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IMMEDIATE RELEASE More Top Travel Agencies Move to Travel Zone Platform West Palm Beach, FL (November 27, 2007) – The Travel Zone, the leading provider of agency technology solutions, today announced the addition of six top host agencies to its growing list of clients. The Travel Zone welcomes the following businesses to its roster: Amadeus Mobility, Magellan360, Prestige Travel, KHM Travel, Cruises & Tours Unlimited, and Just Cruises & Vacations. Together, these host agencies represent hundreds of millions of dollars in combined travel bookings and over 4000 additional travel agents that will be migrating to The Travel Zone’s technology platform. "We are extremely pleased that these top host agencies have chosen our comprehensive technology platform to manage and grow their businesses,” said William Almonte, The Travel Zone president and CEO. “These agencies realize the enormous benefit of managing their travel business from a single, integrated web-based system." The Travel Zone is set to announce a major new release of its platform in Q1, 2008. The new Web 2.0 version will build on the platform’s core functionality and incorporate even more social networking features, advanced CRM and back office functionality.
"Initially, our first version of the web-based technology platform was built for host agencies. The new version will be a complete business management system for any type of travel company, including home based, retail store front and host agencies,” said Almonte.
With the launch of this new release, The Travel Zone intends to build a global network of travel agencies, agents, suppliers and consumers, all communicating more effectively via a single technology platform.
Technology for any size agency
Existing host operations and small- or medium- sized storefront agencies can all benefit from the Agent RC technology platform. This web-based, hosted solution offers any size travel agency a completely turnkey system to manage host/fulfillment operations at an affordable monthly subscription cost, which the agency can then resell for a profit. Plans start at $249 per month. The technology platform provides the core infrastructure for a successful host program while providing the agency with a 360-degree view of their outside agent network.
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The platform is specifically designed to work with agencies that already have their own ARC, IATA or CLIA number. Agencies can enhance their existing host program or start a new one. Agent RC offers a robust infrastructure for dramatically growing an outside sales force.
The beauty of Agent RC is its flexibility: it is entirely adaptable to any host program, and agencies can customize the entire application with their own branding, content, booking engines and information.
For more information and to view an online demonstration of the Agent RC platform, please visit our web site at www.thetravelzone.com or call 561.649.0240.
About The Travel Zone The Travel Zone specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for the travel industry. Their core product, Agent RC, provides the next generation in front and back office automation for any sized agency operating within the home-based agent niche. Their integrated, web-based tools for agencies and agents are unrivaled in the industry.
Media Inquiries: Contact: Bill Almonte The Travel Zone Phone: 561.649.0240 Ext 703 Fax: 561.649.0210 Email: bill@thetravelzone.com
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