Payless Lodging is an innovative partnership of mid-priced independent lodging properties that provides travelers on-line Internet access to reserve accommodations worldwide.
Meredith Bishop was named president of Payless Lodging in December 2001. Her multi-disciplined background in hotel management, franchisee training, customer service, and reservations for the hotel industry will be instrumental as she provides leadership and innovative sales and marketing programs for Payless Lodging hotel partners.
Payless Lodging was formed to provide Internet consumers a well-known brand name that means quality at an affordable price, said Meredith Bishop, president of Payless Lodging. With the popularity of the Internet, a benchmark of `value-perceived` accommodations is crucial to on-line customers.
Payless Lodging`s concept joins together independent motels, boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, condominiums and vacation homes as part of a global reservation and marketing system. A membership in Payless Lodging allows the property owners to preserve their business` individuality while providing them with the resources they need to compete in today`s global marketplace.
Payless Lodging provides member properties with technological tools and support they would not otherwise have all at a fraction of the cost of franchised operations, said Bishop. At the same time, it empowers travelers by providing them with high-quality, service-oriented accommodations at a competitive price.
Payless Lodging offers property owners access to the latest technology tools and innovative services through its partnership with REZlink International, a central Florida-based reservations provider.
Other services that will be offered to Payless Lodging members include an easy-to-use guest management software system, a GDS distribution system which allows travel agents immediate access to the property`s information to make reservations directly, and a travel agent help desk.
Avalon is a privately held corporation headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and is the parent umbrella company for the Payless brands including Payless Car Rental Systems Inc. with over 130 worldwide franchise locations, Payless Car Sales, and REZlink, the technology provider for Avalon Global Group.
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