GuestCentric's Services Certified by McAfee Secure for Maximum Security and Privacy

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Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:01am EDT

  STAMFORD, CT, Apr 20 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
GuestCentric Systems, the premier Software-as-a-Service provider for the
independent hotel industry, today announced the completion of McAfee
Secure certification. As the first Software-as-a-Service vendor in the
hotel industry achieving this certification, GuestCentric continues to
lead the industry in its mission of delivering high-end tools at
affordable prices to independent hotels.

    According to the latest report by the Travel Industry Association, the
travel industry is expected to have a 1.3% drop of overall travel in 2009
but there will be an increase of 10.5% in online travel bookings. In order
to capitalize on this trend, independent hotels will need to provide an
interactive and secure shopping environment on their websites.

    Leveraging scanning technology, McAfee tests and certifies daily that
GuestCentric's service exhibits no vulnerabilities, dangerous content or
links that could expose consumers' computer and personal information to
malicious use. The McAfee Secure certification adds confidence to online
reservations because buyers know that their information is protected from
spyware, spam, viruses, exploits, and phishing and will result in an
increase of up to 14% in online bookings, according to studies conducted
by McAfee.

    "Being the first vendor displaying the McAfee Secure logo in our
customers' booking engines is proof of our commitment to deliver
top-shelf solutions to independent hotels," said Filipe Tappenbeck, Vice
President at GuestCentric. "In 2009 hotels will be looking for cost
savings and efficiencies. A 14% increase in online bookings will be
welcome in a year where offline reservations are expected to decline."

    About McAfee, Inc.

    McAfee Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company,
headquartered in Santa Clara, California, delivers proactive and proven
solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world.
With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation,
McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service
providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and
continuously track and improve their security.

    About GuestCentric

    Headquartered in Stamford, CT with offices in the UK and Portugal,
GuestCentric Systems is a Software-as-a-Service provider that
revolutionizes the way independent hotel operators compete for customers
with larger players in the travel industry. Its online marketing and
booking platform offers a simple and cost-effective way for hoteliers to
create a professional web display of the hotel property, integrate direct
booking and online marketing capabilities to increase online bookings,
lower expenses and develop long-standing relationships with guests.

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