MIAMI, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.Barcelo.com [Barcelo Hotels & Resorts], one of the world's top hospitality and travel companies with 34 all-inclusive hotels and more than 10,000 guestrooms in Latin America and the Caribbean, and http://www.AboutAnywhere.com [AboutAnywhere.com], operator of the world's only free online distribution network for the hotel industry, have entered into a strategic partnership for online distribution in the Americas.
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This rapidly expanding Spanish hotel chain will be able to use AboutAnywhere.com's easy Free Hotel Profile tool. At absolutely no cost, hotels are able to upload as much information and media as desired, manage and update their profiles as often as necessary, and receive direct traffic to and bookings on their own hotel websites.
"We approached AboutAnywhere.com after reading about their new commission-free model in the press. The model just makes sense for the industry and is long overdue. The timing with the economy is just perfect as we are definitely looking for ways to reduce distribution costs. We are really looking forward to a successful partnership with AboutAnywhere.com," said Miquel Moya, Director of Costumer Relationship & Ecommerce.
"Barcelo's commitment to work with AboutAnywhere.com is confirmation that we are doing something right," said Ashwin Kamlani, CEO, AboutAnywhere.com. "We are extremely proud of the fact that the most prestigious hotel chains from all over the world are embracing our commission-free distribution model. The more hotels and hotel chains that participate with us, the more effective we will be in driving traffic and bookings, and in reducing distribution costs for the hotel industry. That is what will make us a successful company and the future looks very promising for AboutAnywhere.com and the hotel industry."
For more information on how to join AboutAnywhere.com and benefit from commission-free online distribution, send an email to: Hotels@AboutAnywhere.com.
About Barcelo Hotels & Resorts: Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is among the world's top 30 hospitality and travel companies, and it is renowned for its well-established European tradition of excellence in service and amenities. The Company has a growing presence in Latin America with 34 all-inclusive hotels and more than 10,000 guestrooms in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Barcelo was established in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1931 first as a transportation company, and then as a hotel and travel company. It is a family owned, privately held hospitality company renowned for 75 years of service excellence and innovative spirit in the tourism industry. The Company owns, manages or franchises hotels in 14 countries with more than 30,000 rooms worldwide. Barcelo Hotels & Resorts are located in key European cities and resorts, in North America, Africa, and in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information on Barcelo Hotels & Resorts visit http://www.Barcelo.com/.
About AboutAnywhere.com: AboutAnywhere.com, founded by Danish entrepreneur Morten Sondergaard, operates the world's first and only free online distribution network for the hotel industry. Ashwin Kamlani, formerly Global VP of Distribution with Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts, was selected as CEO of AboutAnywhere.com in March 2008 and is based in the Company's Miami office.
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