https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/hotels.com/ Hotels.com News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:20:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/for-resourceful-gen-z-and-millennials-work-trips-are-a-lifestyle-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/for-resourceful-gen-z-and-millennials-work-trips-are-a-lifestyle-upgrade/ Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement — it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences. According to a new Hotels.com Business Trip Report released today, 85%1 of Gen Z and 88% of Millennials say work trips are a chance to upgrade their lifestyles. The chance to stay in a nicer hotel, score a coveted restaurant reservation or earn rewards, makes traveling for business a pleasure — especially when they can share it all on their social feeds. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:35:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-pulls-back-the-covers-on-the-surprising-world-of-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-pulls-back-the-covers-on-the-surprising-world-of-hotels/ Today Hotels.com launches its annual Hotel Room Innsights Report*, uncovering surprising services and stories from more than 400 partner hotels worldwide. This year’s report reveals the astonishing items left behind by guests, wildest room service orders, hidden hotel perks and ‘out of this world’ services accommodating travelers today. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:21:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-10-most-unusual-room-service-requests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-10-most-unusual-room-service-requests/ Study also reveals hotels are expanding in-room offerings to include private concerts and $300 ice cream sundaes Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:59:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-accuses-hotel-booking-sites-of-unfair-practices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-accuses-hotel-booking-sites-of-unfair-practices/ Major hotel booking sites are still skewing search results, using pressure tactics and claiming false discounts despite a major clampdown, according to new Which? research. Fri, 24 May 2019 08:35:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-booking-sites-warned-over-misleading-sales-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-booking-sites-warned-over-misleading-sales-in-uk/ Hotel booking sites in the UK have been censured by the Competition & Markets Authority following a serious of concerns around pressure selling, misleading discount claims and hidden charges. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:13:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-joins-apple-tv/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-joins-apple-tv/ Looking for inspiration on where to go and what to do in 2017? Then look no further than the new Hotels.com Apple TV app. The new app provides unsurpassed travel inspiration to help you find the perfect destinations, activities and places to stay. Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:05:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-unveils-mobile-travel-concierge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-unveils-mobile-travel-concierge/ Hotels.com has introduced Hotels.com Concierge, available on iOS on its smartphone application. The service enables users to book transportation, food delivery, reservations and activities from the Hotels.com app. Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:05:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-hotels.com-for-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-hotels.com-for-partners/ Expedia Affiliate Network has launched Hotels.com for Partners, a new online platform that allows partners such as airlines and travel companies to white label or co-brand with Hotels.com, and access its huge list of hotel rates and availabilities, increasing customer loyalty and traveller spend as a result. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:35:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-unveils-apple-compatible-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-unveils-apple-compatible-app/ Hotels.com has unveiled its first Apple Watch compatible app, enabling its users to seek nearby hotel deals, view upcoming reservations and locate their hotel via GPS. Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:07:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marijuana-tourism-continues-to-drive-travel-interest-in-denver/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marijuana-tourism-continues-to-drive-travel-interest-in-denver/ The travel impact of marijuana legalisation has been a much debated topic, but for the second year in a row, Denver is expected to see heightened travel interest on and around April 20th according to Hotels.com®. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-rolls-out-online-thailand-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-rolls-out-online-thailand-campaign/ Online accommodation booking website Hotels.com has rolled out a creative new online campaign aimed at putting Thailand back on top of travelers’ wish lists.  Named after the traditional Thai welcome gesture, the “Wai Thailand” campaign invites Thais of all ages and occupations – as well as past and potential future visitors – to submit their own “wai” photos via a tailor-made Facebook app. Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:28:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-and-social-media-supercharge-chinese-travel-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-and-social-media-supercharge-chinese-travel-boom/ The latest Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM), published today, reveals just how important technology has become in the decision-making mix of international Chinese travellers, following another record breaking year for travel and spending by the Chinese. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 03:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-the-obvious-choice-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-the-obvious-choice-ad-campaign/ Hotels.com® has launched a clever new creative campaign to show why it is the obvious choice for booking hotels. The new campaign – ‘The Obvious Choice™’ – light-heartedly brings to life a funny character that has existed in pop culture for decades.  