protel proudly presents: bookatonce public premiere at ITB 2009

bookatonce, the new online hotel software by Dortmund’s protel hotelsoftware GmbH, gave a good accounting of itself in its debut at ITB 2009 in Berlin. The local and international public showed a keen interest in the innovative solution, present with its own stand at this year’s ITB in Berlin, where it was unveiled to the public.

For all five days of the fair, the crowds at the bookatonce stand in the ITB technology hall were impressive. Hotel managers and technology partners from around the world were introduced to the web-based hotel software with integrated website and online booking function. Few passed up the opportunity to try their hand. Within minutes, in keeping with the bookatonce motto “Simply. Better. Bookings.", visitors were entering their first reservations into the system.

The attractive interface proved especially popular. „Even I can understand this!“ was the surprised reaction from an older lady who after a few minutes had already grasped the interactive room plan’s mode of operation. Other visitors allowed their enthusiasm free reign: “cool & sexy” was one Frenchman’s take on the new application - he then expressed the desire to get to work immediately!

And the novel SaaS (Software as a Service) solution - no need for additional hardware, complex installation or expensive training - allows just that, a huge plus for bookatonce. The web-based application is simply launched with the Internet browser - protel handles maintenance and updates, without requiring the user’s involvement.

At times, the free basic version’s range of functions elicited something approaching disbelief. It took repeated assurances to convince one Panamanian visitor that he would only be charged if and when he personally profited from bookatonce, that is, only once a guest reserved a room over the bookatonce online booking function on his/her website. “That’s fair!”, he finally concluded.

About protel and bookatonce

bookatonce is the latest product innovation by Dortmund’s protel hotelsoftware GmbH. This web-based hotel management system is specifically tailored to the special needs of small hotels. Internet access is all that’s required to work with the innovative solution. The basic version of the modular application will be available free of charge. The essential functions included in this version can be supplemented with add-on functional packages according to requirements.

In a few weeks, protel will begin product launch. Interested parties may apply using our registration form at www.bookatonce.com - and take part in an exciting raffle in the process.

protel hotelsoftware GmbH
Europaplatz 8
D-44269 Dortmund

Tel. +49 (0)231 - 915 93 0
Fax +49 (0)231 - 915 93 999

info@bookatonce.com
www.bookatonce.com
www.protel-hotelsoftware.com

Press contact:
Janina Krubasik
janina.krubasik@bookatonce.com

bookatonce is just the latest example of the successful application of protel's business philosophy, which for over 15 years has formed the basis of the Dortmund-based hotel software producer's success, under the motto "Innovation Meets Experience". In 1995, protel introduced the first Windows-based hotel management system onto the hotel software market. In so doing, it established a new standard, one that is today taken for granted everywhere. Thus, from its very first appearance on the market, the company has enjoyed a technological head start over the competition.

In 2009, it's happening again with bookatonce. This web-based software, specifically developed for small hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, sets the experience gained from over 15 years of hotel software development on an entirely new technological footing. bookatonce is the first "genuine" SaaS (Software as a Service) application for the hospitality industry. As a latest generation Internet application, bookatonce can be used without restriction in the same way as any other application. The result: a system that is not just at the cutting edge of technology, but whose user-friendliness is also bound to set a whole new standard. - bookatonce: further proof of the power of combining innovation with decades of experience.protel hotelsoftware GmbH was founded in 1994; it currently operates under the leadership of managing partners Ingo Dignas, Jörg Hermann and Manfred Osthues. protel's head offices are located in Dortmund, Germany; the company enjoys a worldwide presence, with a branch in Dubai and a dense network of partner companies that work in close cooperation with one another.

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