TravelCLICK Acquires New Customer Base
OCTOBER 26, 2005. TravelCLICK is acquiring Vantis International Corporation, a travel reservations and marketing services firm with a customer base of over 5,000 hotels, in a bid to fuel product development and strategic expansion.
"TravelCLICK is pleased to have this opportunity to serve the Vantis customer base," said Robert Post, President and CEO of TravelCLICK. "Under the new organization, we will offer these customers a full set of solutions beyond traditional reservations and marketing services, including best practice revenue management strategies complemented by decision-support tools rich with market analysis, and focused electronic advertising."
With combined revenues in excess of $100 million, the new entity offers Vantis customers a broader solutions-based hotel offering, industry-leading technology, and enhanced customer service and support infrastructure.
"TravelCLICK's acquisition of Vantis is a distinct win for our customers," said Kelly Blake, President of Vantis International Corporation. "TravelCLICK's financial strength, strong service culture, and enhanced support infrastructure will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction-and provide our hotels with a full range of solutions that can enhance their processes and profitability."
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