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IVN Communications Partners with Worldview Systems to Enhance Online Travel Service

Strategic Insights

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IVN Communications, Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Worldview Systems Corporation to provide a vast library of video programming and visual assets for Travelocity, a new online travel service. The collaboration will make IVN's award-winning videos and images available for display and purchase within the Travelocity platform, which is set to launch in March 1996. This partnership aims to create a comprehensive electronic travel marketplace where users can access travel information, book flights, and purchase customized travel guides.

Key Takeaways:

  • IVN Communications, a leading producer and distributor of non-fiction entertainment, has partnered with Worldview Systems Corporation to provide video programming and visual assets for Travelocity.
  • The partnership will make IVN's recognized video programming and visual assets available for display and purchase within the Travelocity platform.
  • IVN will custom produce video clips and provide over 1,500 still images for display throughout the service.
  • Travelocity is a fully integrated package that will allow consumers to access travel information, book flights, and purchase customized travel guides.
  • The service will be powered by SABRE Interactive's easySABRE computer reservation system and Worldview's online travel and entertainment database of events and attractions.

Neal Checkoway, President and CEO of Worldview Systems Corporation, commented on the partnership: "We were eager to partner with IVN because of the quality of its global video library, which has won several awards within the film and video industry, including national Emmy awards and CableACE awards."

Brooks McChesney, IVN Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, added: "Travelocity will allow consumers one convenient service within which to reserve and purchase airline tickets, access travel and entertainment information, and purchase customized travel guides and other unique travel-related products."

Statistics:

  • IVN's library of video programs is distributed across multiple channels.
  • IVN's library of video programs includes over 400 titles.
  • Travelocity is set to launch in March 1996.
  • Worldview Systems Corporation and SABRE Interactive are powering the Travelocity service.

Sources:

  • IVN Communications, Inc.
  • Worldview Systems Corporation
  • SABRE Interactive
  • Business Wire, Dec. 19, 1995

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