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WSH&LA and GeoPage Announce Strategic Relationship
Hotels and hotel guests will benefit from alliance that delivers the latest
"One-Stop City Guide" technology
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| Seattle, Washington - June 23, 2009 - The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association (WSH&LA at http://www.wshla.com) and its new allied member GeoPage, Inc. (http://www.geopage.com) have announced that GeoPage Maps™ will be embedded in WSH&LA's consumer website (http://www.StayInWashington.com) in July 2009, making the site of even greater value to visitors of Washington State.
Partnering with Citysearch®, GeoPage is pleased to give people the most up-to-date and useful local information in a rich user interface. Many sites only allow local search to be conducted within a single category, like restaurants, which makes it difficult to simultaneously find a restaurant, theater, and bar that are all within a single walking distance of each other. "Our geo-search technology will give people a truly rich and efficient way to find local venues and plan their whole day or night, especially if they are looking for multiple venues to hang out at," said James Sun, CEO of GeoPage. |
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| "This strategic relationship will benefit visitors to our website, our members, and the guests of our members," said WSH&LA President and CEO Jan Simon Aridj. "This impressive new web application works like an online navigation system, helping people efficiently find lifestyle and entertainment venues, such as restaurants and attractions, that are within a specific location range. The technology is amazing, giving travelers reasons to stay longer and see more when visiting Washington State."
In addition, GeoPage is launching a new feature called GeoBlog® which empowers users to share ideas on "things to do" and "where to go" in a rich format beyond just writing a single review about a single place. Geobloggers write creatively about past experiences and future plans and tag places associated with their blog entries so their friends, colleagues, and other travelers can benefit from the information. |
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| Partnering with Citysearch®, GeoPage Maps provides up-to-date local information in a rich user interface that provides great venue content and offers patrons reviews and blog comments by GeoPage users through GeoBlogs™. |
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| "GeoPage Maps powers websites with valuable data and tools to transform the current customer experience giving online users a quicker way to find and plan their day or night's events," explains GeoPage CEO James Sun. "With data ranging from restaurants to attractions all on an interactive online map, GeoPage Maps provides unprecedented levels of service by offering travelers and locals the ability to easily explore their city and better enjoy their stay. It is a perfect complement for the hospitality, tourism and online travel industries." |
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| In addition, through GeoPage Business Solutions, all WSH&LA hotelier members are offered an exclusive rate for GeoPage Maps Basic or Premium online license subscription for hotelier property's website, Wi-Fi page and/or lobby touch screen. GeoPage Maps will power hotels' online conversion rate, provide better event planning experience for guests, and an enhanced overall concierge customer experience. |
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| To learn more about GeoPage and the special savings for WSH&LA members, please contact GeoPage Business Solutions' Kristi LeVeque: 425-765-4923 or . |
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About GeoPage
GeoPage® is the online one-stop city guide. It is a comprehensive online service helping people find local places through a visual geo-search engine and city-related blogs. GeoPage helps people make informed decisions on "where to go" and "what to do" by offering a proprietary intelligent venue ranking system. GeoPage is committed to providing local content that people care about. |
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About WSH&LA
The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association (WSH&LA), incorporated in 1920, works toward a favorable legislative and regulatory environment for the lodging and tourism industry. WSH&LA promotes and delivers programs, resources and benefits to its members, and is actively engaged in promoting Washington as a tourism destination, publishing the Washington State Visitors' Guide, the premier source for travel and accommodations information, and its companion website, www.StayInWashington.com. From its offices in Seattle, WSH&LA serves 600 lodging members and more than 125 allied members. |
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Contact:
Alex Sum
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SOURCE: GEOPAGE
Website: http://www.geopage.com
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