Through the creative execution, Hotels.com debuts a fictional world traveler and the brand’s new biggest fan, Captain Obvious™. Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-re-designs-booking-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-re-designs-booking-app/ Hotels.com, a world leading hotel booking website, has re-designed its award winning iPhone and iPad app for iOS7 to provide a fresh new interface which makes the mobile booking experience even quicker and easier for its customers. Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-american-hotel-rates-rise-3-percent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-american-hotel-rates-rise-3-percent/ Hotel prices in North America were 3 percent higher on average in the first six months of 2013, than during the same period in 2012, according to the latest data from the biannual Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®). This rise in pricing is only slightly higher than the worldwide average increase of 2 percent across all regions in the first half of this year, compared year-over-year to 2012. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-app-gets-japans-shock-jocks-out-of-hot-water/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-app-gets-japans-shock-jocks-out-of-hot-water/ Leading online accommodation booking website, Hotels.com®, today launches the third instalment of its popular Xtreme Booking video series - “White Water Booking”, this time featuring Japan’s shock jock comedians, The Tokyo Shock Boys, known for their wacky and extreme stunts. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-picks-hotel-water-parks-for-every-age-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-picks-hotel-water-parks-for-every-age-group/ A hotel pool can make or break your vacation during the hot summer months. Luckily, some hotel properties deliver this essential summer amenity in the grandest of ways—an on-site water park. The number of water parks attached to hotels continues to grow and there are great options for travelers of all ages, according to online travel accommodation booking expert Hotels.com®. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-appoints-chief-technology-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-appoints-chief-technology-officer/ Hotel booking website Hotels.com has appointed Stuart Silberg to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Stuart brings over 20 years’ industry experience, and was previously Vice President of Technology at Hotels.com, where he headed up the technology team in London. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:12:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/windows-8-app-from-hotels.com-launches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/windows-8-app-from-hotels.com-launches/ Hotels.com has launched two new apps for Windows 8, an iteration of its highly successful app specifically designed for mobile and another built specifically for Windows 8 tablet. The new apps enable customers using Windows 8 on-the-go to easily and quickly research, search and book hotel accommodation, as well as review reservations, read customer reviews and search for specific mobile only deals. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:40:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-lanches-hpi-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-lanches-hpi-report/ According to the latest Hotels.com© Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®),  a biannual report based on actual prices paid in 2012 compared with 2011, UK travellers faced price hikes in over half of the international destinations in 2012, despite a strong Pound Sterling. Of the 116 cities included in the report, prices were up in 63, flat in six and down in 47. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-breaking-travel-news-interview-matt-walls-vice-president-of-hotels.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-breaking-travel-news-interview-matt-walls-vice-president-of-hotels.com/ Breaking Travel News sits down with Matt Walls, vice president of Hotels.com to discuss global hotel trends, the rise of China, the impact of the Olympics 2012 and the mobile travel space. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:20:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-has-announced-the-launch-of-a-new-website-in-hebrew/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-has-announced-the-launch-of-a-new-website-in-hebrew/ With almost 155,000 hotels on offer, the new website features everyday deals and special promotions tailored to the local market with prices in shekels. Scott Booker, president Hotels.com, said: “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to bringing the Hotels.com experience closer to our customers by providing more sites with localised and highly relevant content. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:26:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-prices-fall-across-uk-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-prices-fall-across-uk-destinations/ Despite facing price rises in nearly two thirds of international destinations, UK travellers were also rewarded with price falls in destinations at home, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-recovery-gathering-pace-according-to-new-research/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-recovery-gathering-pace-according-to-new-research/ Recovery in the hospitality sector gathered speed with a four per cent increase in the first half of 2012 but average prices remain at 2005 level, according to figures from the new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. For the first time in five years, travellers paid more on average for their hotel rooms during the first six months of 2012 in all parts of the world. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:47:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/epam-systems-reaffirms-hotels.com-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/epam-systems-reaffirms-hotels.com-deal/ EPAM Systems has reaffirmed its status as a Hotels.com’s strategic delivery partner. Working alongside the hotel booking portal, EPAM is one of the few selected partners that provides engineering services for the Hotels.com brand.  