Escapia Signs Vacation Rental Industry Veteran and Former Buehner-Fry Sales Executive

SEATTLE – August 3, 2005 – Escapia, Inc., developers of the most technologically advanced, web-based on-demand software in the fast growing professional vacation rental management market, today announced that former Buehner-Fry, Inc. (BFI) sales veteran Rob Johnson has joined Escapia. Rob will continue to be based in Maryland and focus on the vacation rental management market in the Northeast.

"The vacation rental industry knows Rob, and Rob knows the vacation rental industry" said Chris C. Kemp, president and CEO of Escapia. "Rob's 15 years with BFI, one of the most successful and respected companies in the vacation rental industry, and the first vendor to join the Vacation Rental Manager's Association (VRMA), his impeccable reputation, and his passion are a perfect fit for Escapia. We're honored to have him on board."

Rob Johnson joins a growing number of veterans of the vacation rental industry that have joined Escapia, including Evan Gull, founder and chief developer of First Resort Software (AVMAIN), and Geoff Stevens, founder and chief developer of Aspen Software (RentalMaster).

"Escapia is, without a doubt, an awesome company," said Rob Johnson. "Their software is solid. They have a growing reputation of innovation and commitment to provide the absolute best products and service in the industry. I am looking forward to sharing my excitement about Escapia and working with clients in an even greater capacity than before."

About Escapia

Escapia, Inc., founded in 2000, is leading the Internet revolution in the $18 billion vacation rental industry with a comprehensive Internet business platform and a breakthrough consumer booking service. Escapia empowers professional vacation rental management companies to reach new customers, manage properties and owner relationships, and perform trust-based accounting, housekeeping, maintenance and other mission critical aspects of their businesses. EscapiaONE is a comprehensive platform for vacation rental companies embracing the Internet future of the industry. EscapiaNET is the leading online distribution network for professional vacation rental managers. And ClearStay.com is the premier online vacation rental site helping consumers book lodging with vacation rental managers Seattle-based Escapia can be reached at 1-800-ESCAPIA, info@escapia.com or via the web at www.escapia.com.

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