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April 19, 2011
Hotel prices at lowest level for five years

Hotel prices around the world fell 17% to their lowest level for five years in the first half of the year, that’s according to the the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index – great news for travellers.The average price of a UK hotel room was 16% lower in the first half of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, according to the the latest from Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
April 16, 2011
Have-it-all Holidays!

Hotels.com reveals a growing demand for dynamic travel destinations as Brits ditch one-dimensional holidays

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May 9, 2012
Welcome to the Club

John Torode creates the ultimate Club Sandwich
C’est Combien?!

Paris named most expensive city for a Club Sandwich, according to the Hotels.com Club Sandwich Index (CSI)
March 13, 2012
GLOBAL HOTEL RECOVERY IN 2011 SIGNALS GROWING MARKET CONFIDENCE

Strength in the business travel market helps drive up global average room rate by 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
UK TRAVELLERS HIT BY HOTEL PRICE RISES IN MAJORITY OF FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

Global room rate increases 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
December 12, 2011
One million Brits have done the ‘Walk of Shame’ at Christmas

Hotels.com study reveals 45-54 year olds are the most likely to have done the ‘walk of shame’ or sleep in the office after their work Christmas party*
December 5, 2011
PA’s Insider Guide reveals the top tips and tricks to bagging a great travel deal

Current economic climate sees companies looking for clever ways to keep travel costs down.
Hotels.com launches PA’s Insider Guide to enable PA’s to get the best deal on travel arrangements.
November 18, 2011
Parlay voo onglaze?

Brits ‘terribles’ at foreign languages, with 19% unable to even translate “bonjour”
October 20, 2011
HOLIDAY R’O.A.P’MANCE

Holiday romance is alive and well, with the over 55’s leading the way
October 13, 2011
X Factor marks the spot

Tourism surge as X Factor leaves fans starry-eyed and going in search of their favourite Judges
September 30, 2011
London Olympic fans urged to book hotels now to save cash

New Hotels.com report reveals impact of major sporting events on prices
Hotels.com adds new iPad apps to its mobile portfolio

London, 29 September 2011: Hotels.com, the world’s leading hotel booking website, has launched a new specially-designed iPad application available for free download
September 23, 2011
Domestic Tourism on the rise across Europe

No UK destinations feature on European wishlists-

European visitors seem to be turning their holiday attentions away from Great Britain as they look to holiday within their own borders, according to data released today by Hotels.com.
September 13, 2011
World events lead to dramatic swings in hotel prices

Political and natural events strongly impact room rates in first half of 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
Irish Hotel market showing signs of recovery

Average room rates rise 2% in first six months of 2011
September 9, 2011
Holidaying High-Flyers

Kate Moss crowned top ‘Celebrity Holidayer’ by Hotels.com

English supermodel Kate Moss has been crowned the top ‘Celebrity Holidayer’ according to recent research by Hotels.com which today reveals the biggest jet-setting celebrities of 2011. The hotel expert has identified a top ten, crowning the 37 year-old as the top holidaying high-flyer in light of the amount spent on hotel rooms¹, number of holiday’s taken² and total miles travelled³ in this year alone.
September 2, 2011
Mobile hotel bookings ‘on the fly’

New viral video demonstrates speed and ease of hotel bookings with new Hotels.com app
September 1, 2011
Brits hit by Rugby World Cup fever!

Hotels.com reports over 360% increases in searches to some Rugby World Cup destinations
August 23, 2011
The Inbetweeners Effect

Tourism surge as Brits follow The Inbetweeners to Malia
August 22, 2011
All hail the London Taxi

London does it again as travellers rank iconic black cabs as best in the world
August 10, 2011
EU must be joking!

England has the least number of paid and public holidays across Europe
August 2, 2011
Mobile hotel bookings ‘on the fly’

New viral video demonstrates speed and ease of hotel bookings with new Hotels.com app
July 26, 2011
Hotel prices could rise 30 – 50% during London 2012

With exactly one year to go until the Olympic Games in London in 2012, visitors to the sporting extravaganza could see hotel prices rise between 30-50% over the coming month, industry insiders have said at this stage in the proceedings.
July 25, 2011
Travel Rush Tuesday!

Hotels.com predicts, Tuesday 2^nd August will be the busiest day for Brits looking to book their summer holidays
July 14, 2011
The ‘Full English’ Crowned World’s Favourite Breakfast

Even the French are fanatical for fry-ups, global survey by Hotels.com reveal
July 12, 2011
Festival ‘Hamping’!

Hotels.com identifies a rise in ‘hotel-camping’ during festival season
May 24, 2011
Brits Set To Holiday In Hogwarts?

Fictional tourism on the rise as 70% of Brits mistake fictional television settings for genuine towns!
May 23, 2011
Brits Pay More For Hotels Abroad Than At Home

UK travellers spend £95 a night on rooms overseas, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
May 19, 2011
Hotels.com Launches “Great Escapes” Ad Blitz

Hotels.com has stepped up its advertising campaign with an animated commercial promoting its Great Escapes holiday sale.
May 9, 2011
Weight For It – A World First In Exercise

Hotels.com launches the ‘luggage workout’ as it is revealed that Brits burn nearly 500¹ calories before even arriving at their holiday destination

Brits burn more calories en route to their holiday destinations than an intensive one² hour cardio work-out in a gym, new research from Hotels.com reveals. As busy Brits struggle to fit exercise into their hectic lifestyles, many don’t realise how easy it is to incorporate a workout into their everyday lives.
May 8, 2011
World Cup Price Woe Faces Football Fans

Hotel rates in venue countries rocketing, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
May 7, 2011
Queen’s Visit And Low Prices Make Emerald Isle A Gem Of A Destination For UK Visitors

The Queen’s visit and lower hotel prices in Ireland have led to a wave of Britons searching for trips to the Emerald Isle, says Hotels.com.
May 3, 2011
Kate and Will spark copycat holiday craze

Searches for the Seychelles and Isle of Anglesey up 96% and 59% respectively
May 1, 2011
“Where to go on honeymoon?” – the big question for Kate and William Hotels.com has the answers…

Speculation is already mounting as to where Kate Middleton and Prince William are going to spend the first few weeks of their new life together when they get married next year.
April 23, 2011
Oh Brits do like to be beside the seaside!

