Hospitality virtual-Marketing Launches Eco-Friendly Products

Strategic Industry Partners, VIZERGY, JRPG Hospitality Consulting, LLC and EcoGreenHotel join virtua

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. April 22, 2009

APRIL 22, 2009 - Hospitality v-Marketing, a leading virtual marketing company in the hospitality industry, in partnership with VIZERGY, JRPG Hospitality Consulting , and EcoGreenHotel, today launches an environmentally-friendly marketing company specializing in virtual sales and marketing products for the hospitality industry. These partnerships marry the expertise of content capture, using HD photography and video, with intelligent marketing and sales solutions complete with top of the line customer service - all specifically designed for the hospitality industry.

'We help capture sales that would not be otherwise possible, said David Cro, executive officer of Hospitality v-Marketing(TM). 'We accomplish this by enhancing the experience of the internet viewer. It is our goal to engage the viewer so they become captivated and emotionally bonded to the property. The bottom line is the viewer makes an emotional decision based on their virtual connection and that experience is what converts into a sale. This connection is not possible without the virtual technologies we create for our clients.'

Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) (HvM(TM)) offers custom created rich media, hosting, deployment and delivery. An alternative to the a stand-alone website, HvM(TM) currently offers more than 10 robust deliverables and has more than 18 new products in development. HvM(TM) core products are designed to capture audience attention using high definition resolution images (HDRI), virtual tours and video along with web application developments. These products offer the industry's best in high definition photography, allowing hoteliers and venues to uniquely showcase their value proposition to prospective clients. This, along with tracking analytics, brings hoteliers quick returns on their investment.

'Every one of our products has analytics associated with it so all of our clients can see who is intrigued and excited by their products,' said Cro. 'Why use a hard copy brochure with a 3-4 year shelf life tops, when virtual is lifetime, environmentally friendly, and instantaneous with updates. And speed to market in today's environment is key to staying ahead of the competition. '

Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) has partnered with Eco-Green Hotel, a company dedicated to helping lodging facilities address environmental issues and implement environmentally sound initiatives, to promote this environmentally-friendly form of marketing in the hospitality industry.

'Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) brings an amazing solution to the hospitality industry that when implemented can eliminate the use of paper for sales and marketing communications,' said Scott Parisi, president, Eco-Green Hotel. 'The solutions offered not only reduce or eliminate the use paper it also gives hotels and resorts a competitive marketing edge through state of the art technologies that provide an incredible presentation that cannot be achieved elsewhere.'

In addition to Eco-Green Hotel, HvM(TM) has partnered with VIZERGY, an Internet marketing company that empowers hotels and resorts to drive revenue through the Internet. This partnership allows HvM(TM) to offer extended services in the form of PPC (pay-per click) and SEO (search engine optimization). VIZERGY has a proven track record with PPC & SEO optimization with over 10 years of experience in helping their clients get better rankings. HvM(TM) has been seamlessly integrated into the VIZERGY workflow process to provide compelling imagery for their clients. To assist in creating an accelerated turn-around, HvM(TM) does in most cases, return proofs within 2 weeks.

'We're excited and optimistic about our new affiliation with Hospitality v-Marketing(TM),' says Joe Hyman, VIZERGY's Founder and CEO. 'As a specialist in hospitality marketing, we know a picture is worth a thousand words. Great photography improves Website conversions and can be optimized in many social media channels, improving the image, visibility and revenue for our clients. Hospitality v-Marketing(TM)'s work is fantastic and we look forward to recommending their services to our clients.'

HvM(TM) has also teamed up with hospitality marketing partners Pam Grayboff and Julie Reigle of JRPG Hospitality Consulting, LLC. Experts in the industry, Grayboff and Reigle offer sales & marketing, and revenue management advisory and consulting services. In addition, JRPG Hospitality Consulting offers acquisition & transition services and asset management & development services.

'As part of our vision to partner and consult with creative and environmentally friendly vendors to help with our clients, we have found Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) to be an innovative hospitality marketing solution offering high quality services and imagery for all hotel sizes,' said Grayboff and Reigle.

Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) has revolutionized process management and customer service by delivering customer products to market with speed and efficiency to assure top-line sales.

'We are hands down the fastest in the industry with our deliverables,' said Heather Kennedy, project management director for Hospitality v-Marketing(TM). 'Our team ensures the highest standards of quality, speed and delivery. Within 24 hours of an agreement we are in contact with the client. This contact produces results that ensure satisfaction, expedited delivery and that expectations are met.'

Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) currently operates with four Regional Sales Directors, Jim Mathley, Teresa Rubin, Bill Scull and Allison Parris. Jim Mathley, a 19 year hospitality sales veteran, is the West Coast Regional Sales Director. Mathley is using his diverse hospitality background with Wyndham as regional director of sales and marketing to ensure every HvM(TM) customer receives the full benefit and maximum revenue return for their investment in using the HvM(TM) cutting-edge products.

Teresa Rubin is Regional Director of Sales for the Southeast Region for Hospitality v-Marketing(TM). She has a very strong portfolio in leading hotel sales in various brands that include: Resort, full-service hotels and select service properties including the Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriot, and Springhill Suites. She was awarded several industry awards and recognitions throughout her career including Select Service Sales Manager of the Year for Whitelodging Services Corporation and Leader of the Quarter for Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott.

Bill Scull, Regional Director of Sales for the Midwest region, is responsible for creating awareness, developing partnerships and increasing sales between Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) and the hotel community. Scull has more than 17 years of hotel experience with Marriott International.

Allison Parris, a 13 year veteran in the hospitality industry, serves as the Director of Sales in the Northeast region. As Regional Director of Sales, Ms. Paris has conducted sales training and created marketing plans for a multitude of hotel brands, both chain-affiliated and independent hotels, most of these years with the Hilton brand.

'We have surrounded ourselves with great marketing talents in the industry who understand that hotels are looking for ways to set themselves apart from the others,' said Cro.

Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) aspires to be the preferred choice for hospitality internet marketing tools and photography among the world's leading hotel, resort, destination and investment property corporations. To learn more about Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) products and services, please visit www.hospitalityvmarketing.com or call (404) 975 0597.

Now through June 30, 2009, Hospitality v-Marketing(TM) is offering a 'click and book' to receive 20% off any v-brochure at www.hospitalityvmarketing.com