Springer-Miller Systems to
Integrate Expedia’s Direct Connect Technology
Hoteliers Will Benefit with Real-Time Connectivity for Internet
Reservations
STOWE, VT. — MAY 26, 2004 — Springer Miller Systems
Inc. (SMS) — the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality
management systems — is pleased to announce an agreement with
Expedia, Inc. to integrate Springer-Miller’s SMS|Host Hospitality
Management System with Expedia®’s direct connect technology.
Hotels and resorts using SMS|Host will be better able to manage
their business by utilizing newly developed connectivity between
the application and Expedia.com®. This real-time connectivity
enables automated notification of Expedia.com hotel reservations
within SMS |Host. Moreover, the SMS|Host software will upload detailed
information about rates and availability back to Expedia.com, thus
keeping all of a property’s information synchronized. This
enables better inventory yield management for hotels and more choice
for guests, who will have access to accurate, real-time room availability
data.
“For years, we have ensured that our customers were working
towards a vision of utilizing the Internet to drive more business
to their properties through our software. This collaboration with
Expedia opens the door much wider, and brings a value-add that is
unmatched in the industry,” says John Springer-Miller, CEO
of Springer-Miller Systems.
“Partnering with Spring-Miller Systems enables Expedia to
implement direct connectivity more efficiently with properties using
SMS|Host, the system of choice at many of our hotel partners,”
said Frederic Lalonde, vice president, supplier strategy for Expedia,
Inc. “As we continue to expand the number of hotels with direct
connections into Expedia, our customers will benefit from enhanced
access to the broadest depth of rates and inventory in the industry.”
About Springer-Miller Systems
Springer-Miller Systems Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality
management solutions that meets the technology needs of all types
of hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination
spa and golf properties, timeshare properties and casino resorts
worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry.
Springer-Miller Systems’ SMS|Host Hospitality Management System
is distinguished from other property management systems with its
truly integrated design and unique approach to guest service. The
SMS|Host product suite, including more than 20 seamlessly integrated,
guest-centric application modules, provides hotel/resort staff with
the tools they need to personalize service, exceed guest expectations,
and increase revenue. For more information on Springer-Miller Systems,
visit our website at www.springermiller.com.
About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the world’s leading online travel service
and the fourth largest travel agency in the U.S. Expedia’s
award-winning Expert Searching and Pricing (ESP) technology delivers
the most comprehensive flight options available online. ESP also
allows customers to dynamically build complete trips that combine
flights, Expedia® Special Rate hotels and other lodging, ground
transportation, and destination services and activities. Expedia’s
quality and leadership have been recognized in awards such as PC
Magazine’s "Editors’ Choice" and Forbes "Favorite
General Travel Site." Expedia is an operating company of IAC/InterActiveCorp
(NASDAQ: IACI). CST: 2029030-40
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