NEW YORK -- Many fanatic golf players dream of their next business trip and use it as an excuse to play at least 18 holes a day but don't have anyone to play at their destination. An online business travel network has found a unique solution by creating interactive travel Lounges that will let you know when other members with similar interests are at the same destination as you.

The site is called SkyLounge (www.skylounge.com) and focuses on business travelers that do not like leaving anything up to coincidence. Members can sign up for free and use multiple tools that are geared towards business travelers from restaurant guides to Forums.

"The Lounges are unique and very easy to use. Say you join the 'Golf Connection Lounge. You add your upcoming trips and that's it. If there are Lounge members that are going to the same destination during the same period, we will send you an automatic email trip alert. This allows you to challenge other members for 18 holes and maybe even a drink at the 19th. You can also see who you went to school with, where they work, who lives near you, who is attending the same tradeshow, etc... Why make contact on arrival if you can do so beforehand and make a well organized plan. You might meet some great people that you have a lot in common with" said founder Marcel van Gemerden.

The site is extremely easy to use and joining or opening Lounges is very fast.

"SkyLounge is extremely user friendly. To join a Lounge is a click on a button and to open one takes 3 minutes with no extra skills needed. You can open / join as many Lounges as you like free of charge. The only thing you need to do is add your trips. The rest is automated" Van Gemerden said.

SkyLounge also expects that many companies and employees will open new Lounges.

"Join the GE Connection Lounge (unofficial) or the Shell Globe Trotters (unofficial). One click on 'Sky View' and you will know who is in what city and who is attending what tradeshow. You can sort upcoming Lounge member trips by name, destination, or date. Sharing taxi's, flights, information, meeting co-workers from other offices can create synergies within a company that will save time, money and make trips more enjoyable" said van Gemerden.

Sky Lounges are Unique. "We are very excited to be the first site with Interactive travel Lounges. It's easy to use, saves time, money and is free for all. You can decide to make the Lounge public or private. We currently have over 60 Lounges and expect to have 250 Lounges within the next two months" van Gemerden said.

About SkyLounge
SkyLounge is a network that connects Business travelers and expats around the globe. Having access to up to date information and the ability to network with the right people could make your trip(s) more profitable and enjoyable. Start networking before you arrive!

Note: Shell and GE are not affiliated with any Sky Lounges listed above. The sole purpose of the Lounges is to bring people together that have a common interest. For more information please visit www.skylounge.com.

Press contacts:
Alexandra Hokfelt
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ah@skylounge.com