Wednesday, December 01, 2004

Hilton reports online milestone - 01-Dec-04.

Travelmole.

Eyefortravel.: "Hilton Hotels Corporation announced bookings on its brand Web sites in October exceeded call center bookings from 800 numbers, representing a company first since its start of Web site reservations.

During October, brand.com sites overall reported more than 972,000 room nights, compared to 873,000 room nights booked from 800 numbers through the 16 Hilton Family call centers worldwide.

the company attributes the increase in brand.com bookings to various benefits, including these:

• An assurance that guests who book on brand.com will receive guaranteed best rates.

• Online hotel, air and car rental packages are often offered at discounted rates.

• Net Direct Rates available only through Hilton Family brand.com sites.

• Guests can make reservations on the brand site with no booking fees."

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