To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information/press release from the trades/MSC Cruises and
thought it may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.
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John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
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www.shiptoshorecruise.com
MSC Cruises Partners with Revelex Corporation to Bring Top-Notch Cruise
Options to Travel Agencies
May 06, 2008 8:00 AM CDT
MSC Itineraries Can Now Be Booked Through Revelex and Sites Powered by the
POWER AGENT Platform in North America
BOCA RATON, Fla.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Revelex Corporation, a leader in
travel technology solutions for agents and vendors, today announced MSC
Cruises selected Revelex's POWER AGENT platform to distribute MSC Cruises'
travel itineraries. Using Revelex, travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada
now have live and direct access into MSC Cruises' itineraries and cabin
inventory.
A web-based agent desktop application, POWER AGENT provides access to all
Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and non-GDS travel products. Utilizing the
platform, travel agents worldwide can now offer clients a more diverse range
of cruise inventory. Additionally, consumers can now book MSC cruise
vacations using the over 2,000 agency websites offered through POWER AGENT.
"We selected POWER AGENT because of its strong reach within the agent
community. By allowing travel agents to access our cruise vacations through
POWER AGENT, we are increasing our presence with agents and allowing them
real-time access to our cruise inventory," said Rick Sasso, president and
CEO of MSC Cruises USA.
"We are pleased to begin a great relationship with MSC Cruises," said David
Goodis, CEO of Revelex Corporation. "We are committed to bringing travel
agents worldwide the best tools and the most offerings possible - and by
adding MSC Cruises to our inventory, we are doing just that."
Revelex's technology enables vendors and agencies to effectively market and
sell leisure travel online and offline. Known for its strong foundation in
the cruise industry, Revelex's solutions allow travel agents to grow in
their respective markets, increasing business by streamlining their travel
planning, booking and tracking processes.
About Revelex Corporation
Revelex Corporation is a provider of travel technology solutions that enable
vendors and agencies of all sizes to effectively market and sell leisure
travel both online and offline. With a strong foundation in the leisure
travel industry, Revelex offers customizable solutions to the air, hotel,
car and cruise line industries. With corporate offices in Boca Raton,
Florida, its solutions are employed in locations across the globe. More
information on Revelex can be found at www.revelex.com.
About MSC:
MSC Cruses has a fleet of nine ships: MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica,
MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody and MSC
Rhapsody, cruising in the Mediterranean year-round and seasonally in
Northern Europe, Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, South America and South
Africa. MSC Cruises' fleet will increase to 11 ships by 2010. In December of
2008 and spring 2009 MSC Fantasia and MSC Serenata, respectively, will join
the fleet as the two largest ships built by a European ship owner. MSC
Cruises is a partner of the city of Venice and a member of the Club -
'Friends of Venice' as well as one of the supporters for the project 'Venice
Blue Flag' which sets the standards for the carbon emissions.
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