Bangkok--12 Mar--Incentive Dynamics
Agoda ( 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 an agreement with Viva Macau Airlines to distribute web-based hotel reservation services.
Viva Macau is the first discount airline in the former Portuguese colony. The agreement will offer significant benefits to passengers, said Arthur Lai, Viva Macau’s Commercial Director.
“The decision to select Agoda.com was due to the company’s product coverage in a number of key destinations, including Macau, Jakarta and the Maldives,” stated Lai. “Agoda also provides Viva Macau with a unique, flexible solution, a 24/7 live call center, and great rates for our passengers.”
Tina Di Cicco, Viva Macau’s Global Head of Marketing added, “Agoda will enhance our service with the sale of hotel rooms at discount rates on our website and, at the same time, promote Macau as the Las Vegas of the East. We are extremely pleased to partner with Agoda.com and look forward to reaping significant benefits as a result of the agreement.”
Wilfred Fan, Agoda’s Vice President, Business Development, contends that the distribution agreement with Viva Macau Airlines further solidifies Agoda’s strong position in providing cost-effective partner solutions to the Low Cost Carrier segment of the airline industry in the Asia Pacific region.
“Agoda’s agreement provides advantages for Viva Macau travelers who book directly, thus reinforcing our position as a leading travel distribution company,” Fan said. “This partnership also signals the maturity of Asia-based online travel companies. Our technology, products and services can compete on the global stage.”
For more information regarding Agoda, please access its website at www.agoda.com or contact the Agoda Team via e-mail at [email protected] .
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About Viva Macau
VIVA Macau ( www.flyvivamacau.com ) is Macau's second home airline, but the only one focused on providing an international network of services from Macau International Airport. The airline flies to an exciting range of international destinations - opening new routes for Macau and the Pearl River Delta, and complementing Macau's development as a center for entertainment, leisure and business tourism.
VIVA Macau operates a fleet of modern Boeing 767 wide-body jetliners, with up to 245 seats in a two-class configuration. Its aircraft have a maximum range of up to 12 hours, allowing VIVA Macau to provide passengers with non-stop services from Macau to cities as far away as Moscow, Sydney or Milan. Viva Macau launched service this year with a fleet of two Boeing 767s, and plan to increase to 10-15 aircraft within five years.
About Agoda Company
Agoda (agoda.com) is an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices. Based in Singapore with operations in Bangkok and the Philippines, Agoda’s network includes 7,000 hotels in Asia and more than 27,000 worldwide. The staff of 150 professionals provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers.
Since 1997, Agoda Company has handled hotel bookings for more than 500,000 customers. Precision Reservations.com, PlanetHoliday.com, and hundreds of other internet sites use Agoda to provide hotel reviews and content, hotel inventory, pricing, fulfillment and 24/7 live support.
In addition, Agoda customers participate in the Agoda Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Launched in 2003, it was one of the first hotel loyalty programs offered by an independent online merchant. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the Agoda Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at any hotel, at any time.
A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda's aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.
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