1. NTOP…then, now – the future
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2. Introductions Louis Warner Head of Digital & Marketing Ian Hardwick
NTOP Partnerships Manager

3. 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.

4. The National Tourism Open Platform - Overview
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5. 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.

6. 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.

8. Thank You
Any questions?