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Galileo Vacation Rentals are Here!
Galileo is pleased to announce the arrival
of Galileo Vacation Rentals!
Vacation Rentals = More Choice and
another reason why Galileo is THE one-stop-shop for booking
accommodations worldwide.
But what IS a Vacation Rental? "Vacation
Rental" refers
to a condominium, timeshare, villa or private home for rent.
They typically have multiple bedrooms and/or baths as well
as kitchen facilities. 
With Galileo Vacation Rentals, you
can now offer your clients the option of staying in a hotel
OR vacation rental property,
which may be more appropriate for clients who are traveling
in groups or with families. Customers will love the value
and amenities that vacation rentals offer, as well as the
unique
locations. There is nothing new for you to learn -- simply
search in RoomMaster under the chain code "VR" to
access available inventory from a number of vacation rental
suppliers such as LeisureLink, Hyatt Vacation Club, Ritz
Carlton Club and Marriott Vacation Club International.
Who
is LeisureLink?
LeisureLink is an aggregator of vacation
rental inventory and currently the largest supplier to participate
in the
Galileo
Vacation Rental program. You can search in RoomMaster under
the chain code "LI" to access LeisureLink inventory - nearly
200 properties. This inventory will also be returned under
the master "VR" chain code, along with inventory
from other suppliers. All LI bookings are in real time.
A powerful online tool - www.MyRentalPreview.com - is available
so that
you can thoroughly review an available LI property before
you recommend it to your clients. You can also generate
and
email
online brochures to clients so that you can prepare them
for a great getaway. With LeisureLink, commissions are
easily tracked
and payment processing is prompt.
Currently, there are 180
vacation rental properties available through LeisureLink
in RoomMaster. This number is expected
to reach 200 by the end of 2004 and 500 by the end of 2005.
Properties are located across the U.S., in British Columbia
and Sicily, Italy, among other great destinations.
Now you
can provide more choice to your clients. As you assess a
client's
needs, you can choose from a broader list of options, and
provide them with the absolute best
accommodations.
The result is a higher level of customer satisfaction,
more repeat business and more opportunity through client
referrals.
Because Vacation Rentals can be searched
and booked within RoomMaster by using the "VR" chain
code, you will maintain your efficiency as you access and
sell this higher-yield
inventory.
Perhaps the most appealing part of vacation
rental inventory is the strong commissions that they generate.
The average
length of stay for a vacation rental property
is longer than a typical hotel room - 4.5 days vs. 2.4. This results
in a higher unit sale and higher commission structure.
Commissions
are typically set at
a 10% with additional commission incentives for preferred
agency partners.
You can learn more about Galileo
Vacation Rentals on www.Galileo.com.
LeisureLink will be offering
an agent incentive/override program in the beginning of 2005 - this
information will be passed along to you as soon as it is
available!
We hope you take advantage of the great
new inventory and sales opportunity!
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