Travel Infosystems - Press Release

Press Release Release Date: 15/05/2002 P&O TRAVEL ONLINE WITH TRAVEL INFOSYSTEMS RailPlanner Extranet to Provide Journey Planning Information for P&O Travel Travel InfoSystems, the travel planning software specialists, today announced a new deal with P&O Travel to supply the business travel management specialist, with UK rail and Eurostar journey planning information as an extranet service. Travel InfoSystems RailPlanner Extranet will allow P&O Travel staff and clients to quickly access online accurate and up-to-date travel information. Steve Gostling, Reservation Systems Manager for P&O Travel comments, “We wanted a ‘white label’ online solution which provided fast, accurate information, and which contained no links or adverts to competitors sites. Travel InfoSystems’ solution fitted the bill exactly. We were very satisfied with the quality of the data and the speed of the solution, but what really impressed us was the ease with which the Travel InfoSystems’ solution could be integrated onto our staff and client extranets.” RailPlanner Extranet saves P&O Travel both time and money, providing clients and staff with online information, which is instantly available and up-to-date. Gostling concludes, “With the RailPlanner solution, all timetable information is easily accessible – just a mouse click away. More importantly, we are able to add value to the Extranet service we offer our clients. This saves on call centre costs.” Established in 1963, P&O Travel specialises in providing ‘One Stop Shop’ Business Travel Management to corporates whose requirements range from Air, Rail, Hotel, Car Hire, and other business travel associated needs. With over 12 locations in the UK and 165 globally, P&O Travel are able to provide an added value service that includes 24 hour reservation, Passport and Visa procurement and ‘A la Carte’ leisure travel service. Editorial Contacts Review copies, photography and additional interviews are available from Nicola Welch or Tamsin Keynton at MCC International Ltd.
Nicola Welch MCC International Ltd Tel: 01962 888100 Email: nicola.welch@mccint.com	Tamsin Keynton MCC International Ltd Tel: 01962 888100 Email: tamsin.keynton@mccint.com