In order to provide a single inventory solution for hoteliers, the data administration has been renewed and more simplified. The brand-new hotel data system of ehotel has become a single inventory solution, in strong co-operation with Cultuzz. Based on a single inventory all hotel data will be distributed automatically to all leading German web platforms like HRS, hotel.de, Booking.com or eBay.

The team around Sailaja Gudala, Head of Software Development India, moved into a new office space in Visakhapatnam. Following tradition the office has been inaugurated on 21 Oct 2007, as it was an auspicious day. The office measures 1400 sqft and covers space for 12 to 15 desks.

We would like to inform our customers about new and important features of our hotel.de connectivity. Together with hotel.de and starting from 27 Aug 2007 we proudly offer credit card guarantee, rates including or excluding breakfast and multilingual description texts to our customers. In close collaboration we could improve the quality of our service for one of the market leading distribution channels.

The OpenTravel Alliance has host its popular annual Advisory Forum from 16 to 19 Apr 2007 in Montreal, Quebec. It was the most productive meeting for planning, developing, and implementing e-commerce for travel industry distribution professionals from every vertical – air, car, cruise, hotel, rail, leisure and destinations.

Michael Hughes, the Global Director of Sales & Marketing for Cultuzz, was guest speaker and reports back from the Advisory Forum.