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SINGAPORE and FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15 / The first truly regional travel portal for the Asia Pacific today takes its first step towards establishing its presence with the official unveiling of its name.

The name ZUJI(TM) (www.zuji.com ) is a Mandarin derivation of the word "footprint" and reflects its regional heritage. It underscores ZUJI(TM)'s aim to be a world-class travel portal for travellers in the Asia Pacific and beyond. ZUJI(TM) replaces an earlier interim name, Travel Exchange Asia.

ZUJI(TM) is powered by Travelocity.com TVLY, the leading travel Web site. In addition to being ZUJI(TM)'s chief technology provider, Travelocity.com is also a shareholder in the joint venture.

The portal will offer a comprehensive range of travel products and services from air tickets to hotel bookings, car rentals, travel packages and land tours.

"We are excited to be a part of ZUJI(TM)," said Travelocity.com President and CEO Terrell B. Jones. "It is an excellent opportunity to bring together our technology and online travel expertise with an organization so well positioned in the growing Asia-Pacific online travel market."

Pascal Bordat, CEO of ZUJI(TM), said: "We have mapped out the diverse needs of travellers from Asia Pacific and will cater to the diversity of languages and cultures in the region as we want them to feel that this is truly their travel site. ZUJI(TM) will give travellers more choice and control when making their travel arrangements, with insights into where and how to go, best places to visit, best deals, best advice, best prices and more."

ZUJI(TM) will cater to market specific needs with a high degree of local content and choice of language versions. Initially, two languages will be offered – Chinese and English – for countries in the first launch phase, which include Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand.

ZUJI(TM) is a joint venture of Travelocity.com and 11 leading Asia Pacific airlines, including Air New Zealand, Ansett, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Royal Brunei Airlines, SilkAir and Singapore Airlines.

Contact: Judy Haveson, [email protected], or Janelle O'Haugherty, [email protected], both of VOLLMER, +1-972-488-4790, for Travelocity.com Inc.

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