InnLink Announces New Ownership
HENDERSONVILLE, TN. March 19, 2007. InnLink LLC, a subsidiary of ShoLodge, Inc., was purchased by a group of private investors comprised of leading management executives from the hospitality and technology industry on March 1, 2007. InnLink, a leading provider of voice and electronic services, represents over 1,100 hospitality properties world-wide. This acquisition will combine InnLink's broad portfolio of hospitality services and management talent with new resources which will enhance client offerings.
Company officials emphasized the deal's ability to accelerate growth while generating significant efficiencies for revenue management, marketing and technology. InnLink customers can expect the same exceptional customer service 24 hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week with enhanced support infrastructure to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
2006 was marked by steady growth as InnLink increased its customer base with the addition of three hotel chains, over 150 independent properties and equally important, was awarded long-term contracts with four existing chains and multiple independent clients.
Per-Anders Wendin, InnLink's CEO, said the purchase includes absorbing the majority of existing employees and states "the new owners are committed to continued technology excellence and the development and expansion of marketing programs, communication tools and revenue management initiatives to assist InnLink clients."
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