XYKA launches affiliate partner reservation system for AdventureLink

Santa Clara, CA July 15, 2009 – AdventureLink has launched a new affiliate partner reservation system with technology assistance from XYKA. The system gives AdventureLink affiliates access to the entire inventory of adventure tours available in AdventureLink’s global distribution network and ability for affiliates to sell these tours from their own web site.

AdventureLink is the largest global distribution and reservation network for adventure travel. They offer 60,000+ trips from more than 1800 tour operators worldwide. “We wanted to build a robust and an easy to use system for our affiliate partner community to help them offer the widest selection of trips to their customers through a user friendly interface”, commented Kelly Tompkins, Chairman and Founder, AdventureLink Inc.

The new system includes an easy affiliate registration and approval process, an affiliate dashboard where affiliates can choose from different site templates and products that they wish to sell, the ability for affiliates to look at past bookings and commissions, communicate with their customers and a user friendly interface for affiliate’s customers to find, compare and book trips online.

XYKA was selected by AdventureLink for building this system because of their considerable experience in building rich easy to use travel technology systems, domain expertise and great reviews from previous satisfied customers. “Initially I was hesitant to contract with an outsourcing firm, but after meeting with XYKA, we quickly realized that they had a core expertise in travel technology and the travel business that set them apart from other consulting firms. What we discovered after working with XYKA is that we had found a committed partner that has worked hand in hand with AdventureLink to make our business a success”, said Kelly.

“We have been extremely pleased with yet another successful customer implementation. AdventureLink was initially hesitant to outsource technology work because of a previous bad experience they had with a different travel technology vendor. After sampling our demonstrated commitment and expertise, AdventureLink has already engaged XYKA for other projects and enhancements to its affiliate booking engine, a testimony of the trust we have been able to win with the client”, said Rakesh Hegde, CEO of XYKA.

About AdventureLink

AdventureLink is the largest global distribution and reservation network for adventure travel. We provide the capability for consumers to book adventures through their local agent, with online travel agencies or directly with www.adventurelink.com.

Formed in 2006, AdventureLink now has over 60,000 trips from more 1,800 tour operators covering 164 countries. We offer tour operators the largest possible online distribution via traditional travel agencies, online travel agencies and web affiliate channels. We make it easy for travel agents to search, compare and book trips anywhere in the world and with the widest selection of operators at the very best prices.

About XYKA

XYKA provides flexible and innovative products and services for travel intermediaries, travel suppliers and destination marketing companies. XYKA has been extremely successful in solving business problems and developing high-quality technology products for leading customers. This is due to several factors, including XYKA’s broad travel business experience, extensive project management and technical skills and utilization of highly-competent resources. The XYKA Travel Platform – XYKA’s flagship product for the travel industry is a feature rich product encompassing travel reservation systems, internet booking engine, negotiated contract and inventory management, multi-channel distribution, rules engine, GDS and supplier systems interfaces, pre-packaging, dynamic packaging, call center system, Travel 2.0 plug-ins, back-office and accounting

For more information visit www.xyka.com