 |  |  | |  | Golfing in Southeast Asia: Agoda says the region's right on par with top 10 golf resort pick listJune 24, 2008It's no real surprise that Southeast Asia has become a golf Mecca. With over 32,000 courses and an estimated 50 million active golfers, the sport is the fastest growing in the world. Factor in Southeast Asia's diverse terrain, expanse of land and ingenuity for hospitality and it is understandable why avid golfers are seeking out the greener side of fairways in this part of the globe. more | |  | |  |
| | | | | Agoda Wishes You a Merry Christmas in Asia with Last Minute Availability & Hot Hotel Deals SINGAPORE, December 13, 2007To join in on the Christmas festivities and welcome 2008, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website is offering customers a number of last-minute, unbeatable hotel deals in Asia. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda offers sporting rates for Asia's premier regatta, The King's CupNovember 22, 2007The sails are officially up for the King's Cup and Agoda Company celebrates the "jewel in the crown" of Asia's yachting circuit with special rates and availability for hotels in Phuket. Known as one of the most picturesque races in the world, the King's Cup Regatta attracts over 100 sailing participants, including heavyweights training for the Beijing Olympics. more | | | | |
| | | | | Priceline.com Acquires Asian Online Hotel Reservation Service Agoda CompanyNovember 10, 2007Priceline.com®(NASDAQ: PCLN) announced today that it has acquired Bangkok – and Singapore-based Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings throughout Asia, in a transaction that includes an initial cash payment and a multi – year, performancenb – based earn – out. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Connects to 800 Chinese Hotels Via DerbySoft SINGAPORE, September 26, 2007Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings in Asia, has announced a partnership with DerbySoft, a company that provides connectivity solutions to hotels and travel agents across the world. DerbySoft's technology helps hotels distribute last minute inventory and prices updated in real time to preferred suppliers like Agoda. For Agoda's customers, this means access to rooms in sold–out periods and opportunities for substantial discounts on last minute trips. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda announces partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Asia PacificSINGAPORE, September 13, 2007Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings in Asia, has announced an arrangement with Starwood Hotels
& Resorts to distribute their Asia Pacific properties via Agoda's websites. Representing eight luxury hotel and resort brands including the Sheraton, Le Meridien, St Regis and Westin hotels, Starwood have 124 properties in the Asia Pacific with over 50 new hotels opening in the region over the next year. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda applauds Southeast Asian Hotels with child-friendly facilities by promoting 'Best Family Resorts in SEA' listSINGAPORE September 3, 2007 As Southeast Asian countries become increasingly popular vacation hot spots for families, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website, has released its list of 'Best Family Resorts in SEA' to highlight hotels that specifically cater for children. According to Agoda.com statistics, there has been a consistent growth in the number of bookings made for family–style accommodation since 2004, with the quantity of bookings having quadrupled in the last 3 years. This is complemented by an increase in the number of hotels who specialize in children's facilities and activities including kids clubs and baby sitting services. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Celebrates the Thailand Tennis Open with Extra Discounts on Hotels SINGAPORE August 30, 2007To celebrate Southeast Asia’s premiere tennis event, the Thailand Open 2007, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website, has arranged special discounts at hotels near the venue. In line with the organizing committee’s dedication to keeping ticket prices low, Agoda.comhas sourced the best possible rates for fans at a selection of mid-range to luxury hotels during the tournament period of 22nd to 30th September. For tennis lovers who reside in the region, the Thailand Open is a must-see event, and this year is sure to cause a ‘racquet’ with five of the world’s top 10 male tennis players. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Confirms 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' in AsiaSINGAPORE July 25, 2007 Supporting international findings that girlfriend getaways have become an increasingly popular trend, independent online travel website and hotel booking company Agoda.com, has noted a marked increase in the number of reservations made by Western women to Asian destinations in the past year. As a specialist in the Asian travel market, Agoda Company lists thousands of hotels in a variety of Asian destinations. Their internal data revealed a 70% boost in the number of bookings made by women – mostly from Australia and the U.S. – to hotspots such as Bali, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand from July 2006 to present. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Shows Support for "Green Hotel" Initiatives with Top 10 Pick List of Eco-friendly Asian ResortsSINGAPORE 18 July 2007 In line with the global movement to 'go greener', agoda.com, an independent online travel company that specializes in discount hotel bookings, has released a 'Top 10' pick list of eco–friendly hotels in Asia. As travelers the world over realize that the responsibility to protect the environment is a shared one, they are adopting greener lifestyles and scrutinizing the hotels and destinations they choose to stay in. According to the International Ecotourism Society, approximately 70% of travelers prefer to pay a premium rate for a hotel that is eco friendly than one that is better–priced but void of corporate social responsibility policies. more | | | | |
