Hotelbook.com launches New York city micro-site

Jul 18, 08 | 1:55 am

Hotelbook.com, the site that specialises in independent and boutique hotels, has launched a dedicated micro-site http://new-york-city.hotelbook.com focusing on New York City.

The micro-site has been designed to further increase bookings for New York hoteliers whilst providing indispensable and original information to help customers maximise their stay in the city.

Customers can discover New York's favourite places to stay using the site's search options, filtering by: Attractions, Landmarks, Locations and Star Rating. There are also 29 search options for those seeking specific amenities such as a spa, a pool or proximity to attractions or airports

More than just for simply selecting and booking a hotel, http://new-york-city.hotelbook.com provides travellers with an abundant source of useful, up-to-date information on New York, in a concise and user-friendly format.

Regular podcasts are available to help customers maximise their trip to the Big Apple. Ideas on areas to explore, as well as current events, are featured, providing travellers with helpful, local knowledge.  This month's podcast focuses on New York Summer festivals with diverse information on cultural events, from street fairs through to film events.

In addition, a New York City travel guide as well as upcoming events are all featured on the site, along with attractions and tours, ranging from hop-on, hop-off sightseeing to a ‘Sex in the City' outing.


About Hotelbook

Hotelbook.com is part of Pegasus Solutions, the leading provider of hotel distribution and marketing solutions.

With over 5,000 independent and boutique properties in more than 1,800 cities, Hotelbook.com cuts through the clutter of high-volume travel websites to provide fast, easy access to the information travellers need to select a hotel. More than 29 search options enable customers to pinpoint the perfect combination of amenities and location.

Superior navigation tools, an unbiased approach to displaying hotel choices, worldwide coverage and competitive rates provide travellers with a straightforward source of accurate, detailed information on properties and attractions, as well as rate information that is clear and complete.

Hotelbook.com customers retain control of their bookings: there are no hidden costs of booking fees, and guests pay when they stay: the website takes credit card details to secure the room only.

About Utell

Utell (the hotel representation business unit of Pegasus Solutions), is the world's largest and most experienced sales, marketing and distribution service for independent hotels and small groups of hotels.

Established more than 75 years ago, Utell's comprehensive portfolio of over 10,000 hotels includes luxury, boutique, value, business and resort offerings in more than 130 countries worldwide.

Utell's products and services are used by thousands of travel agencies worldwide in addition to major TMC's and consortia groups. The company's diverse product and service offering caters for a variety of accommodation requirements for both business and leisure travellers.

www.utell.com


About Pegasus

Founded in 1989, Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors.

Pegasus' customers include a majority of the world's travel agencies and more than 60,000 hotel properties around the globe.  Services include central reservation systems, electronic distribution, commission processing and payment, as well as marketing representation services, including the consumer Web site, www.hotelbook.com.

The company's representation services, which include Utell Hotels & Resorts and Unirez by Pegasus^TM, are used by more than 10,000 member hotels in more than 130 countries, making Pegasus the hotel industry's largest third-party marketing and reservations provider.

Pegasus has 16 offices in 11 countries, including regional hubs in London, Singapore and Scottsdale, Arizona.  www.pegs.com.