Hotels.com identifies a rise in the “Vintage Vacation”
April 21, 2011
Still Room At The Inn For Royal Wedding Visitors

London hotels in bid to attract last-minute bookings for April 29 as British interest in hot spot of Ibiza soars
April 16, 2011
Have-it-all Holidays!

Hotels.com reveals a growing demand for dynamic travel destinations as Brits ditch one-dimensional holidays
April 15, 2011
Happy Hamping!

Hotels.com and Marriott transform hotel rooftops into campsites across London in response to overwhelming demand for hotel rooms over the Royal Wedding period
April 12, 2011
New York Top Destination For Big-spending UK Travellers

Britons lap up the high life in the Big Apple despite 12% rise in hotel prices, says Hotels.com new Hotel Price Index™
April 1, 2011
UK Travellers Hit In The Pocket As Hotel Prices Rise Across The World

Muscat most expensive city; eastern Europe offers great value, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 27, 2011
London Hotel Prices Surge By 10%

Average room rate in the capital costs £114, says Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 23, 2011
Premier League Fans Send Prices Surging For Midlands Hotels

Regional hotels still offer good value, says Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 21, 2011
Belfast: The UK’s Cheapest Capital For Hotels

New Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ reveals average room rate of £68
March 17, 2011
Football Fans Help Boost Norwich Hotel Prices By 38% In A Year

Biggest price increase in the UK, says new Hotels.com HPI®
March 14, 2011
Lake District Hotel Prices Surge As Britons Opt For Holidays At Home

Average UK room rate increases just 2% in 2010, says Hotels.com latest HPI®
March 13, 2011
St Andrews Becomes “Most Expensive” Place For Hotels In The UK

Average room rate in university town hits £162, says Hotels.com’s new HPI®
March 10, 2011
England Fans Score A Try With Six Nations Prices

Hotels.com reveals the costs associated with supporting national teams in this year’s Six Nations
March 7, 2011
Staycations Boost Southern England Hotel Prices

Increased demand sees increases in popular destinations , says Hotels.com new HPI®
March 3, 2011
Staycation Britons Enjoy Below-Inflation Hotel Room Price Rise

Average UK room rate increases just 2% in 2010, says Hotels.com new HPI®
Back in Business

Return of business and convention travel helps boost global hotel prices, says new Hotels.com HPI®
March 1, 2011
Hotel Prices Fall In Major Welsh Cities

Cheaper accommodation on offer in Cardiff and Swansea, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
February 12, 2011
Celebs lead rise of the ‘Breakcation’

Hotels.com reveals latest travel trend
February 4, 2011
Hotels.com to sponsor ‘Travel on 4’

London, 04 February 2011… Channel 4 and leading hotel booking website, Hotels.com, have today signed an agreement to sponsor Channel 4’s new programming strand, ‘Travel on 4’.
February 2, 2011
Brits look closer to home for their summer breaks

Brits are looking closer to home when planning their summer getaway, the latest search data from Hotels.com has revealed.
February 1, 2011
The Only Way REALLY Is Essex

Tourism surge as Brits seek to experience what Essex has to offer.
January 18, 2011
Cost Of Business Travel Essentials Soars Past £1,400

Hotels.com launches new “Carry-on Bag Index”
January 11, 2011
Sunbathing & Star Gazing

Celebrity holiday destinations surge as Brits seek copycat holidays
January 3, 2011
Tourists still in search of Middle Eastern Promise

Syria has topped the list of fastest rising destinations in January 2011, experiencing an increase in hotel searches in January of 486% when compared with the same time last year, according to figures released today by Hotels.com.
January 1, 2011
Passport to the Stars

With a raft of celebrities set to depart British shores for sunnier climates this Christmas, Hotels.com has compiled a list of celebrity holiday hotspots where visitors could expect to share a Christmas cocktail with the rich and famous.
September 13, 2010
UK hotel prices begin long road to recovery

UK hotel prices beat global trend: up 3% year-on-year – BUT we are still paying less for a hotel room than we did six years ago

The average price of a hotel room in Britain finally stopped falling in Q2 2010, posting a modest rise of 3% when compared to average prices in Q2 2009, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) published today.
UK Hotel Prices Rise By 3%

BUT we are still paying less for a hotel room now than we did six years ago

Hotel prices in the UK rose by 3% in Q2 2010 compared to a year previously, accordingly to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) published today.
Irish hotel room prices continue to fall as rates begin to stabilise globally

Ireland now least expensive destination in Western Europe with rooms at €79 per night Kilkenny now the most expensive destination in Ireland
June 30, 2010
A free night’s stay is a Welcome Reward

Hotels.com launches Welcome Rewards loyalty scheme
December 8, 2009
British travellers cash in as Dubai rates plummet

Searches for hotels in Dubai rise by 570%

British travellers are making the most of cut price hotel rooms in Dubai according to new figures from Hotels.com.

