Released on: June 9, 2008, 11:36 pm

Press Release Author: Colin Saldanha

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Introduces second version of popular real-time on-line web
booking engine with enhanced features

Press Release Body: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, JUNE 10, 2008: Intellect Data
Systems (IDS) FZ-LLC, the global leader in providing integrated IT solutions for the
hospitality industry, today unveiled its state-of-the-art 'Fortune iBooking version
2.0' for the UAE and Middle East markets. The second version of the powerful booking
engine for online and real-time reservations, was formally launched by Mr. Suresh
John, Managing Director, Intellect Data Systems FZ-LLC at The Hotel Show, which is
being held from June 8-10, 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC).
Fortune iBooking version 2.0 boasts of additional features such as Corporate, Travel
Agent & Sales Office Login, allocation check and day-wise rates functionality.

"The Middle East region is very important for us as customers here have always been
appreciative of IDS products. We felt the Hotel Show would be a perfect platform to
launch the second version of Fortune iBooking as it brings most of our customers,
potential customers and partners from the hospitality and travel industry in the
region together under one roof. We are confident that Fortune iBooking version 2.0
will further boost our regional growth," said Suresh John. Managing Director,
Intellect Data Systems FZ-LLC.

"While we have developed Fortune iBooking version 2.0 for smarter reservations, we
are already working on upgrading our fairly new products like Fortune Care & Fortune
Analytix. The version 2.0 of Fortune Analytix will be completely web based and will
have multi-property consolidation, where as Fortune Care Version 2 will have self
service option for departments with guest history database link and PDA version
availability. Our existing and new clients both, will benefit immensely from all
these three products" added John.

Fortune iBooking enables hotel guests to enquire about room availability, select a
room and reserve in advance, avoiding disappointment on arrival. This innovative
application opens doors to travellers from any corner of the world, instantly.
Fortune iBooking is completely customizable to match the 'look and feel' of a
hotel's website. Detailed room information is available to guests and bookings are
automatically confirmed on the web and through email. With complete ownership of
guest information, a hotel can also build up it's databank for promotion and
up-selling of additional services, thus increasing revenue

FORTUNE iBOOKING Version 2.0 HIGHLIGHTS

1. Based on latest Microsoft.Net v3.5 Framework
2. Includes Corporate Login, Travel Agent Login & Sales Office Login
3. Allocation Check (including compatibility with Day wise allocation)
4. Day Wise Rates Functionality (based on tariff table)

ABOUT IDS SOFTWARES PVT LTD
IDS Softwares Pvt Ltd is a global leader in integrated IT solutions for the
Hospitality industry. The company, for over twenty years, has been designing,
developing, marketing and maintaining a comprehensive range of information
management systems enabling businesses of varied sizes, including hotels,
restaurants, clubs and resorts. With Regional Sales and Support offices spread
across the globe, the company has more than 1400 clients in over 20 countries.
IDS markets its hospitality software products under the umbrella brand 'Fortune
Suite of integrated solutions.' The products address multiple aspects of the
industry such as, Property Management Systems, Restaurant Management Systems, Web
based Products (Central Reservation Systems) and Business and Service enhancement
Tools. The company's Global R&D Center at Bangalore, India, offers support to its
customers 24x7x365. IDS Softwares' clients include Best Western, Club Mahindra
Holidays, Dubai Concorde, ETA Star group - Middle East, Fortune Park Group, Holiday
Inn Hotels & Resorts, Ramada Worldwide, Ramee Group of Hotels, Royal Orchid Hotels,
Sarovar Group, The Ffort Radisson etc.
IDS operates in the Middle East as Intellect Data Systems FZ-LLC.
Website: www.idsfortune.com

For further information, please contact:
Rajesh P Yadav
IDS FZ-LLC
Email: rpy@idsfortune.com
Phone: +97150 6567724





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