Hotels.com News
OFT objects to InterContinental’s 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.
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.
Lower prices point to last minute sprint for Olympic rooms
Average hotel prices have fallen by 25% for the Olympic period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel searches up 22% as people book last minute Valentine’s Day getaways on phones
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.
Business travel climbs in 2011
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.
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.
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.