The Private Label Company Signs First Two Customers
NEW YORK, NY, January 10, 2007. Jimmy Suh, managing director of The Private Label Company LLC (PLC), today announced that Langham Hotels International has signed to become one of its first customers.
The PLC is the recently formed joint venture between The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST.WIZCOM., offering superior reservations, sales, and distribution services to hotel and travel companies.
Langham Hotels International and The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. are the first two customers of The PLC. In making the announcement, Paul M. McManus, president and chief executive officer, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. commented, "We are delighted that along with us Langham Hotels International is one of the first customers of the PLC. We will both be able to continue to build our own independent brands while fully capitalizing on the combined expertise of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST.WIZCOM. in the areas of sales, marketing and distribution."
Brett Butcher, senior vice president sales and marketing, Langham Hotels International added, "We have worked with The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST.WIZCOM. for many years, and are very pleased that these proven and pioneering companies have come together to offer the most comprehensive and cost-effective solution for group hotels in existence today. Although there were other providers for sales and distribution services, we felt that nobody could have offered as qualified and all-encompassing service as the PLC."
The PLC gathers the great resources and experience from The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST.WIZCOM., leaders in their respective fields, to deliver superior reservations, sales, and distribution services to hotel companies whose objective is to maximize the revenue potential of their brand and products. Unique to the industry, the PLC will offer the services of either a "card-carrying" dedicated salesperson or shared-sales team, each of whom will be educated on all properties within the portfolio. It also affords hotels the opportunity to choose select targeted markets around the world for both voice centers and sales offices.
Mr. Suh commented further, "We could not be happier with the profile of our first customers. The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and Langham Hotels International are both perfectly suited to derive the highest benefits from services that the PLC is prepared to deliver."
About The Private Label Company (PLC)
The Private Label Company, LLC, is a joint venture between The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST.WIZCOM. Launched in January 2007, the organization is uniquely positioned to deliver a comprehensive, yet cost-effective, suite of business solutions, including reservations and distribution technology, global sales support and voice reservations, and management consultation. The PLC provides these services on an a la carte basis, or bundled together, according to the individual client's needs.
Using the offerings of the PLC, a hotel company can immediately extend its distribution to meet demands around the world. The results are increased revenue, greater brand recognition, and enhanced value for the hotel management company.
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
Established in 1928, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is a prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts, and spas. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the company maintains offices in 24 major markets across the globe.
Since its inception, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has been noted for its innovative character. In addition to sales, marketing and reservations, it offers a full range of products and services to its members - including cutting-edge Internet strategies, financial solutions, architectural and design consulting, and educational support, through 10 joint ventures and ancillary businesses.
High resolution images of member hotels are available for downloading through the press room at www.lhw.com/press. For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
About TRUST.WIZCOM.
TRUST.WIZCOM. (www.trustwizcom.com) is a Travelport brand. It develops and implements state-of-the-art central reservation systems, providing tailor-made, real-time reservations and global distribution solutions for the hospitality industry. TRUST.WIZCOM. services comprises of CRS solutions including the Voyager software, private label telephone lines as part of its Global Voice Reservation Solutions, connectivity to all Global Distribution Systems and various Web sites and Internet platforms as well as the full range of Connectivity and Data Management Solutions for the GDS and IDS channel management, are offered to the hospitality industry. The company serves 46 countries from its Customer Communication Centers strategically located in North America, Europe and The Far East.
About Langham Hotels International
Langham has a legendary hotel heritage dating back to 1865 when the Langham Hotel in London originally opened as Europe's first Grand Hotel. For 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of sophisticated and gracious hospitality. Today, all Langham Hotels worldwide inherit the same philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses creating a truly unique hotel experience.
Langham Hotels International (LHI) features six properties with over 2,700 rooms in five gateway cities across the four continents, namely, London, Boston, Hong Kong (2), Melbourne and Auckland. In each city Langham Hotels is associated with the prestigious "The Leading Hotels of the World" group which represents some of the world's finest luxury hotels.
LHI is wholly owned by Great Eagle Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company HKSE: 41) which was founded in 1963 and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.
For information on Langham Hotels International, please visit www.langhamhotels.com.
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