What is Tour Partner?
Atlanta, 07 May 2007: Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI), which manages five well-known ski resorts in the United States, has chosen IBS’ Tour Partner™ system to serve as the foundation for their strategy to streamline and improve the critical reservation systems of the organization. Currently, VRI operates with six separate systems to oversee their various offerings, including Lift Tickets and Air Inclusive Vacation Packages. Scott Gustlin, the Director of Marketing Technology at VRI, noted, “After an extensive evaluation, we found Tour Partner™ to be the perfect reservations solution to integrate our diverse inventory systems. This development will greatly support our initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across our multiple business sectors.” Peter Krebs, COO of IBS Software Services Americas, Inc., characterized the Vail Resorts project as a significant and exciting opportunity, expressing eagerness to work alongside such a prestigious client. The planned integration is anticipated to yield greater efficiency and deliver a more unified service experience for VRI's customers, ultimately elevating their overall satisfaction. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in VRI's commitment to providing top-notch service in the competitive ski resort industry.
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Company Facts
Company Name:
IBS Software Services
Company Website:
www.ibsplc.com/news/vail-resorts-selects-ibs-tour-partner
Product Details
Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Not Offered
Support
Web-Based Support
Standard Support
Product Details
Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English
Tour Partner Categories and Features
Travel Agency Software
Central Reservation System
Customer Database
Flight Booking
GDS / OTA Integration
Itinerary Creation
Marketing Management
Payment Processing
Promotions Management
Quote Management
Rental Car Reservations
Single / Group Reservations
Tour Operator Software
Accommodation Booking
Activities Booking
Central Reservation System
Coach Booking
Custom Packages
Customer Management
GDS / OTA Integration
Itinerary Creation
Multi-Day Tours
Payment Processing
Price / Margin Management
Promotions Management
Quote Management
Reservations Management
Vendor Management
Website Management