FastBooking, the global provider of advanced booking systems and e–marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the signing of its 500th new hotel client since the beginning of 2008, bringing the total number of its customers worldwide to 4200.
It is N.11 London, the iconic 5* hotel of 60 suites, that marks this step forward by adopting FastBooking solutions in order to increase its on–line turnover. N.11 London is using the FastBooking Engine on it´s own website to promote its room offers as well as the exclusive distribution program set up by FastBooking. N.11 London also entrusts the management of its sponsored links campaigns to FastBooking.
"The Internet is at the heart of our sales development" explains Jo Dos Santos, General Manager of N.11 London. "We looked for a global partner who could help us manage our distribution on the Internet and maximize our on–line revenue, while protecting our luxury image. FastBooking brings us customized solutions to promote our offer effectively, attract visitors to our website and convert them into buyers. We also benefit from its expertise in e–commerce and hotel marketing to improve our positioning and competitiveness on the Internet."
The solutions chosen should enable N.11 London to highlight its unique positioning and enjoy a rapid increase in sales. Using the FastBooking Engine on its website, the hotel is able to propose its whole range of offers to its visitors and display rates and availabilities in real time. Including an interactive user–friendly interface in 27 languages and dynamic packaging capabilities, the tool offers a unique booking experience guaranteeing a high conversation rate. FastBooking also intends to increase performance, visibility and traffic on its customers´ website, through pay per click campaigns on major search engines, distribution programs and personalized support service.
"For 8 years FastBooking has been helping hoteliers, from small independent structures to the most prestigious, to achieve their on–line sales ambitions. We are today delighted to provide N.11 London with expertise and permanent assistance in order to develop their business on the Internte" says Soraya Kefs, Chief Operating Officer of Fastbooking.
Since January 2008, 350 new hotels have chosen FastBooking in Europe, many of which are in the UK and in the Iberian Peninsula, target markets for the company for 2008. In particular, FastBooking has signed with the prestigious Luton Hoo of the British Group Elite Hotels and the 7 boutique hotels The Eton Collection. The Olivia Plaza and the TDHotels Group are among the latest customers to join FastBooking in Spain and Portugal.
At the same time, FastBooking has continued to expand in Asia with 150 new clients recruited since January (+45%). The company is growing in India and China, where it has just signed additional hotels from the group Fraser Hospitality. In Japan, the Royal Park and Palace Hotel have recently joined the FastBooking portfolio.
About FastBooking
FastBooking is a leading provider of advanced Internet booking systems and E–marketing services for the hospitality industry. FastBooking´s solutions help independent and chain hotels worldwide increase their revenue on the Internet and maximize their distribution strategy while simplifying the management of rates and availabilities across multiple channels. A whole global program is available to hoteliers including a multilingual Internet Booking Engine with advanced property merchandising facilities, GDS/IDS representation, e–marketing tools and a network of exclusive hotel distribution websites (fastbooking.com, hotels–paris.fr , only–recommended–hotels.com "¦) and partners. Headquartered in Paris with subsidiaries in Italy, USA, Canada, Asia and India, the company has 3i Group plc and E. de Rothschild as anchor investors. It employs 130 persons and has gained the trust of 4 200 customers. More information on www.fastbooking.org
