Omni Hotels & Resorts officially launched a brand-wide Facebook reservations tool today which enables brand fans and others to book and confirm a reservation without ever leaving the Omni Facebook wall. Fans are able to shop Omni properties and secure their stay, all while logged onto the top social networking site. Visitors will also be able to have a live chat with an Omni reservations agent while on Facebook to address any questions they may have while booking a room. Once a reservation is made through Facebook, guests will receive their usual confirmation information via email and members of the Select Guest loyalty program are able to view the reservation through their online profile, including via mobile applications.

This is the first fully integrated Facebook booking tool among all major hospitality brands and is the latest example of Omni Hotels & Resorts aggressively adapting to the evolving digital landscape. In 2003, it became the first luxury hotel brand in the U.S. to offer complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms for members of its Select Guest loyalty program and in public spaces. In 2007, the brand introduced ORION from GBCblue, an online ordering system allowing guests to take care of a variety of needs, including room service orders, without ever looking away from their smart phone or laptop. Omni was also among the first to launch online check-in (2007), and a variety of mobile tools (2009), including Apple and BlackBerry apps.

"We wanted to make this process truly turnkey for travelers wherever they want to book a reservation," said Tom Santora, chief marketing officer of Omni Hotels & Resorts. "Our new Facebook tool gives guests another level of ease and convenience."

To book a package on Facebook visit facebook.com/omnihotels and click on the "Book a Room" tab on the left side of the page. Guests can also visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni. Follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at twitter.com/omnihotels or at twitter.com/omnihotelsPR.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts

Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, 25 award-winning spas featured in dynamic locales nationwide, every Omni proudly opens its doors to share the true spirit of its destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative, to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni