09 November 2009

Online travel deals network established

Travelzoo is extending the reach of its deals by forging partnerships with a range of travel-related websites.

The Travelzoo Network in the UK includes AOL Travel, Fly.com, Lonely Planet, SimonSeeks, Skyscanner and VisitBritain.

Travelzoo deals are displayed on partners' websites based on user origin and destination search criteria or the theme of the partner's website.

The Travelzoo Network in the UK claims to reach an average of 50 million page views per month.

The UK launch follows the US, where the Network reaches more than 500 million page impressions per month across 150 leading US websites, according to the company.

Travel companies with deals published in the Travelzoo Network include Accor Hotels, Ambassador Tickets, Billy Chicago, bmibaby, The Co-operative Group, Destinology, DFDS Seaways, Economy Car Hire, Expedia.co.uk, Flight Centre, Hilton International, The Holiday Place, Iglu.com, KLM Air France, lastminute.com, Lufthansa, Monarch Airlines, Morgans Hotel Group, Netflights, Marriott UK & Ireland, Mark's Travel, Opodo, Qwerty Travel, STA Travel, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts, The Walt Disney Company, Zorro West End.

Vice-president Melanie Bower said: "We only publish relevant travel and entertainment deals that are authentic, checked and truly available. Our partners value our commitment to quality deals - that is why they want to be part of this network."

by Phil Davies