IRVINGTON, VA— The 106-room Tides Inn on Chesapeake Bay, which recently reopened following a multimillion dollar renovation, is deploying a custom website version of StarCites RapidRFP, a new technology that allows meeting planners to electronically request rate and availability from the hotels website, or in response to marketing messages. The Inn is the first supplier to deploy the turnkey solution on its own site, and also has the ability to embed a link to the technology in electronic or printed marketing campaigns. The Tides Inn staff receives and responds to all RFPs online from custom versions of StarCite.com and StarCite automatically sends responses to planners via e-mail. Planners and suppliers also can communicate online. “The Tides Inn has been providing meeting planners and delegates with a truly unique experience, locale and service for more than 20 years,” said Bill Dougherty, director of sales for The Tides Inn. “With our reopening and newly designed website, were trying to make it even easier for our customers to do business with us.” The Tides Inn is a member of the Leading Small Resorts of the World.
