SynXis was selected as the exclusive provider of reservation technology and electronic distribution for the conference centers, providing ARAMARK with seamless connectivity to over 500,000 travel agents using the four major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) to book lodging reservations worldwide. SynXis Agent, a JAVA-based Internet solution, also enables the properties to be booked through major Internet travel portals such as Travelocity, Expedia, Yahoo and PlacesToStay.com. Using SynXis' online booking engine, ARAMARK Conference Center Management's Web site () now supports on-line reservations with instant confirmations.
Group Block Management, the latest addition to SynXis Agent, provides ARAMARK's corporate customers with the ability to manage and maintain conference center reservations through the Internet. The system allows planners to access group blocks and rooming lists online -- saving time, labor and overall costs. Rooming lists can be entered directly from the Internet and individuals that are part of a group can now reserve their rooms from either the conference center's Web site or the group's Web site.
"Using SynXis Agent's Book-A-Rez and Group Block Management tools, ARAMARK provides a level of service that goes beyond the ordinary customer service strategies," said Bernard Ellis, VP of Product Strategy at SynXis. "They are working to streamline the ability to set meetings and arrange accommodations for their clients."
"SynXis's Group Block Functionality assists our conference services managers so that their time can be used more efficiently. Entering information only once, and the ability to update it online if necessary, gives them total control," said Mike Fahner, VP of Sales & Marketing at ARAMARK. "The combination of these remarkable services enables ARAMARK to enhance the value we bring to our current and future partners by allowing us to maximize all inventory at once rather than one property at a time."
About SynXis Corporation
SynXis Corporation is an application service provider delivering proven reservation management and distribution systems to the hospitality industry worldwide. Through a suite of Internet-based applications, SynXis empowers hotel operators with the ability to consolidate and control hotel inventory from all sources. It also provides money-saving direct access to the major GDSs and helps build hotel revenue by enabling consumers to conveniently book hotel reservations online through the hotel's Web site. The SynXis reservation system is being used by more than 500 hotels, resorts and casinos worldwide, including Harrah's, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, and VIP International. In addition to its corporate offices in McLean, VA, SynXis has offices in Denver, CO; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information on SynXis and its products, please call 703-448-2530, e-mail info@synxis.com, or visit the SynXis Web site at www.synxis.com.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is the largest operator of conference centers, with more than 80 facilities world-wide. The company provides unique and tailored guest experiences for partners ranging from the 42-room Colgate Inn in Hamilton, NY, to the 1,200-room Arthur Andersen Center for Professional Education in St. Charles, IL. To learn more about ARAMARK's conference center management, visit .
ARAMARK is a $7.3 billion world leader in providing managed services - food and support services, uniform and career apparel, and childcare and early education programs. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has over 170,000 employees serving 15 million people at 500,000 locations in 15 countries every day. Additional information on the company is available at .
