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Banyan Tree Joins Galileo's Best Available Rate Programme
HONG KONG,
16.11.2007
Travelport GDS, one of the world's largest global distribution system (GDS) providers, has announced that Asian based luxury hotel chain, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has joined Galileo's Best Available Rate (BAR) programme. This development adds all Banyan Tree properties to the GDS' industry leading BAR programme.
Listed on the Singapore Exchange, Banyan Tree Holdings Limited is a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels and spas in the Asia Pacific. As of 31 October 2007, the group managed and/or had ownership interests in 23 resorts and hotels, 61 spas, 62 retail galleries and two golf courses. Following the recent launch of its independent GDS chain code (BY) in September, Banyan Tree has signed up to Galileo's BAR programme to ensure that its lowest unrestricted public rates are made available in the Galileo system.
“We are very happy to participate in Galileo's Best Available Rate programme which complements our sales and marketing objectives through increased brand share and bookings, and provides a consistent rate policy across our distribution platforms," stated Melinda Yeoh, Group Director Distribution of Banyan Tree Hotels. “Additionally, with this programme, we will be able to assure our guests that the rate they get from a travel agent is the best available," she added.
Banyan Tree joins other major hotel chains participating in the programme in the Asia Pacific including Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.; Marco Polo Hotels; ANA Hotels International; Langham Hotels International; Sol Melia Hotels; Meritus Hotels & Resorts; Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts; Oberoi Hotels & Resorts; Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group; and Millennium & Copthorne.
According to Joe Lim, Regional Director - Hotel & Car Service, APAC Galileo by Travelport, Galileo introduced the BAR programme in August 2004, and currently more than 30,000 hotel properties worldwide represented by over 150 brands participate in the programme. “This latest participation from one of Asia's leading luxury hotel brands to our BAR programme reinforces our leadership in the hotel content arena and commitment to providing our travel agents with the best available rates through our GDS."
For more information on Galileo, please access its website at www.galileo.com
Notes to Editors
Banyan Tree offers an intimate retreat experience featuring its own signature blend of romance and Asian sensuality. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, spas and galleries is based on providing a place for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul, a Sanctuary for the Senses. Banyan Tree resorts are found in Phuket, Thailand (1994), Maldives Vabbinfaru (1995), Bintan, Indonesia (1995), Bangkok, Thailand (2002), Seychelles (2002), Ringha, China (2005), Lijiang, China (2006), Bahrain (2007) and Maldives Madivaru (2007). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept. Visit www.banyantree.com
Launched in 2000, Angsana is the sister brand of Banyan Tree, inspired by the exotic Angsana Tree noted for its crown of golden flowers. Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary, chic and vibrant retreats to live life spontaneously and sense the moment. Angsana resorts are found in Bintan, Indonesia (2000), Great Barrier Reef, Australia (2000), Bangalore, India (2001), Maldives Ihuru (2001) and Maldives Velavaru (2006). Visit www.angsana.com
As of 31 October 2007, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in 23 resorts and hotels, 61 spas and 71 retail galleries and two golf courses.
About Travelport GDS
Travelport GDS is one of the world's largest global distribution system (GDS) providers. It is also the global leader in Web-based travel e-commerce and a provider of other specialized solutions and services to the global travel industry. Travelport GDS comprises the Galileo by Travelport and Worldspan® by Travelport GDSs; Shepherd Systems, an expert in providing business and marketing intelligence to the travel industry; aiRESTM, the next generation server-based internal airline IT product suite; and THOR, a provider of distribution and marketing services to travel-related companies. Travelport GDS is a convergence of traditional and online travel distribution services that empower airlines, travel suppliers, travel agencies, Web sites and corporations to provide first class travel services to travelers on a global platform. Travelport GDS is a division of Travelport, the world's largest network of travel brands, content and services. More information is available at travelportgds.com
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