Celebrity Resorts can see Nevada from offices in Orlando
Vancouver, April 13, 2009 – Celebrity Resorts solved their problem of an out-of-date POS system by selecting and installing Halo Secure Web-Based POS. With 20 resort properties spanning from the shores of Hawaii to the boardwalk of Atlantic City, the need for central control was high but it had to be balanced with ease of implementation and low cost of ownership.
“After acquiring a property that was running an out-of-date POS system, I began a search to find a POS system that we could easily deploy and that didn’t require a dedicated in-house expert. The Halo system solution encompassed all of this and more. It allows us to maximize the technology and minimize the mess. We were able to purchase, plan, and deploy the POS system in a matter of weeks, not months, as many other competitors have suggested. Their ‘cloud’ enterprise reporting allows us to report on all points within our projects running the Halo POS system,” said Scott D. Zane, Senior Director of Support Services/IMS for Celebrity Resorts.
The first resort to implement the system is located in the Carson Valley of Genoa, Nevada, a location that combines rich history and all-season activities including excellent skiing. The resort itself features seven natural hot mineral springs, a full-service spa and two on-site restaurants.
“While nearly any point-of-sale system could service the two restaurants, what has made Halo Secure Web-Based POS such a great fit is the central management that it offers the company,” said Ryan Volberg, President and CEO of Vivonet, the company that produces Halo.
Traditional point-of-sale solutions create silos of information that must be collected from each location and then compiled so that an analysis can be performed. Web-based solutions benefit from the use of a centralized database, making any polling or data collection unnecessary.
“Taking this concept a step further, not only does Halo give Celebrity Resorts full visibility from their offices in Orlando, but it also gives them complete control over pricing and menu items,” continued Volberg.
About Celebrity Resorts
Celebrity Resorts is a leading timeshare company that owns, develops and manages properties in destinations across the United States. Its roots date back to 1974, giving the company a solid foundation in the vacation ownership industry. Celebrity Resorts is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and currently has 20 resorts in six states, conducts business in more than 30 states, and provides vacation services to more than 100,000 families annually. Celebrity Resorts has an extensive growth plan that includes adding resorts and property management opportunities to its portfolio in the near future. For more information about Celebrity Resorts, please visit www.celebrityresorts.com.
About Halo and Vivonet
Established in 1999, Vivonet is an on-demand solutions provider that enables, acquires and organizes millions of transactions every month for customers in the hospitality and retail sectors across Canada and the United States. Vivonet provides on-demand enterprise management, point-of-sale (POS), payment processing and performance benchmarking solutions for its customers. Vivonet’s unique ability to aggregate the transaction data created by its customers allows their customers to benchmark their performance against other users and the industry at large – leading to better performance and higher business success rates. For more information about Halo Secure Web-Based POS, please visit www.myhalo.com.
