London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2011 -- Hotels.com has recently launched two new smart phone applications for Android and iPhone, which allow the users to search and book more than 135,000 hotels worldwide and view more than 20,000 last minute deals.

This app is available in more than 30 languages and it allow users to sort and filter hotels, find last minute hotel deals close to their location and browse two million user reviews.

Users can book hotels as a guest or create a Hotels.com account. The 'sign in once' feature remembers the email and password, so the user doesn't have to login everytime.

All the bookings can be accessed even without a data connection. This app support WelcomeRewards and also, the unique Hotels.com loyalty programme that offers 1 free night for every 10 nights stayed.

User can also access the Hotels.com customer service desk by only one click.

Scott Booker, SVP eCommerce for Hotels.com, said: "This is one of many enhancements we are making in the mobile space. We aim to deliver an unsurpassed hotel booking service for our mobile customers and these apps will make it even simpler for our customers, and ensure they find the right hotel quickly and easily."

About Hotels.com
As part of the Expedia group which operates in all major markets, Hotels.com offers more than 135,000 quality hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments worldwide. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry negotiating the best rates for its customers, plus there are 2m reviews from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers make an informed choice when booking. Hotels.com has recently launched its Welcome Rewards customer loyalty programme in the UK, where customers can earn a free night for every ten nights stayed (subject to Welcome Rewards terms and conditions as set out at http://www.hotels.com). Hotels.com won the Gold Award for best hotel booking site in Webuser magazine in February 2009. Travellers can book their hotels online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres on 0871-200-0171.

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Travellers around the world are showing support for the the Japanese tourism industry following the earthquake. New figures from a recent survey by Hotels.com show that more than 60% of respondents worldwide are open to visiting the country.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2011 -- Travellers around the world are showing support for the the Japanese tourism industry following the earthquake. New figures from a recent survey by Hotels.com show that more than 60% of respondents worldwide are open to visiting the country.

Japan ranked in the top three favourite global destination for more than half of respondents world wide, with the majority prefering a visit to Tokyo. Eighty-six percent of respondents also stated they would consider a trip to Japan within the next year.

Flight and hotel costs were an important factors, with almost 70 percent said that they would visit Japan now if the prices are right. Japanese food, culture and sights were also important motivations.

Hideki Yokoyama, Senior Director, Tourism Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, said: "I feel very encouraged that so many people in the survey by Hotels.com, indicated that they are willing to travel to Japan. I hope that everyone can visit Japan and experience the best of Tokyo's fantastic hospitality which never changes. I would also like to see that the whole of Japan is working together for a quick recovery. Please feel free to visit Japan now or in the near future. "

"It's great to see that the intention to travel to Japan despite the recent natural disasters continues to exist and further that it was named as a favourite destination," said Johan Svanstrom,l Vice President and General Manager of Hotels.com Asia Pacific. "Much of Japan is open for business, and it is very important that the global travel industry supports its operators and hotels."

Note to Editors

* Hotels.com's research was conducted in July 2011 among over 500 travellers from 17 countries including Australia, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

About Hotels.com
As part of the Expedia, Inc. group which operates in all major markets, Hotels.com, the global hotel specialist, offers more than 135,000 quality hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments worldwide and operates more than 75 Hotels.com sites around the world. Hotels.com benefits from one of the world's largest hotel contracting teams in the industry, negotiating the best rates for its customers. Travellers can book hotel online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres.

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Travelers looking to escape without the excuse of a bachelor or bachelorette getaway this summer, check out the hotels.com Summer Sale, offering Kindles, gas cards* and hundreds of hotel deals of all sizes across the country.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/21/2011 -- "Wedding season is here and many young travelers are looking for a wilder weekend getaway rather than a relaxing vacations. Most travelers typically book during the summer months," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com. "We are influenced by our favorite movies, and even though we realize reality can never match the big screen, it is fun to mimic our favorite movie stars."

Las Vegas Hotels

Las Vegas is often referred to as the Wonder Land for adults. From attending a party scene or a show, to enjoying one of the many buffets. Las Vegas is a haven for girlfriend getaways and mancations. Hotels.com recommends the beautiful Bellagio hotel and casino for a luxurious penthouse experience in Vegas which average $289 per weekend night in June.

