HotelsByMe Launches Universal Application for iPad and iPhone
By Expedia Affiliate Network, PRNEWednesday, February 16, 2011
DALLAS, February 17, 2011 - Leading mobile travel retailer, HotelsByMe, announces the release of a
new universal application that makes it even easier to find the perfect hotel
on the go. As one of the top travel apps on the Apple App Store, HP/Palm's
webOS App Catalog and Google's Android Market, HotelsByMe now adds iPad to
their suite of mobile platforms.
The new update makes the HotelsByMe travel application universal. Now the
same application is viewable on both iPhone and iPad with user interfaces
tailored to each device. While there are a number of sites that offer hotel
reservations, most do not address the needs of mobile shoppers. The end
result is an online shopping experience that can be very time consuming for
consumers trying to find the right hotel for the right price.
With HotelsByMe's newly released app, now users can find a hotel on the
iPad in just three easy steps:
Step 1: FIND. Hotels are plotted on a map to give users a visual cue of the physical location of each property. Step 2: VIEW. Relevant information - such as room rates, guest reviews and photos - are presented in a concise, easy-to-read format. Step 3: BOOK. The new simplified, single-screen check-out process is only two taps away from the initial search screen.
While HotelsByMe has simplified its new app, it hasn't sacrificed
functionality. In fact, the HotelsByMe app has added new features. During a
hotel search, shoppers can now seamlessly switch between multiple hotel
views: on a map, as a list or by individual hotel properties. Using the new
filter feature, shoppers can also locate the perfect hotel based on their
specific needs. Finally, HotelsByMe has integrated TripAdvisor reviews,
enabling users to make their choice based on "wisdom of the crowd."
"Our primary focus has always been on delivering truly outstanding user
experience while helping travelers find the best hotels in the least amount
of time," said Meeta Oberoi, Managing Partner at HotelsByMe. "And we feel
that our new universal app achieves this goal."
By partnering with Expedia(R) Affiliate Network (EAN), HotelsByMe is able
to offer its users access to over 110,000 hotel properties, TripAdvisor(R)
reviews and exceptional customer service.
"We are always excited when HotelsByMe releases a new product," said
Benoit Jolin, VP of Product and Marketing at EAN. "They execute brilliantly
and provide travelers with an impeccable user experience. HotelsByMe
continues to innovate, and we are pleased to share such a strong partnership
with them."
HotelsByMe (www.hotelsbyme.com/) iOS app is available in English,
Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German and supports 17 different currencies.
The free app is also available on Android & HP/Palm webOS devices.
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updates.
About HotelsByMe
HotelsByMe is a Dallas-based Expedia affiliate committed to helping users
find and book hotels all over the world. HotelsByMe is a free app that allows
users to book hotel rooms right from their mobile device with access to
real-time rates and availability. HotelsByMe mobile apps are available on
iPhone, iPad, Android and PalmOS devices and are backed by outstanding
customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About EAN
Expedia(R) Affiliate Network (EAN) is part of Expedia Inc., the leading
online travel company in the world. EAN works with more than 10,000 private
label partners globally, providing access to Expedia's highly competitive
travel products, including hotels, packages, car, flights, insurance and
destination services, and benefit from unrivalled supply quality. Further
information about EAN can be found at www.ean.com.
Expedia and Expedia Affiliate Network are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. TripAdvisor
is either a trademark or registered trademark of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S.
and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned
herein may be the property of their respective owners. (c) 2011 Expedia, Inc.
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Meeta Oberoi of HotelsByMe for Expedia Affiliate Network, support at hotelsbyme.com; or Kate Fetty of Expedia Affiliate Network, +1-425-679-7150, EANPR at Expedia.com
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