E.A.P (League of Extraordinary and Admired Pilipino) Leaders Congress on January 11, 2008.
Sponsored by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Makati North, the L.E.A.P. Leaders Congress is an annual interactive conference where top graduates from leading Philippine universities gather for a day of inspirational and leadership experience and networking.
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November 26th, 2007
DirectWithHotels announced the launch of its new brand and new corporate look as part of its growth strategy to be the leading direct reservations performance partner to accommodation providers.
“This change comes at a time when the company seeks to capture a rapidly increasing global marketplace for direct reservations. As hotel’s distribution channels have increased through the internet, hoteliers are faced with increasing management challenges. Our new brand underscores our commitment to making their lives easier.” said Emiliano Zulberti, president and CEO of DirectWithHotels.
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