November 17, 2011 - San Diego, CA -
aRes Travel Launches New Experiential Packaging Product
Travel packaging product is game changer for the tourism industry

aRes Travel, the leading provider of a private-label booking engine powering online reservations and ticketing transactions for the travel and tourism industry announced the launch of their newest product - Experiential Packaging. Seen as a game changer in the industry, the much anticipated customized travel package solution is the first of its kind, allowing consumers the ability to create a personalized travel packages with the focus on "what to do" in that destination. aRes Travel's Experiential Packaging combines attraction tickets, tours or activities, with a wide selection of hotels, culminating in the perfect vacation package for every travelers individual budget. Read more

San Diego, CA -October 5, 2011 - US Travel Association - aRes Travel Game Changing Technology - aRes Travel is reshaping the way consumers shop for travel online with the roll out of a new experiential packaging product. Read more

San Diego, CA - August 15, 2011 - aRes Travel LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

aRes Travel (Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc.) and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently solidified a long standing relationship by entering into an agreement which allows ARES to access Kimpton hotel rates via Travelport. This will afford ARES with the ability to market the Kimpton properties through its highly anticipated Experiential Packaging technology. This integration also allows Kimpton to increase their distribution while maintaining the integrity of their brands. “This corporate tier partnership is not just an advancement in travel technology,” said President Alan Suchodolski. “It is also recognition of our success in driving revenue through an affiliate network and our growth as an emerging presence in the hospitality sector. We are pleased that ARES has been given the opportunity to represent Kimpton products in this way.”

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, Bill Kimpton founded the company in 1981 and today it is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, destination Kimpton restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton operates 53 hotels and 53 restaurants in 23 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

August 8, 2011 - San Diego, CA - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Celebration

aRes Travel is working with Destination DC partner to promote the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Celebration in Washington DC, August 28, 2011. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial takes its place among DC’s iconic landmarks on August 28. Special travel packages are available through Washington.org for guaranteed admission to the historic dedication at washington.org .

July 6, 2011 - San Diego, CA - aResTravel launches new brand & website

aRes Travel launched the new and improved corporate website, aResTravelInc.com. The site reflects the new brand with a clean, simple and modern logo designed with a touch of edge in the use of the "marker" icon. The use of stunning imagery combined with product details is in direct response to research into what the customer really wants when they come to our site. It gives customers detailed information, images of client booking engine integration to visualize the use in a website. Future enhancements include online video product demos and a library of useful online marketing tips.

May 23, 2011 - San Francisco Travel and aRes Travel launch "Superb San Francisco Summer Savings & Giveaway!" promotion.

Book a San Francisco stay between May 15-July 31, 2011 for a stay before August 31, 2011 to take advantage of discounts and freebies at hotels and attractions plus a chance to win a free San Francisco vacation on us. Book to win!

November 16, 2010 - Tacoma Regional CVB is now live with ARES, featuring member hotels and attractions. See their newly designed website at traveltacoma.com. This is ARES' first distribution in Washington State and we are excited to add another new region to our growing network.

November 1, 2010 - ARES is happy to announce that SedonaCentralReservations.com is live with the ARES Reservation Network. Sedona counts among the top destinations for domestic and international travelers alike and we look forward to this new website producing well for the numerous lodging establishments in the area.

September 8, 2010 - It was announced today that the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) has selected Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) to provide booking engine capabilities for ChooseChicago.com and for the CCTB call center, 1-877-Chicago.