DALLAS, TX (ContentDesk) December 15, 2004 -- Zunch Communications of Dallas was chosen to provide search engine optimization services for the La Quinta Corporation after La Quinta added nearly 200 Baymont Inns & Suites branded hotels to its existing system of almost 400 La Quinta branded hotels.
With online travel becoming the norm, La Quinta wants to ensure that its brands are displayed high in consumers' search results when looking for lodging options.
La Quinta Corporation is one of the largest owner/operators of limited service hotels in the United States with more than 560 locations in 39 states.
Providing consumers access to efficient and easy-to-use booking channels is essential to the Company's long-term growth strategy. "Just being listed in industry directories is not enough," said Paula Vanderburg, Director, Brand Websites for La Quinta.
"By working with Zunch, our aim is to bring our search engine presence to the top."
Tony Wright, Chief Interactive Marketing Officer for Zunch, believes that hoteliers who remain proactive will stay on top. "Unless you're counting on searchers just searching your brand name, you'd better have all your bases covered with respect to search terms and keyword possibilities," said Wright. "Being in front of the consumer while they are searching for lodging options is paramount to a successful online presence. Our efforts will have the two-fold effect of increasing web traffic to the La Quinta site while building brand awareness."Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Zunch Communications, Inc. (http://www.zunch.com) is a search engine optimization, website design and application development firm dedicated to achieving results for its clients through a five-step process the company defines as discover, explore, develop, evolve and assess.
Top-ranked worldwide in search engine optimization; Zunch Communications is a member of DFWIMA, SEO Consultants, seopros, topseos and a Circle Member of SEMPO..
Former Choice Hotels International & Trip.com VP Joins CoachQuote.com? Team
Pigeon Forge, TN (ContentDesk) April 3, 2004?-CoachQuote.com?, the travel industry's leading online group-booking engine for the past four years, is pleased to announce that Scott Pearson has joined the company as Vice-President of Internet Distribution and Development.
Pearson, who was Vice-President of Sales and Travel Industry Marketing for Choice Hotels International's North American Region in the nineties, was also Vice President Travel Industry Relations and B2B Marketing for Trip.com and assisted the company in their sale to Galileo International.
Pearson joins a rapidly growing company poised to launch its 2nd generation web site technology in early Spring 2004."The combination of an established company, with a proven record, and the latest technology available in the group market made it a straightforward decision for me to join CoachQuote.com?," said Pearson.
"The small group market is the fastest growing segment in the hotel industry.
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Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort in Belize Enters Into a Strategic Marketing Agreement with Planhotel SA.
Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort (http://www.kanantik.com) is pleased to announce the signing of a 2 year exclusive marketing agreement with Planhotel SA based in Lugano, Switzerland. Under the terms of the agreement Planhotel SA receives the exclusive rights to market Kanantik Resort throughout Europe with the option to renew after 2 years. In addition, Planhotel SA will manage all bookings and reservations for European travelers interested in traveling to Kanantik."We are excited for the opportunity to enter into a strategic marketing agreement with Planhotel SA", said Roberto Fabbri, managing director of Kanantik. "Establishing a relationship with a world-class marketing partner such as Planhotel SA represents an important milestone for Kanantik. Planhotel SA has built a solid reputation as a premier provider of exclusive resorts and hotels throughout Europe and the world and we feel that Planhotel SA will provide tremendous visibility...
Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort in Belize Enters Into a Strategic Marketing Agreement with Planhotel SA.
Dynamic New Boutique Hotel Sales and Catering Software from IntrDynamic Systems and Kerry Hotels Inc.
Los Angeles, California (ContentDesk) April 19, 2006 -- In the summer of 2005 after being introduced to the robust features of IntraMax a sales and catering system developed by IntraDynamic Systems, an innovative new hospitality software company focused on the needs of boutique hotels, Kerry Flowers, owner of Kerry Hotels approached IntraDynamic Systems to custom create a version of the software to assist his team with all aspects of their frenetic corporate operation.
After conducting an in depth analysis of how Kerry Hotels functioned and what was needed to dynamically enhance the way that they operated the co-founders of IntraDynamic Systems Juliet Muir and Rick Roberts created IntraFlow, a version of IntraMax.
Due to the efficiency in which it operates IntraFlow allows Kerry Hotels to better service their clientele.
It maintains crucial informational profiles for their entire collection together with clients and vendors plus provides detailed instantaneous...
Utah Web Design News: Convina launches LaEuropa.com
La Europa Royale is one of Utah's finest hotels for vacation and business. With an impressive list of amenities, its centralized location, and the most personalized service in the business ? La Europa provides the ideal travel solution.Convina redesigned the site from the ground up. Utilizing a custom framework, Convina completed the project in a matter of days. "In most cases, we start seeing results from our SEO efforts in just a few weeks," said Matthew Hough, a search engine optimization expert at Convina. Convina has achieved top 3 rankings for dozens of clients, and hundreds of keywords.
"Because we spend so much time researching top search engines like Google and MSN, achieving high rankings for our clients is almost like clockwork," explained Matthew, "I have no question that La Europa is going to see great success."About Convina ? Convina is a complete provider of application development and deployment services for business. Convina has its headquarters in Salt Lake City,...
Utah Web Design News: Convina launches LaEuropa.com
Rejuvenate Your Relationship with a Romantic Adventure
(ContentDesk) February 9, 2006 -- Every year theres a flurry of activity just before Valentines Day, with couples trying to find something special to give to their loved ones. Romance, however, need not be a scheduled affair, nor does it need to mean flowers, chocolates, or dinner at a restaurant. Some hotels, resorts, and other accommodations take extra pride in catering to romance-seekers by offering fun, romantic, and unique packages year-round.Sometimes a change in scenery can help you escape from the demands of daily life and instead lets you concentrate on one another, says Greg Lynch, account manager at HeavenlyHideaways.com and a firm believer in the importance of reconnecting as a couple. Memories are meant to last a lifetime, and getting away from it all helps couples relax and create memories theyll treasure.
When planning a romantic getaway:? Ask what types of romance packages are available. Even if a hotel doesnt normally offer one, they may be able to put...
10 Ways To Find The Best Price On Hotels
Planning a trip has become increasing difficult as there are so many options to choose from. After finding a hotel that suits all your needs you need to ascertain whether you are getting a good rate. When you ask a travel agent or refer to a brochure for rates what you get is the generally quoted rate for room. But if you are wise you can get a better deal and save a lot of money.
1. Surf the net and see what online travel sites like Expedia, Hotels.com, or Travelocity are offering. Or you could browse the hotel web site to find a good deal.
Many sites list special offers as well as discounts.
2. Use a search tool to like BookingBuddy.com or Travel Axe to compare various offers and rates.
3. Look for what is known as "lowest rate guarantee" these are mainly on offer online but are subject to advance booking and very harsh cancellation policies. Even if the price offered online is attractive do call the hotel up...
Art Supplies
Stationery that permits you to express yourself: that is what art supplies are. Once you have chosen your medium of expression, be it painting, sculpture, pottery, or installations, you need to put together a few basic supplies so that you can get down to the joyful business of creativity.
Centuries ago, artists used materials that were all around them ?charcoal pieces for making outlines, flowers and fruits to create color, mud and dung to create a canvas, and fingertips or a stick...
Asset Protection Expert Kevin Wessell of Companies Inc. Says New Bankruptcy Laws Mean Shielding One's Assets More Than Ever Before
Los Angeles (ContentDesk) September 30, 2005 -- "Asset protection (lawsuit protection) is more important now than it has been in the history of the US," asserts Kevin Wessell, the asset protection expert and who heads LA-based Companies Incorporated."Beginning in October 2005 a new law will go into effect that eliminates Chapter 7 debt elimination bankruptcy for 50% of the population. If you made more than the median income of your state, you can no longer wipe out your debts. You will be forced...
Asset Protection Expert Kevin Wessell of Companies Inc. Says New Bankruptcy Laws Mean Shielding One's Assets More Than Ever Before
Finding A Party Hostess
Finding a Party Hostess The first step to setting up an online party is to decide rather your going to host your own online party of if you want someone to host. Either way you decide to do this is fine. Who can you get to host?
eCycle Offers High Efficiency Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Based on Kubota’s Super Mini Series Diesel Engines
Temple, PA (ContentDesk) April 26, 2006 -- eCycle, a manufacturer of high efficiency brushless generators, is pleased to announce auxiliary power units (APU) based on the Kubota Z602 and D902 Super Mini diesel engines. These APUs offer up to 10 times the current (power) of competing products presently on the market. eCycles APU is designed to answer demand for lightweight, high efficiency mobile DC power, in compliance with anti-idling mandates throughout the United States and Canada. These...
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Ohio Real Estate Virtual Assistant Earns Real Estate Professional Assistant (REPA) Certificate
Springfield, OH (ContentDesk) January 13, 2006 -- Lisa Morgan of Virtuoso Administrative Services has recently earned the Real Estate Professional Assistant (REPA) Certificate, awarded by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?.All successful real estate brokers and agents know how important a good assistant is to their success. "The best investment of time and money," says Martin Edwards, Jr., president of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?, "just might be in a well-trained professional assistant....
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