ABODA LAUNCHES A NEW AFFILIATE AGREEMENT PROGRAM BY SIGNING THREE CORPORATE HOUSING COMPANIES TO ITS NETWORK
(May 29, 2007 – Redmond, WA) – ABODA, a national corporate housing provider for many of the country’s leading companies has formally launched the ABODA Affiliate Network to better extend its nationwide coverage, President and CEO Dave Caple announced today.
Over the last year, ABODA has grown nationally by 100% and is now the 5th largest provider of corporate housing worldwide. “Just in the last year, we have booked into 30 cities across the country, and every day we have requests for additional locations to support our clients,” states Caple. “For us, the affiliate agreement formalizes existing working alliances that have already proven to be win-win arrangements for ABODA, the affiliates, and ultimately the clients and relocating employees.”
This new network of affiliate providers offers the same service guarantees for service and quality as does ABODA. According to Caple, “What sets this program apart is the simplicity of the model. There are no franchise or network transfer fees. There is no overhead to the booking company and no name changes. With this model, ABODA can assure each client the most competitive rates, utilizing like companies that guarantee the same service and quality standards that ADBODA is known for.
Robin Masten, president of SuiteAmerica, was the first to join the Alliance. She has worked with ABODA for several years. “Our partnership with ABODA ensures our team can provide the convenience of one-stop-shopping and deliver a comparable experience with the amenities and services our clients expect.”
Dave Flando, president of Habitat Corporate Suites Network, joined the alliance in May. He said, “By aligning our company with a quality company like ABODA, we gain more exposure in the marketplace and help create a funnel to support additional growth.“
Ned Scharpf, president of Corporate Apartment Specialists, Inc., who signed in May said, “ABODA is known as a top-notch provider in the corporate housing industry. Working with first class providers always serves to strengthen our reach and presence.”
More about ABODA:
Since 1988, ABODA has been providing housing solutions and services to leading Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams across the nation. ABODA Corporate Housing provides All the Comforts of Home® by offering thousands of unique housing options that blend the comforts of living in a home with the amenities clients need to make their stays comfortable, productive, and rewarding. ABODA Cleaning Services provides quality carpet, upholstery and housekeeping services as well as home settling-in services. ABODA Furnishings provides furniture rental or purchase of new and gently used home interiors. And finally, ABODA Real Estate helps clients find, buy, sell or manage their home. An award-winning, employee-owned ESOP corporation, ABODA was named among the fastest growing private companies in the Puget Sound region by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The company is a recognized leader in employee satisfaction, customer service, and community involvement and was awarded a prestigious place on Washington CEO magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” list. Visit www.aboda.com to learn more.
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