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:24:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oft-objects-to-intercontinentals-online-hotel-deals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oft-objects-to-intercontinentals-online-hotel-deals/ Competition regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has objected to deals struck between Intercontinental Hotels Group and online travel agents Booking.com and Expedia, claiming they have infringed competition law in relation to the online supply of room only hotel accommodation by online travel agents. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:47:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-introduces-deals-with-facebook-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-introduces-deals-with-facebook-app/ Hotels.com, the leading authority on destination travel for consumers searching for hotel deals, amenities and availability, announced today the launch of its Deals Facebook app, which delivers tailored deals that are informed through user preferences and friend activity. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lower-prices-point-to-last-minute-sprint-for-olympic-rooms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lower-prices-point-to-last-minute-sprint-for-olympic-rooms/ Average hotel prices have fallen by 25% for the Olympic period. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-chief-urges-government-to-make-the-most-of-the-summer-of-fun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-chief-urges-government-to-make-the-most-of-the-summer-of-fun/ Nigel Pocklington from Hotels.com, a global expert in online travel, is urging the Government to take full advantage of what is being described as Britain’s summer of fun, to generate a long-term boost for UK tourism. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-mobile-app-for-windows-phone-7/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-mobile-app-for-windows-phone-7/ Hotels.com, the world’s leading hotel booking website, has today announced the launch of its mobile app for Windows Phone 7. Launched last year, the Hotels.com mobile app has since received several million downloads. The app is also currently available for iPhone and Android devices, as well as a custom built version for the iPad which was added to the portfolio in September 2011. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jay-joins-hotels.com-as-vp-global-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jay-joins-hotels.com-as-vp-global-product/ In this role Jay will be responsible for overseeing the development and roll out of the Hotels.com product on a global basis including enhancements to the desktop website and the full suite of mobile touch points including apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Hotels.com currently operates over 85 local sites in more than 34 languages. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-overhauls-hotel-reviews-feature/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-overhauls-hotel-reviews-feature/ Expedia.com is overhauling its hotel reviews feature, incorporating new improvements as well as incorporating all the verified reviews from its sister company, Hotels.com bringing the total number of reviews to more than 7.5 million. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinvigorating-the-hotels.com-brand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinvigorating-the-hotels.com-brand/ Hotels.com the market leader in online hotel booking and home to more than 20,000 hotel destinations worldwide, is lunching a new, globally unified marketing platform reflective of a global brand ethos effective February 14, 2012. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-searches-up-22-as-people-book-last-minute-valentines-day-getaways-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-searches-up-22-as-people-book-last-minute-valentines-day-getaways-on/ Searches on Hotels.com’s mobile app have increased by 22% this weekend compared to the same time last week as people look for late Valentine’s Day deals from their phones.  Hotels.com’s mobile app saw its busiest day on Sunday 12th February where searches for Valentine’s Day stays peaked between 4pm and 10pm as travellers looked for last minute romantic getaways. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-hotels.com-reports-continued-rebound-in-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-hotels.com-reports-continued-rebound-in-global-business-travel/ According to the hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®), business travel to many of the world’s economic hotspots increased in the first half of 2011, with hotel prices in many top business capitals rising year-over-year. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-ipad-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-ipad-app/ Hotel booking website Hotels.com has launched a new free iPad application, which is offered in more than 30 languages and allows users to search and book 140,000 hotels around the world. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-new-campaign-for-mobile-booking-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-launches-new-campaign-for-mobile-booking-app/ Today, hotels.com® launched an exciting, “extreme” campaign centered on the company’s high-speed mobile booking application, which allows users to book rooms at its network of almost 140,000 worldwide hotels. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:45:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-celebrates-20-years-with-20-days-of-savings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-celebrates-20-years-with-20-days-of-savings/ Back in 1991, the year the World Wide Web was launched,  the Hotel Reservations Network (HRN) was founded as a toll-free phone service offering discounts on hotels in major U.S. cities. HRN eventually evolved into a booking website, hotels.com®, in 2002. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mumbai-and-delhi-hotels-rooms-see-increased-tariffs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mumbai-and-delhi-hotels-rooms-see-increased-tariffs/ In Mumbai, the cost of per room for a night stay is increased by about Rs 540 to take the average cost of a room to Rs 7,800. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:45:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-latest-hotel-price-index-reveals-below-inflation-hotel-room-pric/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-latest-hotel-price-index-reveals-below-inflation-hotel-room-pric/ The average cost of a hotel room in the UK rose just two per cent between 2009 and 2010 to £83 a night fuelling the number of staycation breaks, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. The percentage increase – below the inflation rate – meant visitors to British hotels paid only £2 more per night than the previous year. