iEXPLORE ENTERS INTERNATIONAL MARKET THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH TRAVEL.COM.AU
Chicago, IL (July 6, 2000) - iExplore, Inc., the premier one-stop resource for researching, purchasing and equipping adventure and experiential travel, has begun its global expansion by entering the Australian and New Zealand markets through a partnership with travel.com.au, Australia's leading Internet travel company.
"Adventure travel is in high demand," said David Tonkin, CEO, travel.com.au. "By partnering with market leader iExplore, we are able to bring their quality products and services to our customers."
This alliance will give Australians and New Zealanders access to iExplore's offering of 5,000 adventure and experiential trips in 152 countries that stimulate both body and mind. Active travelers may challenge themselves scuba diving, mountain climbing or sea kayaking. Culinary tours in Tuscany, wildlife tours in the Galapagos Islands, and architectural tours of St. Petersburg lure vacationers to experiential travel and expose them to new activities, cultures and environments. By recommending travel books, gear and apparel, and providing past trip reviews from fellow travelers, iExplore leaves no stone unturned.
"iExplore has received such positive feedback from North American customers that we are thrilled to be able to offer our one-stop service to international adventure travelers as well," said iExplore Founder and CEO George Deeb. "We receive a considerable amount of site traffic from Australia and now we can present information to those consumers in a localized format."
Browsers to either iexplore.com.au or travel.com.au/adventure will be able to access localized pricing, information and travel specials with the expert advice of the local travel team, while also utilizing travel.com.au's value added features such as their "fare finder" tool.
The launch date of the co-branded site is August 2000.
About travel.com.au
travel.com.au is Australia's leading Internet travel company. Formed in October 1997, through the merger of two successful travel agencies, travel.com.au is now a dedicated Internet-based travel provider.
Through it's web site of the same name, travel.com.au provides the full range of travel products to individuals and corporate customers, including domestic and international travel, hotel accommodation, car hire, travel insurance and holiday packages.
travel.com.au listed on the ASX in May 1999 (TVL) and has built a global presence with operations in New Zealand (travel.co.nz), and joint ventures in Japan (Arukikata.com) and South Africa (travel.co.za).
About iExplore, Inc.
iExplore, Inc., is the world's premier one-stop, full service brand resource for researching, purchasing and equipping the adventure and experiential travel market. Through an equally balanced offering of adventure-related content, community and commerce, the company is building the leading destination site for off-the-beaten-path travelers who want to "come back different." The company's website can be found at www.iExplore.com.
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