Searches for hotels in Dubai have risen by 570% since Dubai World’s announcement sparked a financial crisis in the Emirate, it is revealed.
December 1, 2009
Shop around and upgrade your hotel for less

Get luxury rooms at mid-range prices as top-end hotels cut rates

Travellers should shop around when booking their Christmas city breaks to secure an upgrade for less, according to leading accommodation site, Hotels.com*.
November 19, 2009
We all love to get an “Eiffel” of Paris

Eiffel Tower emerges as the “World’s Favourite Landmark” in global poll of 10,000 travellers

The Eiffel Tower has topped the Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge to be crowned the World’s Favourite Landmark according to a poll of more than 10,000 travellers from around the world.
Brits baffled without Big Ben

One in six Britons fail to recognise the London skyline without one of its most memorable landmarks, Big Ben, new research from Hotels.com has shown. A staggering 17% of Brits were stumped by an image of their capital city when the iconic clock tower was airbrushed out of the picture.
November 17, 2009
Fangtastic new moon hotels for twi-hard fans

Hotels.com selects rooms to sink your teeth into

With just a week to go before the second installment of the cult vampire saga, Twilight, hits UK screens, Hotels.com has put together its top hotel picks of vampire venues and werewolf whereabouts featured in the movie.
October 27, 2009
Off peak and on the money

Searches for low season long-haul holidays rise by up to 200% as brits save for a rainy day

Credit-crunched Britons are increasingly looking to book holidays out of season in a bid to avoid peak prices and get the most from their holiday budgets, according to new findings*.
October 13, 2009
The best beds for less

The cost of a night of luxury tumbles worldwide as top-end hotels cut rates

The average cost of top-end rooms around the world is on the slide, according to Hotels.com, which means that travellers’ money has never gone further.
October 6, 2009
Top hotels for a fright night experience

Hotels.com offers its picks for a spooky experience this Halloween

According to the recent Fringe Weird Report, Britain is teeming with werewolves, aliens, ghosts and ghouls. So this October, there really is nowhere better to spend Halloween than the British Isles. Whether you fancy the bleak Yorkshire Moors or a good old-fashioned haunted house, check out our Hotels.com top five ‘Halloween Hotels’.
September 29, 2009
Amorous Brits Love a Foreign Fling

60% of holidaymakers admit to romance on holiday

Lucky-in-love Brits consider a romantic fling an essential part of the perfect holiday with just under two thirds (60%) admitting they have fallen for the charms of another whilst in a foreign land.
September 22, 2009
Brits look beyond the eurozone as pound plummets

Searches rise for destinations where the Pound goes further

The plummeting pound has prompted a rush amongst British travellers to look for a getaway beyond the major Eurozone destinations. With the Euro almost at parity with the pound, the cost of a holiday in many continental cities has spiralled for Brits heading abroad.
September 15, 2009
Hotel prices at lowest level for five years

UK travellers enjoy lower prices in many destinations

Hotel prices around the world fell 17% to their lowest level for five years in the first half of the year, according to the the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index – great news for travellers.
UK hoteliers slash room prices

Cost of hotel rooms in UK down by 16%

The average price of a UK hotel room was 16% lower in the first half of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, according to the the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. Britons paid on average £83 for a hotel room at home between January and June 2009, down from £99 a year before.
Bargain Britain: Hotel prices fall 16%

Hotel prices in the UK fall by as much as 39% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in the UK fell by 16% in the first half of the year, as global hotel prices plummeted to their lowest level for five years.
September 3, 2009
Interest surges in last minute holidays

Holidaymakers hunt for late deal breaks

Last-minute searches for late summer breaks are up by up to 400% compared to this time last year, according to leading hotel website Hotels.com.
September 1, 2009
What women don’t want

Men fall foul of literary faux pas while on holidays

If you think wearing Speedos is the biggest faux pas a man can make on holiday, think again. Over two fifths of women admit that they judge a man not by what he is wearing, but by his book cover – as 43% of women say they find a man less attractive if they don’t rate his choice of reading.
August 25, 2009
Brits waste £1.5 billion in excess baggage charges thanks to unread books

There is nothing better than getting lost in a good book on holiday, but more than a third of British travellers (38%) admit they are overzealous when packing their reading material and don’t manage to get through everything they take with them.
August 19, 2009
Save up to 50% on breaks in the Big Apple

Hotels.com launches New York sale
August 17, 2009
European ‘nanobreaks’ on the rise as holidaymakers plot last minute escapes from the British weather

Hotels.com sees a rise in searches for single night stays to foreign destinations
July 28, 2009
Stags continue celebrations while hens tighten their belts

Men refuse to give up their final pre-wedding fling

Despite hard times, British men are preserving the right to enjoy their last days of pre-nuptial freedom while brides-to-be are reining in their spending and economising on hen parties, according to a poll by leading accommodation website Hotels.com*.
July 17, 2009
Britons spend a quarter of a billion hours a year working on holiday

Over half of Brits are Blackberry sun loungers and poolside surfers as holidaymakers can’t cut ties to the office

Relaxing on holiday should be easy, but more than half of British travellers (55%) find it hard to switch off from work and rely on their laptops and Blackberries to keep in contact with the office, new research from Hotels.com has revealed.
July 1, 2009
Minimoons – the new honeymoons

Research reveals 77% of newlyweds plan to go away for less than two weeks

Forget the traditional two week honeymoon – recession busting ‘minimoons’ are the latest hit with newlyweds. Hotels.com research* has revealed that minimoons – trips of less than two weeks – are increasingly replacing traditional fortnight-long honeymoons as cash-conscious newlyweds keep an eye on their budgets.
June 25, 2009
Hotels.com President on the ‘Bottom Line’

Hotels.com President David Roche appeared on BBC Radio Four’s prestigious ‘Bottom Line’ programme today.