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-among-inaugural-partners-for-updated-facebook-plugin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-among-inaugural-partners-for-updated-facebook-plugin/ Hotels.com, the world’s leading online hotel booking website, has today launched Facebook comments functionality on its UK and US websites. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:48:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apd-rise-will-push-travellers-towards-domestic-breaks-says-hotels.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apd-rise-will-push-travellers-towards-domestic-breaks-says-hotels.com/ Hotels.com has said the rise in Air Passenger Duty from Monday could lead to travellers opting for “staycations” over the coming year. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:02:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-uk-reveals-hotel-prices-drop-by-13/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-uk-reveals-hotel-prices-drop-by-13/ Hotels.com UK has announced that hotel prices in the UK fell by 13% last year Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-the-great-unused-holiday-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-the-great-unused-holiday-season/ New research from leading accommodation site Hotels.com has revealed that as 2009 came to a close, Britain had 5.2 million days of annual leave left untaken. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:56:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-it-pays-to-shop-around-as-top-end-hotels-cut-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-it-pays-to-shop-around-as-top-end-hotels-cut-prices/ Hotels.com, the leading accommodation site, has encouraged travellers to shop around when booking their Christmas city breaks to secure a top end hotel for a mid end price. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:27:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-it-pays-to-shop-around-as-top-end-hotels-cut-prices1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-it-pays-to-shop-around-as-top-end-hotels-cut-prices1/ Anyone heading to Prague in the new year may be pleased to hear about the city’s International Music Festival. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:27:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-100-increase-in-travel-in-one-generation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-100-increase-in-travel-in-one-generation/ Hotels.com revealed the results of a new survey which shows that, in the course of a generation, the number of countries visited by an Irish under-16 year old has doubled. The survey was conducted by Hotels.com through Rollercoaster.ie, Ireland’s leading website for parents. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:42:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-brits-go-off-peak-and-on-the-money/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-brits-go-off-peak-and-on-the-money/ Hotels.com has revealed results from its latest survey* which indicate that credit-crunched Britons are increasingly looking to book holidays out of season in a bid to avoid peak prices and get the most from their holiday budgets. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:38:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-wyoming-as-fourth-most-expensive-us-state/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-wyoming-as-fourth-most-expensive-us-state/ According to the latest hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HP), Wyoming was among the states with most expensive hotel rates in the first half of 2009. In addition to ski tourism helping to maintain higher averages room rate across the state, prices in the capital of Cheyenne also led to a higher average rate for Wyoming as the city bucked national trends with a five per cent increase in room rates. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:01:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-amorous-irish-love-a-foreign-fling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-amorous-irish-love-a-foreign-fling/ New Hotels.com research* has uncovered that the lucky-in-love Irish consider a romantic fling an essential part of the perfect holiday with 57% admitting they have fallen for the charms of another whilst in a foreign land. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:49:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-new-york-city-hotel-rates-drop-30/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-new-york-city-hotel-rates-drop-30/ According to the latest hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), New York City hotel rates dropped 30% in the first half of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:37:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-discovers-dramatic-drop-in-western-us-hotel-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-discovers-dramatic-drop-in-western-us-hotel-prices/ According to the latest hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), Hawaii, Alaska, Washington state and California were all ranked among the top 10 US cities with the highest hotel rates Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:07:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-florida-cities-to-be-among-the-most-popular-us-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-finds-florida-cities-to-be-among-the-most-popular-us-destination/ According to the hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), Florida cities were among the most popular US destinations for domestic and international travelers. Orlando ranked third most popular travel destination for Americans, and Miami was the eighth favorite among US travelers and sixth most popular travel US destination for international travelers. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:41:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-city-hotel-rates-drop-30-according-to-hotels.