Contract renewal boost Augustus Collection’s portfolio of independent Inns, Hotels & Resorts to in excess of 700 global properties.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - January 11th, 2012 -

LONDON, MILAN, PARIS - HotelNet S.r.l a leading travel technology firm with a portfolio of almost 700 properties renews their contract with Augustus Collection for 2012.

An existing client of sales, marketing and development program with Augustus-Lite, Augustus Collection contracted properties throughout 2011 into a cross section of leading online travel agencies, business travel agencies and wholesale global programs.

HotelNet S.r.l features a diverse mix of properties from luxury farms, former palaces, Mediterranean leisure resorts, boutique ski chalets, city centre hotels and luxury boutiques located throughout Algeria, Croatia, France, Italy, Luxemburg and Switzerland.

Alexander Ryll, Senior Partner at Augustus Collection states, “Focus for 2012 has begun on niche wholesale programs which compliment HotelNet S.r.l’s property mix following strategic meetings at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, late 2011.  In addition to forging key relationships with strong distribution channels, Augustus Collection is actively seeking direct channel marketing programs to increase property exposure nationally and internationally.”

Luciano Viverit, Managing Director at HotelNet S.r.l states, “The Augustus Collection team throughout 2011 increased client programs tenfold to our membership, generating sales from new national and international client markets, in addition to providing our team dedicated resources and support from implementation to account management.”

The Augustus Collection provides personal and customised attention for each and every client; in addition to its cooperation with over 700 properties, the Augustus-Lite program also incorporates partnerships with travel technology, media and affiliate marketing services.

About Augustus Collection

Founded in 2011, The Augustus Collection is a professional umbrella sales and marketing company incorporating specialised programs and platforms for spas, hotels, hotel groups, travel media and travel technology companies in the French, Italian and United Kingdom marketplace

Augustus-Lite is a customized sales, marketing and development program available to businesses operating within the travel and tourism industries, featuring a dynamic portfolio of over 700 hotels, resorts, inns, travel technology, media and affiliate marketing services.

Offices located in London, Milan & Paris.

For more information about Augustus Collection, visit its website at www.augustuscollection.com

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