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Currently, while o<strong>the</strong>r companies <strong>in</strong> this sector <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>in</strong>expensive transaction fees, <strong>the</strong>y<br />
cannot provide <strong>the</strong> comprehensive menu <strong>of</strong> services or <strong>the</strong> complete global distribution<br />
capabilities <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>the</strong> PLC. This forces hotels to adopt an ad-hoc distribution<br />
approach, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> higher costs and missed revenue opportunities.<br />
The PLC is structured to meet <strong>the</strong> specific needs <strong>of</strong> groups and cha<strong>in</strong>-affiliated hotels,<br />
with numerous bespoke sales representation options with<strong>in</strong> designated markets. Unique<br />
to <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>the</strong> PLC <strong>will</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong> services <strong>of</strong> ei<strong>the</strong>r a “card-carry<strong>in</strong>g” dedicated<br />
salesperson or shared-sales team, each <strong>of</strong> whom <strong>will</strong> be educated on all properties<br />
with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> portfolio. It <strong>will</strong> also afford hotels <strong>the</strong> opportunity to choose select target<br />
market regions for both voice centers and sales <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
Richard Wiegmann, chief operat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> TRUST International, described <strong>the</strong> new<br />
company concept as ground break<strong>in</strong>g: “The ability to provide customized white-label<strong>in</strong>g<br />
services, comb<strong>in</strong>ed with <strong>in</strong>novative reservation technology, is someth<strong>in</strong>g which <strong>will</strong><br />
simply revolutionize <strong>the</strong> hotel representation sector.”<br />
About The Lead<strong>in</strong>g Hotels <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World, Ltd.<br />
Established <strong>in</strong> 1928, The Lead<strong>in</strong>g Hotels <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World, Ltd. is a prestigious luxury hospitality<br />
organization represent<strong>in</strong>g more than 430 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s f<strong>in</strong>est hotels, resorts, and spas. As <strong>the</strong><br />
largest <strong>in</strong>ternational luxury hotel brand, <strong>the</strong> company ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>in</strong> 24 major markets<br />
across <strong>the</strong> globe.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce its <strong>in</strong>ception, The Lead<strong>in</strong>g Hotels <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World, Ltd. has been noted for its <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
character. In addition to sales, market<strong>in</strong>g and reservations, it <strong>of</strong>fers a full range <strong>of</strong> products and<br />
services to its members – <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge Internet strategies, f<strong>in</strong>ancial solutions,<br />
architectural and design consult<strong>in</strong>g, and educational support, through 10 jo<strong>in</strong>t ventures and<br />
ancillary bus<strong>in</strong>esses.<br />
High resolution images <strong>of</strong> member hotels are available for download<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong> press room at<br />
www.lhw.com. <strong>For</strong> reservations and <strong>in</strong>formation, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from <strong>the</strong><br />
USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and <strong>the</strong> US Virg<strong>in</strong> Islands, (800) 223-6800.<br />
About Cendant Travel Distribution Services<br />
Cendant Corporation’s (NYSE: CD) Travel Distribution Services Division, is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s<br />
largest and most geographically diverse collections <strong>of</strong> travel brands and distribution bus<strong>in</strong>esses.<br />
The division, employ<strong>in</strong>g approximately 8,200 people <strong>in</strong> approximately 130 countries, <strong>in</strong>cludes: a<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g (GDS) global distribution system (Galileo), serv<strong>in</strong>g more travel agencies and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
subscribers at more than 52,000 locations and hotel companies with over 60,000 properties; hotel<br />
distribution and services bus<strong>in</strong>esses (Neat Group®, THOR®, TRUST and WizCom®); lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e travel agencies (asia-hotels.com, CheapTickets®, ebookers.com®, HotelClub.com,<br />
Lodg<strong>in</strong>g.com, Orbitz®, RatesToGo.com, and The Away Network); an airl<strong>in</strong>e market <strong>in</strong>telligence<br />
company (Shepherd Systems); an <strong>in</strong>ternational travel technology and s<strong>of</strong>tware company<br />
(Travelwire); a lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational provider <strong>of</strong> long-haul air travel and travel product consolidator<br />
(Travel 2®/Travel 4®); onl<strong>in</strong>e global corporate travel management solutions (Orbitz for Bus<strong>in</strong>ess®<br />
and Travelport®); and a lead<strong>in</strong>g wholesaler and global onl<strong>in</strong>e provider <strong>of</strong> hotels, dest<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
services, travel packages and group tours (Gullivers Travel Associates, OctopusTravel.com® and<br />
Travel Bound, Inc.).
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