VANCOUVER, Sept. 25 /CNW/ - VRX Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V:VRW) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, VRX Studios Inc., has signed an extensive content licensing agreement with Get 2 Hawaii, Inc. a leading provider of leisure travel to hundreds of consumer and supplier web sites, affiliates, and travel agencies.
Under the license agreement, VRX Studios will provide Get 2 Hawaii with full access to its extensive library of high quality, web-friendly 360-degree virtual tours, still images, and interactive maps covering Hawaii's vast array of tourist attractions and leading three, four, and five star hotels.
"Hawaii's natural beauty and popularity with both domestic and international travelers makes it one of our top markets," said VRX president and CEO, David MacLaren. "Our photography captures the essence of Hawaii's beauty and the unique character of each hotel; helping online consumers confidently research and book their perfect vacation. Get 2 Hawaii is a major supplier in the Hawaiian travel industry and an important strategic partner for VRX."
Get 2 Hawaii provides leisure travel to hundreds of consumer and supplier web sites, affiliates, and travel agencies including Hawaiian Airlines, Aloha Airlines, and Panda Travel.
"We recognize the importance of quality informative content in today's competitive travel market," said Paul Casey, Chairman of Get 2 Hawaii. "Online shoppers are becoming increasingly savvy when making their purchasing decisions. We want to distinguish ourselves as a travel provider that backs its competitive pricing with reliable, up-to-date supplier information. Partnering with VRX was a strategic choice for us as they are renown for the quality of their product, their technical expertise, and the reliability of their platform."
About Get 2 Hawaii
Founded in 2000, Get 2 Hawaii offers a suite of online software products for the travel industry. Its products power hundreds of websites, supplier websites, affiliates, and travel agencies in Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland. In conjunction with its supply partners, Get 2 Hawaii offers net rates from hundreds of hotels and resorts, all major air carriers, and a broad segment of car rental companies and activities. This year, Get 2 Hawaii will process nearly 50,000 bookings in Hawaii alone. For more information, call (808) 945-3300, e-mail info@get2hawaii.com or visit www.get2hawaii.com.
About VRX
VRX Studios Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VRX Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V:VRW) (www.vrxworldwide.com), is the world leader in producing and syndicating high quality, web-ready, rich media content that educates, inspires, and compels online travel consumers. Leading travel brands such as Harrah's, Hyatt, Travelocity, Lastminute, Orbitz and many others rely on VRX's stunning visual content to attract and engage consumers. Each month, millions of people interact with VRX's Hotel, Cruise, and Destination Content in their search for their perfect vacation. To find out more about VRX Studios, its products and services, visit www.vrxstudios.com.
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