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-city-hotel-rates-drop-30-according-to-hotels.com/ According to the latest hotels.com Hotel Price Index(TM) (HPI(TM)), New York City hotel rates dropped 30 percent in the first half of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, which tied with Las Vegas as the greatest price fall among major U.S. cities. Despite this drop in rates, New York still had the most expensive hotel prices in the U.S. and seventh most expensive globally. Washington, D.C. and Boston had the second and third highest rates respectively despite D.C. prices falling 11 percent and Boston down 16 percent. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-17-per-cent-drop-in-us-hotels-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-17-per-cent-drop-in-us-hotels-prices/ According to the recently released hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), the average price of a hotel room in the U.S fell 17 percent in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Room rates in the U.S now cost, on average, $115 a night, down from $139 the year before. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:36:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-brits-looking-beyond-the-eurozone-as-pound-plummets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reports-brits-looking-beyond-the-eurozone-as-pound-plummets/ Hotels.com has revealed that the plummeting pound has prompted a rush amongst British travellers to look for a getaway beyond the major Eurozone destinations. With the Euro almost at parity with the pound, the cost of a holiday in many continental cities has spiralled for Brits heading abroad. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:51:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-report-reveals-price-fall-of-12-for-hotels-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-report-reveals-price-fall-of-12-for-hotels-in-london/ Hotels.com’s latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) has revealed that despite hotel prices in London falling by 12% in the first half of 2009, as compared with the same period in 2008, the capital still remains the second most expensive city in the UK for hotel rooms. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:41:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-rates-drop-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-rates-drop-worldwide/ Hotel prices around the world fell by 17% to their lowest level for five years in the first half of the year, according to a survey by Hotels.com. The biggest drops were recorded in some of the most popular European cities for short breaks, with Barcelona the worst performing – down by 14% year-on-year to £92 on average.https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/images/uploads/hotel/Holiday_Inn.jpg Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:13:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-summer-travel-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-reveals-summer-travel-trends/ A recent Hotels.com survey has discovered how Americans plan to vacation this year. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:06:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-teams-up-with-weddingbook.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels.com-teams-up-with-weddingbook.com/ Finding the right hotel at the right price has just got easier due to a new partnership between WeddingBook.com and hotels.com that’s unique to the wedding planning space. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090618123733675/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090618123733675/ Hotels.com has announced the launch of a new competition to encourage Britons to take a break, however short. The contest comes on the back of research that showed a 46%* increase in UK holidaymakers searching for single night holidays or ‘nanobreaks’ over the past year. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009051316591827/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009051316591827/ According to leading hotel booking website, Hotels.com, British travellers are going barmy for the UK’s seaside destinations this year. The announcement comes following the Hotels.com site reporting that it has seen the number of searches for many of the country’s traditional seaside resorts more than double in recent months - showing that British travellers are eager to holiday at home this year. Wed, 13 May 2009 07:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090512105909611/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090512105909611/ Hotels.com, the leading hotel booking website, has announced an increase to the number of properties it offers through its sites, passing 100,000 for the first time. Tue, 12 May 2009 07:40:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090319125507519/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090319125507519/ British travellers are unable to resist the lure of the hotel minibar, according to research* by leading hotel booking website Hotels.com. Almost half of those surveyed (46%) regularly give into temptation whilst on their travels, and spend an average of £15.44 on minibar treats every time they go away. When totalled up for the whole nation, the Great British Minibar Bill quickly adds up to a staggering £526 million a year. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080507150300730/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080507150300730/ Hotels.com has selected Eptica’s Email Management solution to drive operational efficiency within contact centres in five locations worldwide. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:03:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080116110632301/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080116110632301/ Hotels.com has started 2008 with the launch of five new European local language sites in Greece, Turkey, Iceland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031021090537505/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031021090537505/ By Alex Lewis A week after Hotels.com, currently the world’s largest specialised supplier of hotel accommodation, launched their multi-million pound advertising campaign in the UK I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Diener, the company’s co-founder and President in the comfortable surroundings of the De Vere Cavendish St James Hotel in Jermyn Street. Robert enthusiastically explained the peerless position Hotels.com has in it’s native U.S and more importantly their plans to make the brand a household name in Europe. Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:05:58 +0000