The weekly programme sees presenter Evan Davis talk to business leaders about the issues that affect their companies and customers. It is one of the most widely broadcast business programmes in the world.
June 16, 2009
New mini blog or ‘nanolog’ competition launched to encourage brits to keep travelling

Top entry will win holiday to Rio de Janeiro

A new competition to encourage Britons to take a break, however short, is launched today by the world’s leading hotel website Hotels.com. The contest comes on the back of research that showed a 46%* increase in UK holidaymakers searching for single night holidays or ‘nanobreaks’ over the past year.
Kendal fastest-growing ‘nanobreak’ destination in UK as short trips gain popularity

Searches for one night breaks grow 46% year-on-year

Kendal has been named as the UK’s fastest growing nanobreak destination, by leading hotel booking site Hotels.com. The Lake District town has seen a 650% rise in searches for one-night stays – or nanobreaks – so far this year compared to the same period last year.
May 26, 2009
London’s cabs are ranked best in the world

European travellers vote London’s taxis the best in the world

London’s taxis have been voted the best in the world for the second year running, a Hotels.com poll of international travellers has shown.* A third (33%) of the travellers surveyed said that London’s black cabs were the best in the world.
April 14, 2009
Choose Barcelona over Bath and save £182…

Hotels.com reveals where to go to make your pounds go further.

Despite the pound being relatively weak against the Euro, British travellers seeking some sunshine this summer could find their pounds go much further than they might expect in Eurozone destinations – and a trip to the continent could end up costing less than a UK break.
April 1, 2009
Hotels.com To Offer Rooms On The Moon

Leading hotel booking website to offer bookings in space

The leading hotel booking website, Hotels.com, is planning to sell the world’s first rooms on the Moon.
March 24, 2009
London Hotel Price Falls Boost Tourism In The Capital

Foreign visitors take advantage of hotel price falls of 24% in London

Hotel prices in London continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Global hotel prices drop 12%

BUT WEAK POUND MEANS UK TRAVELLERS NEED TO SHOP SMARTER TO FEEL BENEFITS

The average price of a hotel room around the world fell by 12% last year, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Cardiff Hotels Experience The Steepest Price Rises In The UK

Despite price falls across the UK, hotel prices in Cardiff bucked the national trend and have continued to rise, making it one of the five most expensive cities in the UK, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bargain Britain: Belfast Hotel Prices Fall By 17%

Hotel prices in Belfast continue to fall as hoteliers across the UK drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Scottish Hotel Prices Continue To Fall

Hotel prices across the UK fall by 25% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in Scotland continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bath Hotels Defy Trend As Prices Continue To Rise

Bath remains the UK’s most expensive city

Despite price falls across the UK, hotel prices in Bath bucked the national trend and have continued to rise, maintaining its position as the most expensive city in the UK, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bargain Britain: UK Hotel Prices Continue To Fall

UK hotel prices fall by 25% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in the UK continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
March 17, 2009
Brits Rack Up £526 Million A Year On Minibar Tabs

One in ten admit to ‘minibar meddling’ to avoid pricey bar bills

British travellers are unable to resist the lure of the hotel minibar, according to research* by leading hotel booking websiteHotels.com. Almost half of those surveyed (46%) regularly give into temptation whilst on their travels, and spend an average of Ł15.44 on minibar treats every time they go away. When totalled up for the whole nation, the Great British Minibar Bill quickly adds up to a staggering Ł526 million a year.**
March 3, 2009
World’s Wackiest Festivals

In these credit crunched times you may be thinking of cutting back your holiday spending so why not take advantage of these wonderful, wacky and, most importantly, affordable festivals, to leave you with more money to spend on yourself while you’re away? Hotels.com has put together their list of some of the more unusual events that guarantee an unforgettable holiday.
February 17, 2009
Short Breaks Up 29% As Brits Keep On Travelling

UK “Nano-Breaks” gain popularity as we continue to travel but look to lower costs

Travellers are so determined to keep their holidays that they are shortening their stays and are going away for a single night so they get the break without the cost, says leading hotel booking site Hotels.com.
February 5, 2009
Brits With A Nose For A Bargain

£1.7 billion saved by haggling on holiday

Belt-tightening Brits are saving £1.7 billion each year by haggling on holiday, research by leading hotels website Hotels.com has found.* As the economy worsens, three quarters of Brits (76%) now admit that they brokered a bargain on their last break. The leading hotels website calculates that with the average traveller saving themselves £32.20 per holiday, as a nation, we bargain savings of 1.7 billion every year.**
January 27, 2009
Today’s Children Will Go Far

Under-16s travel twice as far as their parents

We’re a nation of childhood jet-setters according to new research by leading hotels website Hotels.com. In the course of a generation, the number of countries visited by an under-16 has doubled, according to research carried out among parents of their children.
January 13, 2009
Hotels.com Includes TripAdvisor Reviews

Hotels.com® has today announced that it will be integratingTripAdvisor® hotel reviews on all of its 31 web sites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The inclusion of the reviews is part of the brand’s mission to help its users choose the best property for their travel needs.
January 12, 2009
Follow The Presidential Trail With Hotels.com

If you’re hooked on Obama fever then you will want to visit one of the places that influenced the first African American President. With his inauguration into the White House just around the corner on January 20th, Hotels.com has put together a guide to help you decide when to visit the places that have shaped his life so far.
January 6, 2009
Eurozone Travellers Cashing-In On Weak Pound

Travellers from the Eurozone are flocking to London and other UK cities according to the world’s leading accommodation website, Hotels.com as the price they pay for rooms across the country have dropped.
Stay Close To The RBS 6 Nations In 2009

