PublicRoutes.com to Offer Travelocity's Premier Travel Resources
New travel feature allows users to search for the best deals
on airfares, hotels, car rentals and more
NEW YORK, NY– September 25, 2006– PublicRoutes.com, a leading Web resource
that provides directions for public transportation, local search and travel information,
today announced that Travelocity, the fifth largest U.S.–based travel agency, will
power the website's travel feature, �Flights,
Hotels and More'.
PublicRoutes.com's
'Flights, Hotels and More' feature allows users
to plan every aspect of travel to and from anywhere in the U.S. through a single
source. By seamlessly integrating with Travelocity's extensive
database of travel information and reservation services, PublicRoutes.com users
are able to use one website to: book their flight and hotel, travel to the airport,
book a car service from the airport and purchase tickets ahead of time to enjoy
the city's attractions.
"We design
and implement features on the site with the consumer in mind," said Marc Sellouk,
CEO of PublicRoutes.com. "By closely aligning our services with a leading consumer
brand like Travelocity, we now offer a more complete, efficient and affordable way
for PublicRoutes.com users to plan their trips. With the 'Flights, Hotels
and More' option, site visitors can book everything from important business trips
to family vacations with confidence and ease."
PublicRoutes.com
provides detailed itineraries, maps, and public transportation directions to and
from multiple locations in the U.S. as well as connects users with local businesses
and services. With the 'Flights, Hotels and More' option, PublicRoutes.com
further expands its reach across the nation by offering vacation packages, last
minute deals for all of the country's top destinations, tickets to popular attractions
and much more.
"PublicRoutes.com
gives users the added peace of mind of having a trusted guide in cities that may
be unfamiliar to them," said Richard Harris, senior vice president of strategy and
distribution for Travelocity. "Our Travelocity Partner Network team is looking
forward to working closely with the PublicRoutes.com team as they continue to rapidly
expand their network."
PublicRoutes.com
launched in June 2006, providing a comprehensive online, directions–based website
catering to the wide variety of needs of residents, businesses and visitors across
the country. The site will soon expand its offerings to more
metropolitan areas in the U.S. and internationally.
For more
information and to access PublicRoutes.com's new navigation resource, please visit
www.PublicRoutes.com.
About PublicRoutes.com
PublicRoutes.com is a directions–based web resource that helps users navigate their
way around cities in an efficient manner, getting them where they need to be using
all modes of transportation available. Providing comprehensive, door–to–door directions
and detailed maps, users get accurate and timely information on all transportation
methods including city buses, subways, trains and ferries. Residents and tourists
alike are now able to use a single source for locating and traveling to the top
restaurants, shops, and attractions of any PublicRoutes.com city. For more
information, please visit: www.publicroutes.com
About Travelocity
Travelocity is committed to being the traveler's champion – before, during and after
the trip and guarantees everything about a customer's booking will be right. If
it's not, Travelocity will work with its partners to make it right, right away.
This customer–driven focus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great prices and
powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the fifth largest travel agency
in the U.S. – booking $7.4 billion in travel worldwide in 2005. Based in Southlake,
Texas, Travelocity also owns and operates Travelocity BusinessSM
and Get There for corporate travelers, lastminute.com, a leader in European online
travel and ZUJI, a leader in Asia–Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by
Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE: TSG), a world leader in travel commerce.
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Sean Carney
Dukas Public Relations
212–704–7385
sean@dukaspr.com