Internet Merchandising Systems Inc., Purchases Bahamas Gateway L.L.C. (Nassau & Miami) and Launches New Online Reservation Service for Bahamian Hotels & Tour Companies

The launch of Bahamasgateway.net makes it possible for many of the smaller hotels, tour companies or properties in the Bahamas to expand their Internet presence and manage their online bookings and rates distribution to all market segments including Internet users, travel agents and corporate clients directly online from anywhere in the world.

Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Internet Merchandising Systems Inc. announced today the purchase of Bahamas Gateway LLC, and its existing website www.bahamasgatway.com plus the launch of a new travel website www.bahamasgateway.net, showcasing its Multi-Voyager® Hotel & Tour Reservation Software and dedicated to opening up the Internet for the smaller Bahamian hotels, tour companies and destination properties to take reservations online.

Voyager Web Portal Reservation Software is designed specifically for destination websites and allowing hotels & tour companies to manage directly their online bookings and rates distribution to all market segments including Internet users, travel agents and corporate clients.

Destination websites such as www.bahamasgateway.net allow each licensed hotel or tour operator to log-in online directly and access their own secure administrative area to control their rates, arrange rate category schemes for each market segment, room/property/tour availability, photos and descriptive information.

The Web Portal Reservation Software makes it possible for hotels, tour operators, regional properties or properties with a common theme to expand their Internet presence save on distribution costs and generate more sales. It also provides instant confirmation of reservations made through their website, and will notify the Reservation Department though automatically generated e-mail messages.

This strategy allows destination marketing websites, e-Lodging websites and small hotel or property owners with multiple hotels or properties to share their development expenses, offer unique websites and add marketing initiatives such as links to other websites with complimentary services, website advertising and pay-per-click promotions. This capability gives them the presence to compete directly with large third party online websites in their own local markets and increase their profitability.

The software includes many other standard features and capabilities to promote and grab attention such as: travel agent booking, corporate booking and wholesaler booking, have 'Customer Service Agents booking for telephone customers, etc., whereby each agent or client accesses the system directly from the hotel's own website with a unique login/password combination, allowing the administrator to assign each user to a specific group, and to determine the information and privileges each group will receive.

For web promotion the software also includes as standard an integrated newsletter & email engine, automated affiliate program, ecommerce gift shop capability (IMScart ecommerce), P2P (Product to Product) up-sell display linking and merchandising plus a powerful coupon discount module.

Pricing and Availability

The cost will be as low as $20.00 US per month for Bahamian hotels, tour operators or properties to use the service on www.bahamasgateway.net.

The full software package for individual hotels or property websites is available from $695.00 US fully installed and includes training. While the full Web Portal Reservation Software for other destination or Portal websites is only $1,495.00 US.

Internet Merchandising Systems Inc. (www.imscart.com) was founded on a commitment to develop innovative products and services to meet the needs of their hotel and tour partners in improving profitability and productivity and IMS Voyager Hotel Reservation software helps companies build connected enterprises to capture more market share, communicate effectively and operate competitively.

Bahamas Gateway L.L.C. owned and operated www.Bahamasgateway.com, a rapidly expanding Bahamian Internet Portal.

Utilizing the latest technologies, with hundreds of visitors per day and thousands of pages being viewed monthly www.Bahamasgateway.com and now www.bahamasgateway.net offers a growing base of information to potential travelers to the Bahamas, plus cost-effective solutions for Bahamian businesses to take their businesses on-line and advertise their services to the World.

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