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Managing Director - Demian Solano delivered training seminar.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 – Orchid Travel Network today held its first group training seminar for hotel users, including managers, reservations staff, front desk clerks and sales representatives that utilize the system on a daily basis. The half-day seminar was held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza, with significant participation of approximately 55 people representing 30 properties.
The training was delivered by Orchid’s Managing Director, and Chief Engineer, Demian Solano. In addition to an overview of the company, and a discussion on general concepts of the online booking system, the session focused on the specifics of the Orchid Desktop tools, including in-depth demonstrations on property configuration, reservations management, group bookings, split reservations, business sources and reporting.
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30 Belize Hotels & Resorts participated in training.
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Even though ongoing support and one-on-one training sessions are always available for users, additional group seminars are being planned in the various destinations. Users and those interested are encouraged to participate, as the group sessions are free of charge, and will always highlight the newest system upgrades.
Built in Belize to international industry standards, Orchid is Belize’s most robust technology solution for online bookings. Orchid Travel Network also offers a distribution service, featuring its own Belize portal www.mybelizeadventure.com. Orchid currently provides technology solutions to approximately 80 Belize hotels. In partnership with the Belize Hotel Association, online bookings are also made possible by Orchid on www.belizehotels.org.
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Demian Solano discusses Jamaica project with JHTA President Wayne Cummings.
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Orchid is also involved in a new initiative in Jamaica in collaboration with the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association and Ulrich Communications. This project will be launched this month, and has current participation of approximately 81 hotels throughout Jamaica, including Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Kingston, Mandeville and the South Coast.
Orchid Travel Network and its affiliate companies continue to attract more local and international clients, with particular interest from hotels and tourist associations in the Caribbean.
Orchid Travel Network Ltd., established in 2003, is a leader in travel marketing products that provides distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. The core of Orchid Travel Network’s service offering is the Orchid Online Reservations System (ORS), which is a powerful inventory management system and an advanced booking engine that provides a complete solution for large and small hotels.
The Orchid Online Distribution System (ODS) provides automated product distribution services, allowing room inventory and rates to be accessed and booked directly by travelers through member websites, numerous affiliate partners or by travel agents.
For more information on Orchid Travel Network, visit www.orchidbelize.com.
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