Announcing the Launch of ReservationPal Fixed Price Hotel Reservation Software For Online Bookings



May 11, 2005 -- Travel makes up the biggest chunk of business-to-consumer e-commerce, and accounts for about one-third of all online consumer spending. In the UK more people are now booking through the Internet than going to a travel agent, and within twelve months nearly a quarter of all hotel reservations will be made via the web. The value of independently booked holidays is set to soar by almost 80% to more than 21 billion in five years.

The growth of low-cost airlines and a host of online travel services have made it easier and more attractive for consumers to book their own flights and accommodation. Yet the market remains - in many areas - fragmented, and numerous hotels still lag behind, failing to embrace and exploit the Internet as a tool through which to boost and promote their business. Others are tied into costly agreements with online service providers that charge a hefty cut to all business that passes through their hands, cutting profit margins for hotels and pushing up prices for consumers.

ReservationPal is a new service which enables hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfast and self-catering providers to show room availability around the clock, and allows guests to book online easily and quickly. Accommodation can be individually configured to include minimum stay restrictions, discounts or additional chargeable options (such as meals and room services). ReservationPal boasts a uniquely user-friendly interface and guests are able to make reservations in six different languages.

Like all good web-based solutions, ReservationPal is easy to set up and maintain. All that is needed is a PC and Internet connection, and once set up there is no need to constantly monitor emails as reservations may be notified by fax.

Subscription to ReservationPal starts at less than 20 per month, and unlike many of our rivals, we charge a fixed fee with no further charges or percentages taken from bookings made through the service. Our hassle-free money-back guarantee ensures your satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with our services for any reason within the first 60 days of usage you will be given a full refund.

Speaking at the launch, Sales Director, David Hiscox said: 'I frequently use online reservation systems when booking accommodation for work and pleasure, but am always surprised that many hotels and guesthouses still do not offer such facilities. Market trends strongly indicate that web-based bookings are the way forward for the tourist industry, and businesses that fail to recognise these technological developments could be missing out on significant numbers of customers. We set up ReservationPal to plug that gap in the market and offer a comprehensive, affordable and easy to use online solution to businesses of all sizes. From a B&B with less than five bedrooms to a 500 room city centre hotel we can meet all your online reservation needs.'

He added: 'I strongly believe that many of the commission based middleman reservation systems are poor value for money. ReservationPal offers a unique solution by charging a flat rate for our service. Unlike many of our competitors, our price structure is fixed and not based upon a percentage of a business turnover - which can be as much as 5, or even 7 per cent. We charge a flat rate subscription and prices start at less than 20 per month. The money saved from using our type of system can be better spent on marketing through established local, regional and national travel and tourism web directories.'





Announcing the Launch of ReservationPal Fixed Price Hotel Reservation Software For Online Bookings