Zoho Expands Marketplace with the Addition of Over 25 National, Regional and Specialty Suppliers

A selection of the national and regional suppliers joining Zoho include USA Today, HW Baker, Cypress Apparel and Graphic Encounter. Member suppliers rely on Zoho to drive sales of OS&E, F&B, and FF&E products to the marketplace's expanding base of hospitality properties. Zoho's in-depth analysis of property buying habits and needs, coupled with its intuitive, state-of-the-art technology, enable member suppliers to immediately capitalize on additional and increased revenue opportunities and quickly and seamlessly integrate into the marketplace.

"Many online marketplaces focus on one thing and one thing only -- squeezing suppliers to drive down product costs to deliver savings to buyers. Zoho recognizes the limitations in this model and has developed a win-win for all members of the supply chain," said Bill Fraine, president and CEO of Zoho. "We are one hundred percent focused on delivering value, efficiencies and cost savings across the entire hospitality supply chain. This extends benefits beyond short term cost savings to generate significantly increased profits for buyers and suppliers alike over time. Zoho exists to serve the needs and provide benefits to the entire hospitality industry and we firmly believe that we offer the ideal environment for suppliers servicing or targeting this fast growing market."

Easing The Online Transition for Suppliers

Powered by leading technology solutions, Zoho's Content Services simplify suppliers' entry into the Zoho Marketplace by providing automated electronic catalog content creation and management. Supplier set-up services include analyzing order fulfillment process, custom-tailoring for each suppliers' unique organizational structure, initializing user accounts, and conducting on-site user training. Zoho provides solutions that integrate the marketplace with existing back-end financial, ERP, order management and property management systems. Zoho also operates a 24 x 7 Customer Service Center that provides a first point of contact for any supplier needs or questions.

About Zoho

Zoho (www.zoho.com) is the premier online hospitality marketplace backed by leading technology companies, including Dell and Ariba, and is the choice of large-scale organizations such as Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., including its St. Regis, Luxury, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points and W brands as well as small, midsized and regionally focused organizations such as Larkspur Landing. With no software to install, upgrade or maintain, Zoho empowers purchasing organizations and suppliers across all segments of the hospitality industry to streamline the entire procurement lifecycle -- from planning and design, to procurement of operating supplies and services, to liquidation of used and surplus goods. Unlike e-purchasing sites, Zoho helps hospitality organizations strengthen their procurement processes by eliminating inefficiency and reducing costs across the entire supply chain -- including transportation and banking. For more information, visit Zoho on the Worldwide Web at www.zoho.com, or call Zoho world headquarters at (408) 469-4200.