Travel bargain hunters rejoice! HotelClub members in participating Asian countries can enjoy 40-60% discount to one hand-picked four- or five-star international hotels as part of HotelClub’s weekly hotel Flash Sale program. Launched in February, each Flash Sale offer is based on its high score in the HotelClub Deal Attribute Index.
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The index measures demand for a particular location, for instance, upcoming events/festivities, vacancy in high quality hotels, positive hotel reviews and best possible rates. According to Jeremy Bellinghausen, President of HotelClub, following the success of the weekly Flash Sales in Australia, it has seen high demand in Asia and thus spurred the introduction of the Flash Sale in Asia.
Here is a sample of some upcoming Flash Sale destinations:
- Taipei, Taiwan: Ranked #1 for two years in a row as the top regional holiday destination for Asian travellers
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysia is ranked the #1 destination country for Singaporean travellers, accounting for 17% of all transactions in 20112
- Osaka, Japan: Ranked #9 on the top 10 growth cities for Asian travellers in 20113
HotelClub’s Flash Sales are available to members in 14 Asian countries including Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia. Members can use their rewards to decrease the price of their accommodation even further, while also earning rewards for their next trip. Each flash sale destination will be revealed Thursdays at 9am AEDT (6am Singapore and Malaysia time), starting from 9 February 2012.
Travellers can view the deals via an email to members, updates on HotelClub’s Facebook and Twitter pages and a banner on the HotelClub homepage at www.hotelclub.com
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HotelClub launches Flash Sales for members in Asia
– Bargain hunters rejoice: weekly hotel deals 40-60% off for 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, February 2012 – HotelClub members in Asia can now grab a bargain with the launch of a weekly hotel Flash Sale program. Beginning in February, the deals will offer a 40-60% discount to one hand-picked four- or five-star international hotel and are only available for 24 hours.
Each Flash Sale offer is based on its high score in the HotelClub Deal Attribute Index. This measures demand for a particular location including cities to beaches, upcoming events like Valentine’s Day, vacancy in high quality hotels, positive hotel reviews from HotelClub members, availability of forward booking dates and the best possible rates.
“Following the success of our weekly Flash Sales for Australian members, we saw a high demand from our members in Asia to launch their own program. The feedback from our customers has indicated that the limited time offer and deep discounts provide the impetus for travellers who are planning a trip, but haven’t yet booked,” said Jeremy Bellinghausen, President of HotelClub.
“Our on-the-ground experts combined with extensive booking data have given us a solid indication of both regional and international destinations that will appeal to members in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and beyond. As travellers in Asia look to explore more places, we want to provide deals for getaways that won’t break the bank.”
HotelClub’s Flash Sales are available to members in 14 Asian countries including Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia. Members can use their rewards to decrease the price of their accommodation even further, while also earning rewards for their next trip. Each flash sale destination will be revealed Thursdays at 9am AEDT (6am Singapore and Malaysia time), starting from 9 February 2012. Travellers can view the deals via an email to members, updates on HotelClub’s Facebook and Twitter pages and a banner on the HotelClub homepage at www.hotelclub.com
Here is a sample of some upcoming Flash Sale destinations:
- Taipei, Taiwan: Ranked #1 for two years in a row as the top regional holiday destination for Asian travellers
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysia is ranked the #1 destination country for Singaporean travellers, accounting for 17% of all transactions in 20112
- Osaka, Japan: Ranked #9 on the top 10 growth cities for Asian travellers in 20113
Members from the following 14 Asian countries are eligible for HotelClub’s Flash Sales:
- China
- Cambodia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- North Korea
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Mark HotelClub Hotel Index, 29 November 2011. The city ranking is based on hotel bookings on HotelClub.com for Asian travellers from 15 December-15 January 2010/2011 and 15 December-15 2011/2012. The average hotel rates are based on standalone hotel bookings on HotelClub. All are based on bookings made as of 10 November 2011/ 2010.
2 HotelClub transaction data based on hotel bookings on HotelClub.com from Singapore for 2011.
3 HotelClub Hotel Index, 16 December 2011. Figure based on hotel bookings on HotelClub.com. Rankings based on % increase in room nights from 1 January – 30 November 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Figures based on Asian travellers with a minimum of 150 room nights booked per destination in 2011.
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