If you’re a true rugby fan you’ll definitely be planning to head off to one or more of the RBS 6 Nations venues next year (Feb – March 2009). To make sure no one misses out, Hotels.com has selected some of their best hotels in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome, Paris and Cardiff to keep you right at the heart of the action.
December 29, 2008
‘Tis The Season To Cyber Skive

15% more people plan to surf the web at work this Christmas despite the threat of job losses

There will be a 15% increase in office workers “cyber skiving” between Christmas and New Year this year despite the threat of recession and possible job losses, new research* by Hotels.com has shown.
December 12, 2008
Get A Taste Of Europe’s Christmas Markets Without Leaving The UK

Hotels.com suggests the best hotels to stay in the UK where you can experience an authentic European Christmas Market
December 9, 2008
UK Hotel Prices Fall For The First Time In Four Years

Sharp price falls in Scottish cities fuel a 4% price drop for UK hotels

The prices paid for hotel rooms in the UK have fallen for the first time four years, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). The UK was the only major European country in which prices paid for rooms by UK travellers fell 4% in Q3 2008, to £97 per room per night, compared to £101 a year earlier.
Global Hotel Prices Fall 3% In Q3 2008

But Weak Pound Means UK Travellers Have Yet To Feel The Benefits

The average price for hotel rooms across the world fell over the summer, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). This is the first year-on-year fall in prices measured in any quarter since the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index started in January 2004.
December 4, 2008
Get Your Loved Ones On The Case

Hotels.com launches “Picture Pillows” so travellers stay cheek-to-cheek with loved ones

58% of business travellers said their partner or loved-one was the thing they missed most when away from home, a survey has revealed.*
October 28, 2008
Men Pay The Price For First Mini-Breaks While Women Make The Decisions

Four out of five women (84%) expect their partner to fork out for the full cost of their first mini-break away and still expect to decide when and where they go (73%), according to Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website.*
October 14, 2008
Get Into Bed With Bond

Hotels from the best Bond films of all time, as selected by Hotels.com

Women admire him and men aspire to be him – there is only one James Bond. To celebrate the release of the new James Bond film, The Quantum of Solace, in cinemas on 31 October, Hotels.com has chosen the best hotels to have featured in classic Bond films to bring you get a little closer to the ultimate man of mystery.
October 13, 2008
England Soccer Fans Dodge Credit Crunch

Football fans heading to England’s clash with Belarus on Wednesday are beating the credit crunch by taking low-cost flights to neighbouring countries and travelling to the game overland, says Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*.
October 9, 2008
Things That Go Bump In The Night…

Hotels.com outlines three of the best British hotels to test your nerves if you dare this Halloween

Eerie goings-on at the Langham Hotel London (five-star)

Hotels.com prices start from £200 per room per night
So just £100 per person per night
October 3, 2008
New York, New Shoes

Beat the credit crunch and take a bite of the Big Apple with Hotels.com

New York, New York – where the streets are lined with shops and your pound is still stronger than the dollar. Big name department stores are starting their Christmas sales even earlier this year so why not start your Christmas shopping early, avoid the crowds and make the most of Hotels.com’s special Autumn deals.
September 9, 2008
Hotels.com Launches New Hotel Search Tool to Inspire Travellers

Leading hotel booking site launches Hotels.com Visualiser to help users find the perfect holiday

Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*, has launched an innovative new search tool that allows travellers to use their “VisualDNA” to find hotels that perfectly match their needs.
August 13, 2008
Stay In With The Fashion Crowd

Spree vs. Steal hotels during fashion weeks this September

Fashion Week season is nearly upon us so Hotels.com has selected the best hotels in the fashion capitals - New York, London, Paris and Milan – to suit every budget. Whether you want to splash the cash or tighten your belt, here’s how to do it.
August 11, 2008
Getting The Best Value On Hotels

Hotels.com, the world’s favourite hotel booking website*, has put together some hints and tips on how to get the best value when booking your hotel, so your money can go further when on holiday.
August 7, 2008
Beijing Hoteliers Slash Prices As Sports Fans Fail To Materialise, World’s Leading Hotels Site Find

Beijing’s hoteliers have been slashing the rates for their rooms in a bid to bring in more customers, according to Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*.
July 14, 2008
Mammia Mia! Greece Is On The Up

According to Hotels.com, the world’s leading online hotel booking site*, searches for Greece and the Greek Islands are on the up after the release of the new blockbuster film, Mamma Mia! Searches for the Mediterranean destination on Hotels.com have risen by more than 70%.
July 8, 2008
What Women Really Want

A selection of the best hotels for girls who want it all

Everyone loves a little pampering from time to time and who doesn’t love it when everything you want is at your fingertips? Hotels.com has selected the best hotels designed with women in mind – from baths full of hot chocolate to a man-free zone, these hotels will cater for your every whim.
June 24, 2008
These Hotels Don’t Need The Hard Cell

If you’ve ever wanted to try something out of the ordinary, then there is nothing quite like doing time in a former prison hotel. With the recent announcement that Alcatraz, San Francisco’s military prison turned tourist hotspot, is going to be renovated into a luxury hotel, Hotels.com has selected the best hotels around the globe that were once home to some of the world’s most dangerous criminals.
June 23, 2008
Stag And Hen Parties Cost Us £420 A Year As Over Half Of Brits Head Abroad For A Final Fling Of Freedom

Following Wayne Rooney’s recent stag trip to the party island of Ibiza where he painted the White Isle red, Hotels.com research has found that over half of us (57%) have travelled oversees to celebrate a stag or hen party.
June 10, 2008
Get Your Poker Face Ready