It is centrally located in the middle of the Strip, parties can gamble, dine and enjoy the dancing fountains until the morning hours.

Summer Break Hotels for Adults

Miami Beach in Florida is home to hot clubs, frozen Miami Vices and warm tides. The five-star Ritz-Carlton, South Beach offers weekend rates averaging $279 per room, per night and sits directly on the beach. The hotel presents an excellent venue to celebrate a friend's impending nuptials in a lavish way. Home to exclusive outdoor lounges, the city of Miami parties well into the evening and is always in style. The Marriott South Beach is home of the Deco Blue Restaurant and Bar, a chic lounge where visitors can sip on strong mojitos.

Travelers looking to sleep where they party will relish this 3.5-star property's wallet-friendly prices of $209 per room, per night.

It's Always Mardi Gras in New Orleans

The worst week to go to New Orleans is in February during the Mardi Gras festival. For those who are seeking a classier stay, the W New Orleans – French Quarter is a four-star luxury hotel situated in the heart of the French Quarter offering weekend rates averaging $239 per room, per night this summer. Whether appreciating jazz music or strolling along Bourbon Street – visiting New Orleans during the summer is the best time to create fun memories or enjoy a last weekend of freedom before the wedding.

Travelers looking to escape without the excuse of a bachelor or bachelorette getaway this summer, check out the hotels.com Summer Sale, offering Kindles, gas cards* and hundreds of hotel deals of all sizes across the country.

*minimum stay and spend required. See Terms and Conditions for details.

About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 135,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com is the smarter way to book travel by offering welcomerewards®, an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over 1.5 million Guest Reviews and; a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit hotels.com. Travelers looking to escape without the excuse of a bachelor or bachelorette getaway this summer, check out the hotels.com Summer Sale, offering Kindles, gas cards* and hundreds of hotel deals of all sizes across the country.Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE). Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom and Twitter via http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom or visit the hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Get clayed at http://www.clayyourself.com. Detailed Hotel Price Index data is available at: http://www.hotel-price-index.com, hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book™.
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London, England -- (SBWIRE) --06/15/2011 -- Hotels.com(R) is gearing up for the summer season by offering deep discounts, gas cards, and Amazon Kindles to travelers who book at select hotels through the Summer Sale. Bookings must be made by August 30 for travel through September 6.

"Summer season is always a favourite time to travel, mainly for families, Hotels.com is excited to offer great hotel deals during the summer sale" says Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com. "It's our way of making this summer the season of gifts by showing our customers we value their loyalty any time of year."

Families can afford to hit roads even if the gas prices are on rise. Holiday-goers, who will stay two nights in Chateau Bourbon Wyndham Hotel in New Orleans, will get $25 gas card.

Travellers who are planning to take long trip to New Orleans will get a free Kindle, if they stay at Chateau Bourbon, which is located in the French Quarter close to Bourbon Street, for three nights or more. Rates at the 3.5-star Chateau Bourbon start at $77 per room, per night.

Holiday goers who want to soak up sun can do so at the 3-star Surf Side Beach Club in Warwick, Bermuda. This hotel has been recommended by 81% of hotels.com guest reviewers for its stunning private beach and relaxing atmosphere. Room rent is $228 per night and travelers will get 30% discount and a free Kindle if they stay for three nights or more.

Anyone can enter their name in Hotels.com Travel Travia through www.hotelssummergiftaway.com. Participant of Travel Travia can win a weekly prize of a luxury weekend getaway worth $5,000. Players can get bonus entries by sharing via Facebook and Twitter, following hotels.com, and referring friends to the site.

*Minimum purchase of US $450 is required.

About hotels.com
Hotels.com(R) is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 135,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com is the smarter way to book travel by offering welcome rewards(R), an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over 1.5 million Guest Reviews and; a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit hotels.com. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE). Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom and Twitter via www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom or visit the hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Get clayed at http://www.clayyourself.com. Detailed Hotel Price Index data is available at: http://www.hotel-price-index.com, hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM).

Hotels.com and the hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of hotels.com, LP. Other logos or products and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners (c) 2011 hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST £ 2083949-50

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Hotels.com was named "Best Overall Customer Experience".

