RTP Launches RTP|ONE Golf Solution

RTP to Showcase New Technology at the
2004 PGA Merchandise Show

January 29, 2004, Avon, Colo. and Orlando, Fla. - Resort Technology Partners (RTP), a leading provider of software and Internet solutions for premier resort and recreation businesses, announced today the general availability of RTP|ONE Golf.  The solutions is customer-centric, business management solution for the golf industry and is based on Microsoft's .NET technology. RTP|ONE Golf delivers the most leading edge technology available for golf course owners, including wireless starter and golfer check-in tools, central reservations, and wireless food & beverage service, as well as tee sheet, retail, fine dine, and food & beverage. 

RTP|ONE Golf goes beyond the traditional golf course management system of integrated tee-sheet, member management, retail and food & beverage sales, and includes new functionality that enables golf courses and their staff to better service their members and guests from virtually anywhere - at the curbside when they arrive, at the range, on the 18th hole, or online.  RTP will be demonstrating these leading edge features at the 2004 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando, Florida, January 29 - February 1, 2004.

"Today's golfer demands more - more service and more self-service options," said Peter Hoskins, Chief Operating Officer of Resort Technology Partners.  "This means that golf courses need to service their members and guests in more ways than at the pro-shop or the 19th hole. RTP|ONE Golf enables golf course operators to offer curb-side check-in, member locker room kiosks, hand-held starter tools and customized loyalty programs that enhance the overall guest experience." 

All this information can be accessed in real time by the pro-shop and other golf personnel, so they can access information, including tee-times, check-in status, and member information to ensure their course is staying on track.  RTP|ONE Golf completely integrates all aspects of the golf course operation, including tee sheet management, member management, but extends the basic functionally with valuable tools such as multi-course, central reservations, self check-in, hand held starter tools, and online reservations to give golf course operators the competitive advantage they need to manage their courses, and attract and retain more golfers.

Boyne USA Resorts, the largest privately owned resort company in North America, recently chose RTP to manage the golf and retail segments of their resort operations.  "We chose RTP to manage our golf course operations because they were the only vendor that could support the level of service our guests have come to expect," said Bernie Friedrich, Vice President, Golf & Retail Operations for Boyne USA Resorts.  "We dedicate our focus to golf course management and maintenance, customer service and retention, event management and creation of an overall golf experience that our golfers will talk about and remember for the rest of their lives," Friedrich continued.  "RTP-ONE(r) Golf enables us to do that most efficiently."

The RTP Difference: 

Manage More Effectively:  With RTP|ONE Golf, you have real-time information about every aspect of your golf operation.  From up-to-the minute tee-time schedules, to retail and inventory information, and detailed member information, you have all the information you need to run a smooth and profitable golf course.  You are able to increase guest yield and improve operating efficiencies.

Drive Competitive Advantage:  RTP|ONE's flexible and scalable Microsoft. NET(tm) architecture enables you to integrate all your line-of-business operations into one central system, improving productivity and efficiencies, and reducing the overhead associated with running multiple, disparate systems.   RTP's open architecture enables you to integrate with other third party systems, including IVR systems, handicap systems, GPS systems, and more.

Enhance the Guest's Experience:  Attract and retain golfers by providing them with more self-service options and a more seamless and enjoyable golf experience.  At the course or online, golfers can reserve tee-times, update customer information and buy golf apparel and equipment.   Build customer loyalty with customized affinity and loyalty programs that will ensure your guests continue to patronize your course for years to come.

About RTP
RTP is the leading provider of software and Internet solutions for premier resort and recreation businesses. RTP's solutions are designed to enable customers to increase competitive advantage, manage more effectively and improve the guest experience by integrating RTP software with eCommerce and web design solutions. RTP's suite of products and services includes solutions for ticketing, season pass, retail, food & beverage, individual and group activity management, tee sheet, rental shop management, CRM, eCommerce, web design and kiosks. RTP's products handle over one million transactions a day and include customers from 14 of the 20 top mountain resorts, and other leading resorts and attractions including Boyne USA Resorts, Destination Hotels, Discovery Cove Seaworld, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Keystone Ranch Golf Course, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Park City Mountain Resort, Red Sky Ranch Golf Club, Sugarbush Resort, Vail Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb and Winter Park Resort. RTP is headquartered in Avon, CO. For more information, visit www.rtp.com.