If you like a card game or two you’ll be pleased to know that the yearly international poker tournaments are here. With the seventh World Poker Tour upon us and the World Series of Poker kicking off last weekend in Las Vegas, Hotels.com has compiled their top ten hotel hotspots where poker fans can get close to the action and see the pros at work.
May 21, 2008
Four Weddings And A Financial Funeral: How We Spend £1,700-A-Year Being A Wedding Guest

With the summer wedding season upon us, Hotels.com, the world’s favourite hotel website*, has found that each of us now spend £1,700 a year each attending our friends’ and relations’ weddings
May 19, 2008
Magical Destinations For The Summer Solstice

The summer solstice is fast approaching (June 21) and, as is tradition, thousands of people around the world will gather to celebrate the shortest night of the year. To help you celebrate the start of summer, Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotel booking site,* has put together a list of some of the most special places to enjoy this magical night.
April 30, 2008
Red Army Bags Russian Beds

Manchester United’s securing their place in the UEFA Champion’s League final has led to a 350% rise in searches for hotel rooms in Moscow on the night of the final, according to the world’s leading hotels website, Hotels.com.
Hotels.com Launches Local-language Sites In Six New Eastern European Territories

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Croatia all set to ‘Wake up Happy’

Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotel booking site*, has announced its further expansion into the Eastern European market with the launch of six new local language sites in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Croatia.
April 11, 2008
Sex And The City – Hotel Premiere

If you can’t wait for the film to come out, then treat yourself to a weekend in New York to live the Sex and the City lifestyle – big-screen style. Hotels.com reveals where filming has taken place in advance of the film premiere in May this year, and gives you the chance to bag a room before they are booked up by others seeking the Sex and the City experience in the Big Apple.
April 9, 2008
What £100 Will Buy You Around The World

Hotels.com reveals the cities where you can find luxury for less

For travellers wanting five star luxury on a three star budget, choosing the right destination is vital. Hotels.com has compiled the ultimate guide to the cities across the world where you can find affordable luxury and where just £100 can buy a night of five-star indulgence.
March 11, 2008
UK Tops The European Hotel Price League

Oxford joins Bath and London as the UK’s most expensive cities for hotels

The UK posted a year-on-year price rise of 12% in 2007 to an average price paid of £106 per night, making it the most expensive country in Europe for hotels, and the only country in Europe to top £100 for a one night hotel stay, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index report.
February 20, 2008
Travellers Vote London Cabs The Best In The World

Research finds London’s cabbies make the best first impression as taxis rank as top transport from airport to hotel

London’s taxis have been voted the best in the world, a poll of international travellers has shown. Almost half (44%) of the 3,300 travellers from France, Germany, Spain and the UK surveyed by Hotels.com said that London’s black cabs were the best.

The city’s taxis fended off competition from New York (favourite amongst 15% of travellers) and Madrid (which secured 11% of the vote). The world’s favourite online hotels site* found that Paris and Barcelona completed the top five.
February 12, 2008
Clean Getaways: 89% of Brits help themselves to hotel ‘take-aways’

Brits lift 94 million bottles of shampoo from hotels each year

Each year, light fingered Brits are helping themselves to 94 million bottles of shampoo, 64 million sewing kits and 42 million plastic shower caps from hotel rooms, according to research from Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotels booking site.*

HPI

March 13, 2012
GLOBAL HOTEL RECOVERY IN 2011 SIGNALS GROWING MARKET CONFIDENCE

Strength in the business travel market helps drive up global average room rate by 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in 2011.

Please click this link to see David Roche, President of Hotels.com, discussing the Hotel Price Index Jan-Dec 2011.

Download full UK and Ireland reports by clicking the below links:

HPI – Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011 (UK version)

HPI – Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011 (Ireland version)
UK TRAVELLERS HIT BY HOTEL PRICE RISES IN MAJORITY OF FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

Global room rate increases 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
September 13, 2011
UK Hotel prices defy rising Inflation

Average UK room rates fall 1% in first half of 2011, says Hotels.com new HPI®
Review of global hotel prices: Jan-June 2011

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first half of 2011.

Please click this link to see David Roche, President of Hotels.com, discussing the Hotel Price Index Jan-June 2011.
September 13, 2010
Review of global hotel prices: Summer 2010

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first half (and particularly Q2) of 2010.
September 10, 2010
Review of hotel prices in 2009

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major destinations across the world. The HPI® is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in 2009.
September 15, 2009
Overview of hotel prices January to June 2009

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first six months of 2009. Now in its sixth year, the HPI is respected as the definitive report on hotel prices paid around the world and increasingly used a reference tool by media, analysts, tourism bodies and academics.
March 23, 2009
The Hotel Price Index – Review of 2008 – focus on Q4 (UK version)

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com, and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates), in the fourth quarter of 2008.
December 9, 2008
The Hotel Price Index – Autumn 2008 (UK version)

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site.*
March 11, 2008
The Hotel Price Index 2008

A review of global hotel prices in 2007

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major destinations across the world. The HPI is compiled from data obtained by Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site. *
March 11, 2007
Hotel Price Index (Summer 2007)

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is compiled from data obtained by Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site.*

2012

May 9, 2012
Welcome to the Club

John Torode creates the ultimate Club Sandwich
C’est Combien?!

Paris named most expensive city for a Club Sandwich, according to the Hotels.com Club Sandwich Index (CSI)
March 13, 2012
GLOBAL HOTEL RECOVERY IN 2011 SIGNALS GROWING MARKET CONFIDENCE

Strength in the business travel market helps drive up global average room rate by 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
UK TRAVELLERS HIT BY HOTEL PRICE RISES IN MAJORITY OF FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

Global room rate increases 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)

2012

GLOBAL HOTEL RECOVERY IN 2011 SIGNALS GROWING MARKET CONFIDENCE

Strength in the business travel market helps drive up global average room rate by 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in 2011.