London, England -- (SBWIRE) --06/15/2011 -- Keynote Competitive Research has examined nine top online travel websites in the US and named Hotels.com as the "Best Overall Customer Experience". The rankings were based on the data collected through Keynote website that assessed the technical quality of the website, as well as on responses from 1800 real users who were monitored while they were accomplishing tasks on each of the websites. For this study, Keynote value companies with the overall top ranking, and also those shows excellence in specific categories. As well as the highest award, Hotels.com has won many other awards, such as: –

Coming in the first place for six other categories, including the key service areas of customer satisfaction, customer support and booking process – achieving a total of 12 top three places overall improving its scores in 14 out of the 16 categories, compared to last year's results.

"We're proud to be honored with the Keynote Competitive Research's distinction of best overall customer experience as it shows that our commitment to offering a great service to our users is recognised and appreciated," commented Scott Booker, Senior Vice President, eCommerce for Hotels.com. "Hotels.com is known throughout the industry for our site's ease of use, features which include over 2 million unique user-generated hotel reviews, our award winning Welcome Rewards loyalty programme, our 24/7
customer service, and our price guarantee. " Additional study findings also discovered that Hotels.com was considered most "convenient" and "friendly" and was also named most "flexible & accommodating to customer requests".

About Hotels.com
As part of the Expedia group which operates in all major markets, Hotels.com offers more than 135,000 quality hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments worldwide. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry negotiating the best rates for its customers, plus there are more than 2 million reviews from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers make an informed choice when booking. Travellers can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres.

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Hotels.com launches the ‘luggage workout’ as it has been found that Brits burn nearly 500 calories before arriving at their holiday destination.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) --06/15/2011 -- Hotels.com launches the 'luggage workout' as it has been found that Brits burn nearly 500 calories before arriving at their holiday destination.

Brits burn more calories along the way to their holiday locations than an intensive one2 hour cardio work-out in a gym, new research from Hotels.com reveals. As busy Brits struggles to fit exercise into their hectic lifestyles, many don't know how easy it is to incorporate a workout into their daily lives.

On an average Britons are travelling abroad twice a year, a survey by the hotel expert reveals travellers will carry over 3,040kg of luggage in their whole life, which is same as 43 human adults! One in three (35%) person admits that they carry two or more suitcases when going away for the week, and nearly 32% of female travellers rely on their partners in their lives to carry their bags.

In response, Hotels.com has designed a workout that aims to help holiday goers to make the most of their journey, with a number of simple exercises that travellers can do to fill the hours spent queuing at airports. Using revolutionary weightlifting techniques from the 'suitcase struggle' to 'carrying curlers', the 'luggage workout' includes!

Carrying luggage has been recorded as the best way of holiday work-out from 22% of travellers and nearly half (46%) admitting to feeling like they've had an exercise on reaching at their destination, the Hotels.com 'luggage workout' works with any form of carrier from a holdall, laptop case or handbag. Available online at www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom, fitness fanatics can watch GYMBOX instructor Troy Dureh at London's City Airport showing frequent flyers a number of specially designed exercises.

Alison Couper, Communications Director at Hotels.com, said: "Brits can sometimes spend a large amount of time queuing while travelling abroad so we've devised a workout to help people make the most of this time. The Hotels.com 'luggage workout' aims to help travellers burn those last few pre-holiday calories which will hopefully help put the finishing touches to beach bodies hitting the coastal resorts this summer – also allowing travellers to indulge once they arrive at their hotel!"

For more information on Hotels.com and to watch the 'luggage workout', log onto www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom.

1. Based on an average human weight of 157Ilbs, two hours travelling time and calories burned weight-lifting (healthstatus.com)

2. Based on one hours jogging according to dietivity.com

3. According to Hotels.com research on the average Brit travelling abroad twice a year and life expectancy of 80 years

About Hotels.com
As part of the Expedia group which operates in all major markets, Hotels.com offers more than 130,000 quality hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments worldwide. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry negotiating the best rates for its customers, plus there are 1.8m reviews from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers make an informed choice when booking. Hotels.com has recently launched its Welcome Rewards customer loyalty programme in the UK, where customers can earn a free night for every ten nights stayed (subject to Welcome Rewards terms and conditions as set out at www.hotels.com). Hotels.com won the Gold Award for best hotel booking site in Webuser magazine in February 2009. Travellers can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centres on 0871 200 0171.

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