PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE MKT:IHT)
IBC Hotels, leading independent hotel network community connects with eZee Centrix for seamless connectivity and HMBookstore offering e-Learning and Training for independent hoteliers
IBC Hotels (InnDependent Boutique Collection), one of the world's largest Independent hotel companies with more than 6,500 Independent boutique hotels spread over 170 countries worldwide, is pleased to announce its live connection with eZee Centrix. The 2 way XML connectivity with the channels will enable participating hotels to make real time availability, inventory and rate updates. eZee Technosys is a leading hospitality solutions provider catering to more than 3,000 properties with cutting edge solutions.
IBC Hotels has established a strategic partnership with HMBookstore, enabling IBC Hotel Members to access over 60 Hospitality Education & Training Programs. HMBookstore provides essential web-based training and certification for all employees through a cost-effective, interactive, easy-to-use eLearning platform that rivals programs offered by large brands and expensive in-person training programs. Courses may be customized to incorporate your hotel's own independent and boutique messaging and standard procedures – ensuring all team members embrace your hotel culture and deliver consistent, remarkable service to drive loyal repeat guests and obtain hotel certification.
Early success by participating hotels has already allowed some hotels to decrease operating expenses through reduced employee turnover and administrative costs, such as insurance premiums with consistent and documented training complete with progress reports and a certificate of completion.
"IBC Hotels is excited to partner with companies such as eZee Centrix and HMBookstore that provide current and future customers with additional seamless and robust channels to grow revenue and drive more to the hotel's bottom line with additional brand-like benefits," Pamela Barnhill, President & Founder, at IBC Hotels.
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CONTACT: Pamela Barnhill, President - IBC Hotels, LLC
602-944-1500
email: pbarnhill@innsuites.com
