The hotel chain, which operates well-known
brands across the world, will deploy an extensive suite of
technology from the Sabre Hospitality SynXis platform
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology
provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a
new agreement with Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide. The hotel chain
will deploy the Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System
(CRS) to reach the broadest points of distribution in the
industry as they forge ahead with ambitions to double the size of
their property portfolio.
Under the agreement, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide will be
using the SynXis platform to expand its reach across global
distribution channels. The chain is also deploying SynXis Booking
Engine to drive direct bookings and SynXis Channel Connect to
connect to hundreds of OTA channels globally. The addition of Seibu
hotels to Sabre's SynXis platform means its properties are
available to book through Sabre's own global GDS as well as others,
corporates, travel management companies, and almost 900,000 travel
agents and tour operators globally, significantly increasing
distribution channels and revenue opportunities.
"We have aggressive plans to double our hotel numbers to 250, so
it's essential that we are working with the right technology
partner with the advanced, scalable solutions, and the
future-focused mindset we need to support those ambitions,"
said Eiichi Akamatsu, Director,
Executive Managing Officer, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide. "Given
our rapidly expanding scale, Sabre SynXis will enable us to
consolidate operations into one intuitive ecosystem so we can
improve the guest experience while increasing our geographic
footprint and driving efficiencies for our international growth."
With more than a century of hospitality experience, Seibu Prince
Hotels Worldwide is focused on asset-light hotel operations, with
an aim to expand its scale two-fold. Seibu Prince brands include
The Prince, Grand Prince Hotel, Prince Hotel, Prince Smart Inn, The
Prince Akatoki, Policy, Park Regis
by Prince, Park Regis Park Proxi, and Leisure Inn overseas. These
include hotels in major Japanese cities and resort areas such as
Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as popular destinations in
Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, the US, and Europe. It will continue to develop its
business to achieve its goal of expanding its network to 250 hotels
in Japan and abroad.
"We're thrilled to welcome Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide to our
Sabre SynXis family," said Frank
Trampert, senior vice president, global managing director of
community sales for Sabre Hospitality Solutions. "Seibu Prince
Hotels Worldwide will now be able to gain an intuitive chain-wide
performance overview and valuable insights to enable improved
distribution, increased bookings, and optimized offerings for
guests at its existing, and future, hotels. We're looking forward
to many more Seibu properties connecting to the SynXis platform as
Prince drive forward their exciting expansion plans."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology
company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide
range of travel companies including airlines,
hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company
provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help
its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer
personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel
marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from
around the globe. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more
than160 countries around the world. For more information
visit www.sabre.com.
About Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc.
SEIBU PRINCE HOTELS WORLDWIDE INC. is a core company of the Seibu
Group and the operating company of Prince Hotel and other
accommodation facilities, ski resorts, golf courses, as well as
other leisure facilities in Japan
and abroad. In addition to the four brands of The Prince, Grand
Prince Hotel, Prince Hotel, and Prince Smart Inn, our subsidiary
StayWell Holdings Pty Ltd also operates the six brands of The
Prince Akatoki, Policy, Park Regis
by Prince, Park Regis, Park Proxi,
and Leisure Inn overseas, for a total of ten diverse brands ranging
from luxury hotels to limited service hotels. Across these brands,
we operate a total of 86 hotels (including membership-exclusive
hotels) in major Japanese cities and resort areas such as
Tokyo, Karuizawa, Hakone, and
Kyoto, as well as in major cities
around the world in Asia, the
Middle East, Oceania, the United States, and Europe. At the same time, we also operate
leisure and sports facilities that include 31 golf courses and 10
ski resorts in Japan and abroad,
as well as amusement facilities such as aquariums, movie theaters,
and bowling alleys. As a company focused on hotels and leisure as
its core business, we strive to provide the highest-quality service
in the entire industry and develop our business in an asset-light
manner to achieve our goal of expanding our hotel network to 250
hotels in Japan and abroad and
building a global hotel chain network.
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