ESCAPIA and FAST TRANSACT Partnership Offers Web-Based Solutions for Vacation Rental Industry

Released on = April 24, 2007, 8:50 am

Press Release Author = Kathy CharLee / Fast Transact, Inc.

Industry = Real Estate

Press Release Summary = Resort and vacation rental property managers can save time
and money when managing properties and accepting credit card payments.

Press Release Body = OLYMPIA, WA, April 2007 - Fast Transact Inc., a leader in
credit card processing and payment gateway solutions, is pleased to announce their
strategic partnership with Escapia, a Seattle-based company that develops top-rated
software applications for vacation rental property management. The partnership
consolidates both companies' expertise and technology strengths to address their
clients' daily operation needs for professional rental management tools and payment
integration.

Tourism is the third largest retail industry in the United States, of which the
typical lodging customer travels 48% for business and 52% for leisure. FAST
TRANSACT's Rental Payment Management (RPM) program is geared towards the lodging
industry's specific needs for credit card and check payment acceptance. Its Cost
Plus Pricing structure ensures there are no hidden fees and RPM has the flexibility
to integrate seamlessly with most retail and online reservation, property
management, and POS systems. Escapia provides the leading Internet business
platform for professional vacation rental managers and its web-based solutions help
vacation rental companies increase efficiency and boost their income. Escapia
powers their online reservations, streamlines reservation management, opens up new
sources of revenue, enhances security and provides unparalleled flexibility in
managing their business.

"Having Escapia partner with Fast Transact is a great win for our customers, who
benefit from a company that specializes in payment solutions designed specifically
for vacation rental managers," said Bill Furlong, CEO of Escapia. "Fast Transact's
solutions are compatible with the Escapia platform so our customers are able to
process payments within the software. At Escapia, we are dedicated to helping our
clients manage their entire business in one place; partnering with Fast Transact
helps us achieve that goal."

David Solomon, CEO of Fast Transact Inc, states, "RPM caters specifically to the
lodging reservation process. Our knowledge of payment processing and how it
interfaces with various reservation methods is the key to helping merchants
understand how to reduce non-qualified transactions and eliminate inappropriate
hidden fees. Escapia's software is designed to help vacation rental managers
administer properties, online reservations, accounting, and other essential portions
of their businesses. By looking at how our clients use various software to book and
manage millions of reservations, the partnership with Escapia seemed to be a natural
step in expanding our product and service offerings. I believe this alliance allows
both parties to provide start-to-finish solutions for existing and new customers in
the resort property management and vacation rental industries."


About Fast Transact, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Fast Transact, Inc. is a registered ISO/MSP of Bank of America N.A.
Charlotte, NC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. FAST TRANSACT provides nationwide, integrated
payment technologies for retail and Internet merchants. For more information about
credit and debit card acceptance, electronic payment gateways, ACH check services,
gift/loyalty card programs, and affiliate merchant programs, please go to FAST
TRANSACT\'s website: www.FastTransact.com or call 1-800-687-8505.

FAST TRANSACT is a registered trademark of Fast Transact, Inc.
Rental Payment Management (RPM) is a division of Fast Transact, Inc.

About Escapia
Escapia, Inc., founded in 2000, is leading the internet revolution in the $25
billion vacation rental industry with web-based on-demand software. Escapia
empowers professional vacation rental management companies to reach new customers,
manage properties, online reservations, accounting, housekeeping, maintenance,
owners, and other mission critical aspects of their businesses. Escapia Vacation
Rental Suite is a comprehensive software suite for vacation rental companies
embracing the Internet future of the industry. Seattle based Escapia can be reached
at 1-800-ESCAPIA, info@escapia.com or online at www.escapia.com.


Web Site = http://www.fasttransactonline.com

Contact Details = Kathy CharLee
Fast Transact, Inc.
Toll Free: 800.687.8505
Fax: 360.357.1425
kathyc@fasttransact.com
www.FastTransact.com

Kristine Lande
Escapia, Inc.
206.832.0241
klande@escapia.com

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