Bangkok--17 Jan--eturboNews
New Site Makes It Fast and Easy for Travelers and Travel Agents to Book Inclusive Vacations at Spa Destinations; Users Can Plan Their Perfect Spa Vacations According to Special Interests Ranging from Romance to Wellness
Live Spa Property Inventory Is Accessible to Travel Portals Looking to Connect With the Majority of Travelers Who Are Interested in Traveling to a Spa
Spa Finder, Inc., the global spa resource, today launched MySpaVacations.com, the web’s first dedicated spa travel booking site, providing a much-needed online travel booking solution for the $48-billion global spa industry. The new site makes it fast and easy for travel shoppers to plan their ideal spa vacations according to a range of special interests, then check live room, flight and rental car availability to book vacation packages in real time.
“The first wave of online travel was strictly about price, but the new wave — of which MySpaVacations.com is a part — is all about helping travelers plan their perfect vacations,” said
MySpaVacation.com’s Director of Online Travel, Dan Chandre. “Our goal is to provide the best live spa property inventory for the millions of online travelers who want to include spa in their vacation plans.”
Chandre notes that MySpaVacations.com spa property inventory can also be accessed by major travel portals looking to tap into the booming spa travel niche — which isn’t so “niche” anymore. In fact, 54% of travelers recently surveyed by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) said they’re interested in going to a spa or a place where they can relax and rejuvenate. And YBP&R, a leading provider of travel & leisure market intelligence, included a growing interest in spa travel as one of its top-10 trends to watch in 2007.
The live spa property inventory at MySpaVacations.com comprises a range of spa destinations — from traditional destination spas, to luxury hotels and resorts that feature spa amenities. During their searches, consumers have access to in-depth property overviews, including photos, pricing, features, amenities and spa information as well as general spa-going tips and information. Once they’ve selected a property, they can dynamically book spa vacation packages in real time, including air travel, cuisine and spa treatments.
Search for spas according to interests ranging from romance to wellness
MySpaVacations.com is designed to simplify the complexities of spa travel and help visitors find, plan and book inclusive spa vacations that fit their specific needs. Users can search geographically to find properties in prime spa-going destinations like California, Mexico and the Caribbean. Those who are more interested in what they’ll do when they get there can opt to search for spa properties that meet their special interest priorities — whether that’s wellness, romance, weight loss, adventure, family, beach-going or golf. MySpaVacations.com also caters to budget-minded travelers, who can search through dozens of properties currently offering exclusive specials and vacation packages through the site.