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 Millions & Millions of people use the internet across the globe… …and they

Millions & Millions of people use the internet across the globe… …and they use it to book reservations… Your hotel cannot afford to miss this important source of revenue. Inn. Advance International A global leader in online reservation technology

Introduction Inn. Advance International is a global reservation management company established to deliver confirmed

Introduction Inn. Advance International is a global reservation management company established to deliver confirmed reservations to your hotel. Our solutions are used by hundreds of hotels in 27 countries to book thousands of reservations - affordably - from one easy to use interface. We are pioneers in providing modern online technology that optimizes your hotel’s ability to electronically market and produce reservations. Our unique solutions and technology combined with proprietary reservation production techniques, ensure that your hotel books at maximum potential.

Presentation Objective - Increasing your hotel’s revenue 1. Electronic Distribution: The ability for your

Presentation Objective - Increasing your hotel’s revenue 1. Electronic Distribution: The ability for your hotel to receive reservations from all electronic sources – GDS/IDS, and your online booking engine. 2. GDS: Global distribution system puts your hotel in front of 500, 000 + travel agents. 3. IDS: Internet Distribution system brings you new reservations by listing your hotel on major travel web sites around the world. 4. Booking Engine: Web Booking Engine produces more reservations from your web site. Arc. Res Bookings - expert and PMS are integrated with the GDS systems to allow you to manage destination channels and GDS 5. CRS: Computerized Reservation System allows you to easily control all online distribution channels, including GDS, IDS, and your web site booking engine.

Reservation Sources – The Internet travel websites The explosive growth of the internet has

Reservation Sources – The Internet travel websites The explosive growth of the internet has accounted for more online reservations being booked in 2006 than any other reservation source. 40% of your hotel’s bookings should come from the internet alone.

Reservation Sources – The Global Distribution System (GDS) Many travelers prefer to make reservations

Reservation Sources – The Global Distribution System (GDS) Many travelers prefer to make reservations at a travel agency. They like the personal attention and security a travel agent provides them. Travel agents search for hotels using a secure computer terminal - one of the 4 GDS channels- Amadeus – Galileo – Sabre – Worldspan. Each GDS channel displays your hotels current rates and availability. Once a room and rate is selected, the system “switches" the computer message instantly into a unique format and queries your central reservation system database. Once the reservation is confirmed, the information is available immediately to the travel agent. When you use the GDS, you are accessible to travel agents around the world.

Reservation Sources – The Internet Distribution Sites (IDS) Many travelers prefer to make reservations

Reservation Sources – The Internet Distribution Sites (IDS) Many travelers prefer to make reservations via the internet travel sites. They like the ease and speed that the internet provides them. Travel portals and internet sites search for hotels using a secure “intra -net” switch “The Ultra. Switch” developed by Pegasus Solutions. Each travel portal displays your hotel’s current rates and availability. Once a room and rate is selected, the system “switches" the computer message instantly into a unique format and queries your central reservation system database. Once the reservation is confirmed, the information is available immediately to the traveler. When you use the IDS, you are accessible to thousands travel portals around the world.

Reservation Sources – Your Website’s Online Booking Engine Approved booking engines include AXSES arc.

Reservation Sources – Your Website’s Online Booking Engine Approved booking engines include AXSES arc. Res and PMS Solutions

Reservation Management – The Computerized Reservation System (CRS) The Hotel. Factory CRS is completely

Reservation Management – The Computerized Reservation System (CRS) The Hotel. Factory CRS is completely flexible. It is being integrated with AXSES arc. Res-Bookings-expert and PMS Solutions (it can be configured to access almost any PMS system on the market). Reservations can flow directly into arc. Res and PMS seamlessly. Any rate and availability adjustment can be made directly through Hotel. Factory CRS or at the Bookings System/ PMS level. You can be assured of accurate and timely updates to your online and travel agency listings without the hassle of individually updating each site in turn. Truly, Hotel. Factory CRS takes all the worry and time out of your hotel rate management process. A remarkable solution for your hotel’s future.

Reservation Sources – The Big Picture *Integration with arc. Res CRS and PMS will

Reservation Sources – The Big Picture *Integration with arc. Res CRS and PMS will allow you to manage rates, inventory and bookings at any level

What These Sources Add To Your Hotel’s Revenue – The Bottom Line

What These Sources Add To Your Hotel’s Revenue – The Bottom Line

Optimizing the Reservation Sources – Reaching Your Production Goals The first and most important

Optimizing the Reservation Sources – Reaching Your Production Goals The first and most important step in your hotel’s ability to generate reservations is the GDS/IDS listing process. Travel agents and potential guests alike search the GDS and internet for the hotels listing that catches their eye. This process can be compared to an online advertisement or a commercial for your hotel. Major and minor companies readily employ add agencies to write their advertisements full well knowing that they are the key to success. Our team of experts are trained by industry professionals to write captivating copy and enhance photos to catch the travelers eye. In addition, we also insure that your critical rate plans and room codes match GDS criteria for maximum booking potential. 100% book ability is our goal for every hotel we place online – in fact we guarantee it.

Reservation Production – Maintaining Peak Performance Once listed and propagated to all the GDS

Reservation Production – Maintaining Peak Performance Once listed and propagated to all the GDS and internet sites the savvy hotelier must keep on top of their competition and market trends. The THISCO switch technology allows for almost instant updates of rates and availabilities. Never before has the hotelier had the technology so readily at their fingertips to manage such a huge task so easily. One program that reaches to over 1000 internet sites and over 500, 000 travel agencies – one program that optimizes your listing – one source to ease your mind and increase your income.

Ongoing Support and Training – Maintaining Control of your Hotel Inn. Advance International fully

Ongoing Support and Training – Maintaining Control of your Hotel Inn. Advance International fully lists your hotel into the GDS and internet sites. Once fully listed, we contact you and give you all the accesses codes necessary for full control of your hotels production. You will have the unlimited ability to adjust your rates, room types, allotments and every aspect of your hotels descriptions. You may also load additional photos and room types, create special amenities event plans, package deals and much more. Inn. Advance maintains a team of affiliates and offices in 6 countries covering all time zones. With a devoted attention to detail most of our team are former and current hoteliers, and as such take a personal interest in your success. New developments – our main office is located in Mesa Arizona, just a few miles from Pegasus Solutions. As such we maintain a close relationship with the # 1 provider of reservation technology to some of the world’s greatest hotels. Our technological abilities are unmatched and continuously on the ascent. You can be assured that your hotel’s receives the very best connectivity and assistance.

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Looking forward in servicing Your Hotel Thank you

Looking forward in servicing Your Hotel Thank you