Please click this link to see David Roche, President of Hotels.com, discussing the Hotel Price Index Jan-Dec 2011.

Download full UK and Ireland reports by clicking the below links:

HPI – Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011 (UK version)

HPI – Review of global hotel prices: Jan-Dec 2011 (Ireland version)
UK TRAVELLERS HIT BY HOTEL PRICE RISES IN MAJORITY OF FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

Global room rate increases 4% in 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)

2011

September 13, 2011
UK Hotel prices defy rising Inflation

Average UK room rates fall 1% in first half of 2011, says Hotels.com new HPI®
Review of global hotel prices: Jan-June 2011

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first half of 2011.

Please click this link to see David Roche, President of Hotels.com, discussing the Hotel Price Index Jan-June 2011.

2011

December 12, 2011
One million Brits have done the ‘Walk of Shame’ at Christmas

Hotels.com study reveals 45-54 year olds are the most likely to have done the ‘walk of shame’ or sleep in the office after their work Christmas party*
December 5, 2011
PA’s Insider Guide reveals the top tips and tricks to bagging a great travel deal

Current economic climate sees companies looking for clever ways to keep travel costs down.
Hotels.com launches PA’s Insider Guide to enable PA’s to get the best deal on travel arrangements.
November 18, 2011
Parlay voo onglaze?

Brits ‘terribles’ at foreign languages, with 19% unable to even translate “bonjour”
October 20, 2011
HOLIDAY R’O.A.P’MANCE

Holiday romance is alive and well, with the over 55’s leading the way
October 13, 2011
X Factor marks the spot

Tourism surge as X Factor leaves fans starry-eyed and going in search of their favourite Judges
September 30, 2011
London Olympic fans urged to book hotels now to save cash

New Hotels.com report reveals impact of major sporting events on prices
Hotels.com adds new iPad apps to its mobile portfolio

London, 29 September 2011: Hotels.com, the world’s leading hotel booking website, has launched a new specially-designed iPad application available for free download
September 23, 2011
Domestic Tourism on the rise across Europe

No UK destinations feature on European wishlists-

European visitors seem to be turning their holiday attentions away from Great Britain as they look to holiday within their own borders, according to data released today by Hotels.com.
September 13, 2011
World events lead to dramatic swings in hotel prices

Political and natural events strongly impact room rates in first half of 2011, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®)
Irish Hotel market showing signs of recovery

Average room rates rise 2% in first six months of 2011
September 9, 2011
Holidaying High-Flyers

Kate Moss crowned top ‘Celebrity Holidayer’ by Hotels.com

English supermodel Kate Moss has been crowned the top ‘Celebrity Holidayer’ according to recent research by Hotels.com which today reveals the biggest jet-setting celebrities of 2011. The hotel expert has identified a top ten, crowning the 37 year-old as the top holidaying high-flyer in light of the amount spent on hotel rooms¹, number of holiday’s taken² and total miles travelled³ in this year alone.
September 2, 2011
Mobile hotel bookings ‘on the fly’

New viral video demonstrates speed and ease of hotel bookings with new Hotels.com app
September 1, 2011
Brits hit by Rugby World Cup fever!

Hotels.com reports over 360% increases in searches to some Rugby World Cup destinations
August 23, 2011
The Inbetweeners Effect

Tourism surge as Brits follow The Inbetweeners to Malia
August 22, 2011
All hail the London Taxi

London does it again as travellers rank iconic black cabs as best in the world
August 10, 2011
EU must be joking!

England has the least number of paid and public holidays across Europe
August 2, 2011
Mobile hotel bookings ‘on the fly’

New viral video demonstrates speed and ease of hotel bookings with new Hotels.com app
July 26, 2011
Hotel prices could rise 30 – 50% during London 2012

With exactly one year to go until the Olympic Games in London in 2012, visitors to the sporting extravaganza could see hotel prices rise between 30-50% over the coming month, industry insiders have said at this stage in the proceedings.
July 25, 2011
Travel Rush Tuesday!

Hotels.com predicts, Tuesday 2^nd August will be the busiest day for Brits looking to book their summer holidays
July 14, 2011
The ‘Full English’ Crowned World’s Favourite Breakfast

Even the French are fanatical for fry-ups, global survey by Hotels.com reveal
July 12, 2011
Festival ‘Hamping’!

Hotels.com identifies a rise in ‘hotel-camping’ during festival season
May 24, 2011
Brits Set To Holiday In Hogwarts?

Fictional tourism on the rise as 70% of Brits mistake fictional television settings for genuine towns!
May 23, 2011
Brits Pay More For Hotels Abroad Than At Home

UK travellers spend £95 a night on rooms overseas, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
May 19, 2011
Hotels.com Launches “Great Escapes” Ad Blitz

Hotels.com has stepped up its advertising campaign with an animated commercial promoting its Great Escapes holiday sale.
May 9, 2011
Weight For It – A World First In Exercise

Hotels.com launches the ‘luggage workout’ as it is revealed that Brits burn nearly 500¹ calories before even arriving at their holiday destination

Brits burn more calories en route to their holiday destinations than an intensive one² hour cardio work-out in a gym, new research from Hotels.com reveals. As busy Brits struggle to fit exercise into their hectic lifestyles, many don’t realise how easy it is to incorporate a workout into their everyday lives.
May 8, 2011
World Cup Price Woe Faces Football Fans

Hotel rates in venue countries rocketing, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
May 7, 2011
Queen’s Visit And Low Prices Make Emerald Isle A Gem Of A Destination For UK Visitors

The Queen’s visit and lower hotel prices in Ireland have led to a wave of Britons searching for trips to the Emerald Isle, says Hotels.com.
May 3, 2011
Kate and Will spark copycat holiday craze

Searches for the Seychelles and Isle of Anglesey up 96% and 59% respectively
May 1, 2011
“Where to go on honeymoon?” – the big question for Kate and William Hotels.com has the answers…

Speculation is already mounting as to where Kate Middleton and Prince William are going to spend the first few weeks of their new life together when they get married next year.
April 23, 2011
Oh Brits do like to be beside the seaside!

