Hyatt.com Launches VT360’s New Desktop Tours

The desktop tour falls in line with Hyatt’s intelligent rich media selections and will add abundant information to an exciting new virtual tour format including professional voice narration.

"Hyatt has always been one of the industry’s forward thinker, and adding our new format to their site is a testament to the quality of their rich media.” said Brian Stearns, CEO VT360.” The properties have propelled this production with a high level of enthusiasm. Their initial reaction to the desktop tour has been great!” added Stearns.

Earlier this year, VT360 formed an exclusive relationship with HoldCom a voice production studio based in New Jersey. The 2 companies have been working together to produce the industry’s best virtual tour product.

In addition to voice, VT360’s desktop tours feature interactive property maps and stunning full-screen high resolution panoramic photography.

“VT360's new Desktop Tour is amazing! The voice is crystal clear and enhances the tour with abundant information... Their shoot was great, went very smooth and VT360's new full-screen images really bring you closer to being inside my hotel. Great work!” Said Michael Newman, Director of Sales & Marketing Grand Hyatt New York.

"VT360 was awesome to work with! I love my new Desktop Tour; it will be a huge addition to our marketing material. The quality of voice, music and full-screen images add up to a terrific package that truly brings out the feel of Hyatt Hill Country. VT360‘s Shots are really great!" said Melody Campbell-Goeken Director, Public Relations Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa

About Hyatt Hotels | There are 214 Hyatt hotels and resorts (over 90,000 rooms) in 44 countries around the world, operating under the Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Grand Hyatt® and Park Hyatt® brands. Currently, there are an additional 29 Hyatt hotels and resorts under development, including 10 new hotels in China. Hyatt Corporation (domestic U.S., Canada and Caribbean hotels) and Hyatt International Corporation (international properties) are subsidiaries of Chicago-based Global Hyatt Corporation. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. (timeshare), Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (hotel ownership), and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (which franchises Hawthorn Suites, Microtel and America’s Best Inns).

In January 2005, Global Hyatt Corporation also added an additional 143 U.S. properties to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of the upscale, limited service AmeriSuites hotel chain. These properties will be renovated and repositioned under the new Hyatt Place select service brand in 2006.

About VT360 | VT360 has been the leading innovator in 360-degree image capture and delivery since 1998. The superior content that VT360 delivers enables travelers to preview hotels and resorts in astounding resolution delivered on high-speed first tier, redundant networks. Each of VT360's clients have had a substantial increase of online booking and with the addition of new VT360 distribution relationships, are able to easily display their images on Multiple travel channels, including Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline and over 4500 affiliate travel sites for increased visibility and improved brand recognition. For more information, visit .

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