MLT Vacations Implements HBSi’s Channel Management and Connectivity Solution, Joining its Network of Travel Distribution Companies

MLT Vacations is now available through HBSi's iDemand Gateway, an integrated channel management and connectivity solution for hotel companies. The iDemand Gateway entirely automates the complex connections between hotel inventory systems and distribution outlets. With this advanced automation, MLT Vacations can accommodate elaborate business rules, increase revenue and eliminate the costs associated with manual processes. MLT serves nearly one million travelers per year in more than 20 countries.

"In addition to our usual hotel clients, we now can book many other hotel companies through HBSi, including more luxury and resort properties and high-end inventory," said Kim Popkin, Vice President of Information Services for MLT Vacations. "Furthermore, a large percentage of our hotel business is allotments, so MLT needs the flexibility of HBSi's system, which can automate allotment bookings quickly and easily," Popkin added.

"With its size and recognizable brands, MLT Vacations is a huge addition to HBSi's Demand Partner Network," said HBSi COO Greg Berman. "Our hotel company clients are delighted that their best inventory is now available far more easily for MLT's vacation package brands, Delta Vacations, Continental Airlines Vacations and Worry-Free Vacations."

About MLT Vacations
MLT Vacations, one of the largest providers of vacation packages in the United States, manages multiple vacation brands, including Delta Vacations, Continental Airlines Vacations and Worry-Free Vacations. Delta Vacations offers customizable vacation packages via scheduled air service on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection® carriers or Delta Worldwide Partners to more than 200 of the world's most appealing leisure destinations. Delta Vacations includes theLIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury and Romance. Continental Airlines Vacations offers the lowest available packaged airfares via scheduled air service on Continental Airlines with convenient connections from many US cities, to destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, including SelectEscapes Luxury and SelectEscapes Romance. Worry-Free Vacations offers charter vacation packages from several U.S. cities to destinations in Mexico and Jamaica. For more information, visit www.worldagentdirect.com.