NEW YORK, New York, April 30, 2003 - Translations.com, Inc., a leader in software localization, website globalization, and enterprise language solutions, announced today that the company has been selected by Hilton International as its localization provider of choice. Translations.com's solution for Hilton International incorporates GlobalLink, a software application designed to extend the power of content management systems to multilingual content, with award-winning language translation services.
Tim Davis, SVP of eCommerce & Distribution for Hilton International said, "We looked at the available solutions on the market for both software and services and simply put, Translations.com demonstrated the most comprehensive, customized and cost effective way for us to manage our localization needs."
Phil Shawe, President and CEO of Translations.com, said, "The Travel and Hospitality industry has unique and demanding multilingual challenges. We are delighted to add Hilton International to our roster of blue chip clients in this industry and we look forward to supporting Hilton International's global initiatives through a lasting partnership." Translations.com's clients in the Travel and Hospitality industry also include Avis Rent a Car, Royal Caribbean International, Continental Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
About Hilton International
Hilton International, an operating division of Hilton Group plc, owns the rights to the Hilton brand name throughout the world excluding the USA . Operating nearly 400 hotels, with over 250 under the brand name Hilton and over 150 under the mid-market brand name Scandic, Hilton International employs over 44,000 colleagues in nearly 80 countries worldwide. The marketing alliance between Hilton International and Hilton Hotels Corporation – who own the Hilton brand name in the USA – extends the number of hotels operated by both companies worldwide to over 2,400, over 500 of which are branded Hilton.
About Translations.com
Translations.com is known worldwide for the quality of its software and website localization, as well as its enterprise language solutions for clients in virtually every major industry. Translations.com's business services meet the strategic needs of organizations seeking to communicate and conduct business in international markets. The company has an established global presence on three continents and continues to pioneer new techniques and technologies for the rapid development of multilingual business solutions.
Translations.com is part of the TransPerfect global group of companies. For more information, please visit www.translations.com, or email the company at info@translations.com.