Tour Booking System a runaway success

The introduction of our new Microsoft SQL Server based Tour Booking System has been a huge success. Over 40 operators are now using the system and around half have already implemented the taking of online bookings.

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Epsom Coaches
Epsom's clients quick to adopt online technology

"We have had the TBS online booking facility for about a year and it is a very good package. We are now in a position where almost 25% of our day excursion bookings are made online. We were initially concerned that the age group of our customers might be an issue, but this has not proved the case. They appreciate the flexibility of being able to book, even if the office is closed. Maybe at some point in the future the whole programme will be bookable online only. If staff are not taking bookings on the phone, they can be used in other ways to push the business forward. We are very pleased with TBS and we would recommend Distinctive Systems to anyone."

Alistair Scott, Tours Manager, Epsom Coaches

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Integrated vehicle tracking system for Chambers

Chambers of Northern Ireland has implemented Internet based satellite tracking from Masternaut Three X. Chambers is a long standing user of our Microsoft SQL Server based Coach Manager private hire and contract booking system and was therefore able to take immediate advantage of our existing Masternaut integration.

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Distinctive Systems sponsors top award

Distinctive Systems will be sponsoring the top award of the evening, the COACHmonthly Special Award, at this year's Coach Tourism Awards to be held at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on 5th June.

Although this is only the third year this event has run, it has already firmly established itself as one of the most eagerly anticipated dates on the coaching calendar. The awards honour companies and individuals from both the operator and supplier sides of the industry.


Distinctive Systems latest brochure

16 Page Brochure

A PDF of our latest brochure is available here.

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If you require the Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it here.

Distinctively Different

"Having watched a demonstration with Mike Whitehead and Andrew Fraser, I can happily confirm it is an impressive suite of products and integrates seemlessly, warning messages popping up every time Andrew tried to hire out a coach on the day it was having its MOT done. Also impressive is the sheer 'Microsoftness' of it all. Mike and his team of developers clearly know how to utilise the current programming tools to their maximum. This is no juddering, graphically-challenged, bug-ridden wannabe of a product!"

Andy Sutcliffe, Editorial Director, Coach and Bus Week

Read CBW's company profile of Distinctive Systems.

Moone Valley Racing Club
Melbourne Bus Expo

The next Bus Association Victoria Bus Expo takes place on the 7th to 8th July 2008 at Melbourne's Moonee Valley Racing Club.

The show is the top annual Australian bus and coach event and attracts visitors from all over the continent. Distinctive Systems will be exhibiting for the fourth year in succession.

Exciting new product launch planned for Euro Bus Expo 2008

Our most exciting new product launch for several years will take place at Euro Bus Expo 2008. Details will be available in early October.

From 4th to 6th November, Europe's leading trade exhibition for the bus and coach industry, will once again transform the NEC Birmingham into Europe's largest bus and coach business platform in 2008. Since its debut in 2006, Euro Bus Expo has been on the road of success with its unique concept of combining an extensive trade show, free seminars, conferences and outdoor displays.

Distinctive Systems at Euro Bus Expo 2006 The Distinctive Systems stand in 2006

We're back!

After an absence of several years we're back at London's World Travel Market this November.

Orange County Convention Center
UMA Motorcoach Expo 2009

The next UMA Motorcoach Expo takes place on the 21st to 25th January 2009 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.

We will once again be exhibiting in conjunction with our North American distributor Paradigm Technology Consulting.

For a complete list of forthcoming shows please see our Events page.

Please click here for a selection of past news items.