| | | | | Former Amazon.com Chief Scientist Appointed Special Advisor To Agoda.com SINGAPORE March 26, 2007Online hotel merchant Agoda Company Pte. Ltd, announced today that it has appointed Andreas S. Weigend, Ph.D., the former Chief Scientist of Amazon.com, as Special Advisor. Dr Weigend teaches Data Mining and E–Business at Stanford University, and works as an independent consultant with customer–centric companies. He conducts workshops and counsels top management at Fortune 500 companies, teaches executive courses at several of the world's most prestigious universities, and delivers keynotes at conferences on topics including the impact of the internet on individuals, business, and society and the resulting opportunities. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Signs Agreement to Distribute Hotel Reservation Services for Viva Macau AirlinesSINGAPORE March 13, 2007Agoda, an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia Pacific and around the world, today announced the signing of an agreement with Viva Macau Airlines to distribute web-based hotel reservation services. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda.com Backs Wellness Travel TrendSINGAPORE March 5, 2007According to Agoda.com, an independent online travel company, one of the fastest growing segments of their travel business is "wellness travel", a segment dedicated to fitness, spas, yoga and mediation retreats, medical tourism and other personal pampering. Wilfred Fan, Vice President of Business Development at Agoda estimates that the wellness segment is expected to grow at least 150% during 2007. more | | | | |
| | | | | The Company You Keep:
Award–winning New York Adman Joins Agoda CompanySINGAPORE February 26, 2007Alan Platt never planned to leave the Big Apple, let alone go client–side. The veteran Madison Avenue Creative Director received a Gold Lion in Cannes for a Kellogg's campaign and wrote New York Life's famous tagline "The Company You Keep". Now Platt has joined Agoda Company as Creative Director and is shaking things up at the Asia-based online travel company Agoda.com. Platt will be based primarily in Bangkok, where Agoda maintains its operations center on the 27th floor of the plush new Offices at Central World. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Company Celebrates Visit Malaysia Year 2007 SINGAPORE February 16, 2007Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company specializing in securing the lowest hotel prices in Asia and around the world, continues its support for tourism in Malaysia by offering great deals on almost 200 properties throughout the country including the largest property in the world. Malaysia was recently voted "Best Value for Money Destination" by readers of Global Traveler magazine. more | | | | |
| | | | | Former KSC and Sanook.com Chief Technology Officer Joins Agoda CompanySINGAPORE February 7, 2007Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, today announced the appointment of Mr. Joost Doevelaar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Agoda Company, effective immediately. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Partners with Central Hotels And Resorts SINGAPORE January 23, 2007Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company specializing in securing the best available rates in Asia and around the world, today announced the launch of a chain–wide partnership with Central Hotels and Resorts. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda.com & Samui Peninsula Hotel Sign Distribution Agreement
Independent hotel adopts online distribution channel and technologies. SINGAPORE January 3, 2007Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia Pacific and around the world, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement with the Samui Peninsula Resort and Spa, located on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Company Co–founder Celebrates 10 Years as Travel EntrepreneurSINGAPORE December 16, 2006Michael Kenny recalls a "lightning fast" decade in the travel business.It's a long way from a mountain bike in Phuket to a plush office in Bangkok's Offices at Central World, but Michael Kenny, CEO of Agoda Company, remembers it as a fast ride. When he launched Tropical Trails in November 1996, he had no idea where the road would take him. "I was passionate about travel and tourism, but not sure if I could create a successful business running bike tours on Phuket. I tried it anyway. That determination to pursue his passion for travel has paid off for Kenny. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda Signs Full Content Distribution Deal with Accor Asia PacificSINGAPORE December 4, 2006Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, today announced a full content distribution agreement with Accor Asia Pacific, representing a major distribution partnership for Accor in the region. more | | | | |
| | | | | The real test of web site designThe Bangkok Post October 11, 2006by James Hein
I have had a bad networking week, and it has stressed to me how important it is to have a good network set up both at your end and at the client's end. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda World Cup Rate Cuts Remain In Place(PRWEB) July 28, 2006While Thailand tourism has been hit hard by the World Cup, Agoda (agoda.com) - which has its operations headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand - has responded with price cuts, and these cuts may remain in place, at least for a little while longer. As many as 40,000 fewer tourists were expected to
arrive during the four weeks of the competition. This forced serious action by Agoda. more | | | | |
| | | | | Flight Plan, A guide to booking your own travel online and saving bigBK Magazine No. 122 FEB 10-16, 2006by Genny Griffiths
Dedicated Hotel Booking www.agoda.com Bangkok-based, this site looks good, moves fast and offers discounted rates at hotels all over Asia, Australia and the US (not just major tral destinations). more | | | | |
| | | | | Asia Web Offers Trips and TipsInternational Herald Tribune May 26, 2007by Aline Sullivan
TRAVELERS based in Asia have long had a poor deal when trying to plan and book trips online. Many of the best travel sites on Asia cater to people in North America and, to a lesser degree, Europe. Asia features predominantly as a destination, rather than as a starting point. more | | | | |
| | | | | Agoda makes Olympic effort to support Beijing Games Travel Daily News April 20, 2007 Agoda is gearing up to help meet consumer needs during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Beijing Organizing Committee estimates that more than 1.5 million beds will be needed to accommodate foreign and Chinese tourists. Beijing currently has only 109,000 rooms in 658 star-rated hotels. According to Agoda the company has been aggressively improving inventory relationships in China, seeking out new sources of supply and setting up special service and content teams to meet Olympic needs. more | | | | |
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