Hotelopia Announces Record Growth and Expansion into Japan and Australasia
Hotelopia, online hotel booking specialists have expanded into Japan and Australasia further expanding its portfolio of over 25,000 hotels in 900 destinations. Visitors to www.hotelopia.co.uk will now be able to book hotels from budget to five star in destinations including Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland at lowest prices guaranteed.
[UKPRwire, Tue Aug 21 2007] Hotelopia, online hotel booking specialists have expanded into Japan and Australasia further expanding its portfolio of over 25,000 hotels in 900 destinations. Visitors to www.hotelopia.co.uk will now be able to book hotels from budget to five star in destinations including Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland at lowest prices guaranteed.
The hotel portfolio will be further developed in destinations throughout Japan, Australia and New Zealand over the next few months offering even greater choice for those planning a round-the-world trip, holiday or travelling for business.
The portfolio expansion comes at a time when Hotelopia announces a new record performance in July of 30% growth in comparison to July 2006. Hotelopia also benefited from the recent launch of two exciting new products – Hotelopia’s accommodation service on easyJetholidays.com and inclusion within bmi’s frequent flyer scheme diamond club.
Sotiris Damianos, Sales and Marketing Director at Hotelopia said: “Hotelopia has undergone significant growth and change over recent months, having recently launched new airline partnerships with Zoom Airlines and Wizz Air as well working on the development of additional, innovative products. Our expansion into Japan and Australasia is a significant step forward for Hotelopia, as it provides a tremendous opportunity to compete in destinations with a strong tourism focus and further enhances our global hotel portfolio.
“Our Group’s locally based offices in Australia, Asia and the rest of the world, enables us to continue offering customers service backed with first hand ‘in-destination’ knowledge, and a selection of handpicked quality hotels at the most competitive prices.”
Examples of hotels to book now in Japan, Australia and New Zealand include:
- 3* Shiba Park, situated in a quiet location in the centre of Tokyo, minutes from Tokyo Tower, subway station, the Ginza shopping district and Zojoji Temple. Priced £79 per night, per double/twin room, self catering.
- 3* Travelodge Sydney, is located just 700metres from the fashionable Oxford Street district, and is an area packed with bars, cafés and shops, and is within easy reach of the city centre. Rooms £60 per night, self catering.
- 3½* Crocodile Club Airlie Beach, a tropical escape positioned conveniently on the edge of Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Rooms priced at £54 per night, per double/twin on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 4½* Heritage Auckland Hotel is situated within walking distance of the city’s main attractions, and Auckland’s finest restaurants and cafes. Rooms priced at £72 per night self catering.
Hotelopia, part of First Choice plc, are accommodation specialists offering guaranteed low prices on all 25,000 hotels and apartments, five star to budget from key cities to off the beaten track in 900 destinations.
For further information, log onto www.hotelopia.co.uk or telephone 0871 711 9494 to find the perfect hotel break whether close to home or abroad.
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Notes to Editors:
For further information or photos (destination shots available in high resolution j-peg files)
Contact Alex Smith, Head of PR at Hotelopia on:
UK mobile: 07725 649 207
Tel: +34 971 178 896
Fax : +34 971 465 870
Email : alex@hotelopia.com
About Hotelopia
The sites live and operating include www.hotelopia.co.uk for the UK, www.hotelopia.de in Germany, www.hotelopia.com in USA, www.hotelopia.es in Spain, www.hotelopia.nl for the Netherlands, www.hotelopia.ie for Ireland, www.hotelopia.it in Italy and www.hotelopia.fr for the French market.
Hotelopia, part of First Choice plc, accommodation specialists, offering offers guaranteed low prices on all 25,000 hotels and apartments, five star to budget from key cities to off the beaten track in 900 destinations throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
The website also provides brochure style content on each hotel with detailed information on facilities as well as easy-to-use location maps. In addition, the website stays with the consumer every step of the way, with an unrivalled customer service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to contact from home or abroad.
Unlike other sites, Hotelopia’s access to a network of 65 offices around the world ensures it has locally based staff in destinations with first hand knowledge of the hotels.
SERIOUSLY DIFFERENT – Hotelopia’s Safe Six:
1. No nasty surprises - Unlike other sites which surprise their customers with services fees, credit card charges and unexpected taxes, Hotelopia quotes the final price upfront.
2. Price satisfaction guaranteed - Most of Hotelopia’s hotels are offered at hugely discounted rates. Hotelopia is so committed to bringing the customer the lowest prices that if someone finds the hotel they have booked at a lower price for the same dates on any other site, Hotelopia will refund the difference immediately.
3. Easy does it - In just 3 easy steps the customer gets an instant confirmation of their reservation. The customer does not have to register, remember passwords or fill out unnecessary personal details.
4. Someone to talk to 24 / 7 - Hotelopia’s call centre is open for customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5. Hotelopia doesn’t kiss and tell - Unlike competitors Hotelopia only asks for information that is strictly necessary to complete a reservation. Hotelopia fully respects all data protection regulations and personal details.
6. Expert hands - The Hotelopia.co.uk visitor enters a secure, encrypted area when making payment by credit or debit card, and Hotelopia does not store card details. Hotelopia’s payment system is endorsed by some of the world’s leading banks.
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