Sentias Booking Server Partnership a Win-Win for Tour Operators and Flight Centre
North Vancouver, Canada, February 06, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Sentias Software Corp. is excited to announce that it has solidified a marketing agreement that will allow members of the Booking Server Fully Hosted Reservation System to distribute their products through the Flight Centre network of over 1500 stores and websites worldwide.
"This is a massive step forward for Sentias and our members," said Sentias President Stephen Joyce. "Flight Centre is recognized as one of the largest travel agencies in the World with over 1500 shops in nine countries and over 8000 consultants and support staff. We are extremely honored that Flight Centre is partnering with us on this project. We feel strongly that this is a win-win situation. Flight Centre will have access to a growing list of destination and activity products worldwide, the members of the Booking Server receive immense exposure through the Flight Centre network while saving tremendously on other costly distribution methods, and Sentias benefits because we are recognized as a leader in the industry."
Companies that sell destination and activity products can load their company and product data in the Booking Server and then sell their products through the Booking Server network. Companies pay a low monthly fee to maintain their product information in the network. Tour Operators can manage their product inventory, pricing and availability, receive on-line bookings, manage their customer information, and run reports, all through an intuitive web interface. In order to participate in the Flight Centre program, tour operators must agree to some specific terms and conditions which are outlined during the registration process.
Flight Centre was particularly impressed with the fact that Sentias, unlike most booking engine companies, does not charge its members a commission to distribute products through the network. Mr. Joyce had this to say: "One of our core product philosophies is to remove the middleman. We don't charge a commission because we believe that at the end of the day, it is Flight Centre, who will be selling the travel products and so it is Flight Centre who should be getting the commission from the tour operator. We don't believe that the mainstream distribution model of charging layer upon layer of commissions is fair to retailers or suppliers. Our goal is to even the playing field for small operators and make it easier for them to get their unique and diverse products out to the traveling public."
The Flight Centre program will be rolled out to approximately 130 North American stores in second quarter of 2007 with an anticipated roll out to the remaining network by Summer of 2007. Expectations are for at least 1000 tour operators in the network for the North American roll out and approximately 4000 tour operators by the Summer.
Companies and individuals who are interested in participating in the Flight Centre program can sign-up for the Sentias Booking Server by visiting http://www.sentias-booking-server.com or by contacting Sentias at +1 (604) 983-0083.
Flight Centre North America is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with support from corporate regional offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Currently, Flight Centre has over 130 shops and businesses with over 800 staff across North America with locations in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles and Chicago. With their global negotiating strength and buying power Flight Centre is able to offer their customers the best prices on airfares and a range of travel services. They have the most competitive rates on travel insurance, rail, car rental, hotel and holiday packages. They are North America's one stop shop for all your travel needs. Flight Centre combines the best available industry prices with quality products and professional, friendly service. It is their commitment to provide the best experience and great value for your dollar.
Sentias Software Corp. is a software development company based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sentias develops the Booking Server, a sophisticated hosted tour product management and distribution system. For more information about the Sentias Booking Server, please visit http://www.sentias-booking-server.com.
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"This is a massive step forward for Sentias and our members," said Sentias President Stephen Joyce. "Flight Centre is recognized as one of the largest travel agencies in the World with over 1500 shops in nine countries and over 8000 consultants and support staff. We are extremely honored that Flight Centre is partnering with us on this project. We feel strongly that this is a win-win situation. Flight Centre will have access to a growing list of destination and activity products worldwide, the members of the Booking Server receive immense exposure through the Flight Centre network while saving tremendously on other costly distribution methods, and Sentias benefits because we are recognized as a leader in the industry."
Companies that sell destination and activity products can load their company and product data in the Booking Server and then sell their products through the Booking Server network. Companies pay a low monthly fee to maintain their product information in the network. Tour Operators can manage their product inventory, pricing and availability, receive on-line bookings, manage their customer information, and run reports, all through an intuitive web interface. In order to participate in the Flight Centre program, tour operators must agree to some specific terms and conditions which are outlined during the registration process.
Flight Centre was particularly impressed with the fact that Sentias, unlike most booking engine companies, does not charge its members a commission to distribute products through the network. Mr. Joyce had this to say: "One of our core product philosophies is to remove the middleman. We don't charge a commission because we believe that at the end of the day, it is Flight Centre, who will be selling the travel products and so it is Flight Centre who should be getting the commission from the tour operator. We don't believe that the mainstream distribution model of charging layer upon layer of commissions is fair to retailers or suppliers. Our goal is to even the playing field for small operators and make it easier for them to get their unique and diverse products out to the traveling public."
The Flight Centre program will be rolled out to approximately 130 North American stores in second quarter of 2007 with an anticipated roll out to the remaining network by Summer of 2007. Expectations are for at least 1000 tour operators in the network for the North American roll out and approximately 4000 tour operators by the Summer.
Companies and individuals who are interested in participating in the Flight Centre program can sign-up for the Sentias Booking Server by visiting http://www.sentias-booking-server.com or by contacting Sentias at +1 (604) 983-0083.
Flight Centre North America is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with support from corporate regional offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Currently, Flight Centre has over 130 shops and businesses with over 800 staff across North America with locations in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles and Chicago. With their global negotiating strength and buying power Flight Centre is able to offer their customers the best prices on airfares and a range of travel services. They have the most competitive rates on travel insurance, rail, car rental, hotel and holiday packages. They are North America's one stop shop for all your travel needs. Flight Centre combines the best available industry prices with quality products and professional, friendly service. It is their commitment to provide the best experience and great value for your dollar.
Sentias Software Corp. is a software development company based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sentias develops the Booking Server, a sophisticated hosted tour product management and distribution system. For more information about the Sentias Booking Server, please visit http://www.sentias-booking-server.com.
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