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NTOP…then, now – the future. May 2012. 1. Introductions. Louis Warner Head of Digital & Marketing. Ian Hardwick NTOP Partnerships Manager. eviivo. Founded 2004, 120 staff, London based Owned by Investcorp Technology Partners
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NTOP…then, now – the future May 2012 1
Introductions Louis Warner Head of Digital & Marketing Ian Hardwick NTOP Partnerships Manager
eviivo • Founded 2004, 120 staff, London based • Owned by Investcorp Technology Partners • Long-standing, strong relationships with key tourism bodies and destinations: • VisitBritain, VisitEngland, Visit Wales, regions • Yorkshire, Cotswolds, Hadrian’s Wall, Northants • Provide direct online booking capability to over 5,000 accommodation businesses • Award winning: • Best Use of Technology – Travolution Awards 2008 • 36th in Tech Track 100 – Sunday Times 2011.
NTOP – Up to Now • May 2011 : • VisitEngland announce withdrawal of “operational and financial support” from NTOP • September 2011: • VisitEngland cease funding NTOP • Eviivo agree to continue operating NTOP • May 2012: • VisitEngland & VisitBritain remove product searching • Eviivo build NTPD/EnglandNet database and tools • Eviivo’s NTPD interoperating with New Vision and New Mind • No disruption to existing Polling and White Label licensees.
NTOP 2012 and Beyond • Further investment in platform, e.g.: • Mobile and extensible APIs • Guest reviews and UGC • System management and MI enhancements • The definitive store for UK tourism data • Wider public and private sector partnerships, e.g.: • The Tourism Open Partnership.
Thank You Any questions?