MCLEAN, VA, March, 2003 - SynXis Corporation, a leading provider of reservation management and distribution systems for the hospitality industry announced today that it has partnered with Destination Hotels & Resorts (DH&R), the second largest independent hotel management company in the country, to provide a complete reservation management and electronic distribution system for their collection of upscale hotels, which includes the world renowned Algonquin Hotel in New York and Hotel del Coronado San Diego. Just three weeks after switching to SynXis in December, DH&R received their highest one-day GDS transaction volume for same store comparisons in the last two years.

“We chose SynXis not only for their superior technology and ability to fully integrate our reservations process, but also because of their reputation for excellent customer service and professionalism,” said Rodger MacDonald, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Destination Hotels & Resorts. “The transition went smoothly and the immediate superb results we have already far exceed our expectations.”

By using SynXis and their comprehensive PMS interfaces, DH&R will fully integrate all aspects of their reservations operations to create a true single-image of inventory with the ability to offer last room availability.

The SynXis Reservation Management System will provide DH&R a solution for all distribution channels: 1) call centers, 2) travel agent Global Distribution Systems, 3) Internet Distribution Systems for all major travel sites, 4) each hotel’s Web site and 5) the corporate Web site.

“We are proud to count Destination Hotels & Resorts as one of our partners,” said Rick Betz, COO and Vice President Marketing and Sales for SynXis. “They enjoy an excellent reputation for providing superior service and for being forward-thinking in their approach to technology. They have already seen the benefits of using SynXis for all their reservation distribution channels.”

About SynXis Corporation:
SynXis® Corporation`s Internet-based ASP solution delivers full electronic distribution and reservations management capabilities to the worldwide hospitality industry. The SynXis Reservation Management System, at the solution`s core, empowers hotel operators to consolidate and manage hotel inventory from all sources - seamless GDS connectivity, over 1200 popular Internet travel sites, private-label central reservations systems, and full-service hotel Web sites. It also helps hotels build revenue by enabling them to independently manage each distribution channel from one easy-to-use control center. SynXis does not require major upfront investment and hotels can realize substantial cost savings with SynXis` simple transaction-based pricing model. SynXis is the technology source for more than 3,800 hotels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, and destinations, including, Harrah`s, VIP International, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Colonial Williamsburg, and Jumeirah Hotels.

SynXis` corporate headquarters are in McLean, VA, with offices in Denver, CO, and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information on SynXis and its products, please call 703-448-2530, e-mail [email protected], or visit our Web site at www.synxis.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts:
Destination Hotels & Resorts (DH&R), a privately held company located in Englewood, Colorado is one of the largest independent lodging management companies in the United States operating 28 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States. Destination Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 16 golf courses and eight full-service spas. Each distinctive, well-situated Destination Hotels & Resorts managed property offers exceptional recreational, business travel and conference facilities.
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