Hotels.com identifies a rise in the “Vintage Vacation”
April 21, 2011
Still Room At The Inn For Royal Wedding Visitors

London hotels in bid to attract last-minute bookings for April 29 as British interest in hot spot of Ibiza soars
April 16, 2011
Have-it-all Holidays!

Hotels.com reveals a growing demand for dynamic travel destinations as Brits ditch one-dimensional holidays
April 15, 2011
Happy Hamping!

Hotels.com and Marriott transform hotel rooftops into campsites across London in response to overwhelming demand for hotel rooms over the Royal Wedding period
April 12, 2011
New York Top Destination For Big-spending UK Travellers

Britons lap up the high life in the Big Apple despite 12% rise in hotel prices, says Hotels.com new Hotel Price Index™
April 1, 2011
UK Travellers Hit In The Pocket As Hotel Prices Rise Across The World

Muscat most expensive city; eastern Europe offers great value, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 27, 2011
London Hotel Prices Surge By 10%

Average room rate in the capital costs £114, says Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 23, 2011
Premier League Fans Send Prices Surging For Midlands Hotels

Regional hotels still offer good value, says Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
March 21, 2011
Belfast: The UK’s Cheapest Capital For Hotels

New Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ reveals average room rate of £68
March 17, 2011
Football Fans Help Boost Norwich Hotel Prices By 38% In A Year

Biggest price increase in the UK, says new Hotels.com HPI®
March 14, 2011
Lake District Hotel Prices Surge As Britons Opt For Holidays At Home

Average UK room rate increases just 2% in 2010, says Hotels.com latest HPI®
March 13, 2011
St Andrews Becomes “Most Expensive” Place For Hotels In The UK

Average room rate in university town hits £162, says Hotels.com’s new HPI®
March 10, 2011
England Fans Score A Try With Six Nations Prices

Hotels.com reveals the costs associated with supporting national teams in this year’s Six Nations
March 7, 2011
Staycations Boost Southern England Hotel Prices

Increased demand sees increases in popular destinations , says Hotels.com new HPI®
March 3, 2011
Staycation Britons Enjoy Below-Inflation Hotel Room Price Rise

Average UK room rate increases just 2% in 2010, says Hotels.com new HPI®
Back in Business

Return of business and convention travel helps boost global hotel prices, says new Hotels.com HPI®
March 1, 2011
Hotel Prices Fall In Major Welsh Cities

Cheaper accommodation on offer in Cardiff and Swansea, says new Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™
February 12, 2011
Celebs lead rise of the ‘Breakcation’

Hotels.com reveals latest travel trend
February 4, 2011
Hotels.com to sponsor ‘Travel on 4’

London, 04 February 2011… Channel 4 and leading hotel booking website, Hotels.com, have today signed an agreement to sponsor Channel 4’s new programming strand, ‘Travel on 4’.
February 2, 2011
Brits look closer to home for their summer breaks

Brits are looking closer to home when planning their summer getaway, the latest search data from Hotels.com has revealed.
February 1, 2011
The Only Way REALLY Is Essex

Tourism surge as Brits seek to experience what Essex has to offer.
January 18, 2011
Cost Of Business Travel Essentials Soars Past £1,400

Hotels.com launches new “Carry-on Bag Index”
January 11, 2011
Sunbathing & Star Gazing

Celebrity holiday destinations surge as Brits seek copycat holidays
January 3, 2011
Tourists still in search of Middle Eastern Promise

Syria has topped the list of fastest rising destinations in January 2011, experiencing an increase in hotel searches in January of 486% when compared with the same time last year, according to figures released today by Hotels.com.
January 1, 2011
Passport to the Stars

With a raft of celebrities set to depart British shores for sunnier climates this Christmas, Hotels.com has compiled a list of celebrity holiday hotspots where visitors could expect to share a Christmas cocktail with the rich and famous.

2010

September 13, 2010
Review of global hotel prices: Summer 2010

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first half (and particularly Q2) of 2010.
September 10, 2010
Review of hotel prices in 2009

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major destinations across the world. The HPI® is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in 2009.

2010

September 13, 2010
UK hotel prices begin long road to recovery

UK hotel prices beat global trend: up 3% year-on-year – BUT we are still paying less for a hotel room than we did six years ago

The average price of a hotel room in Britain finally stopped falling in Q2 2010, posting a modest rise of 3% when compared to average prices in Q2 2009, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) published today.
UK Hotel Prices Rise By 3%

BUT we are still paying less for a hotel room now than we did six years ago

Hotel prices in the UK rose by 3% in Q2 2010 compared to a year previously, accordingly to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI®) published today.
Irish hotel room prices continue to fall as rates begin to stabilise globally

Ireland now least expensive destination in Western Europe with rooms at €79 per night Kilkenny now the most expensive destination in Ireland
June 30, 2010
A free night’s stay is a Welcome Reward

Hotels.com launches Welcome Rewards loyalty scheme

2009

September 15, 2009
Overview of hotel prices January to June 2009

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates) in the first six months of 2009. Now in its sixth year, the HPI is respected as the definitive report on hotel prices paid around the world and increasingly used a reference tool by media, analysts, tourism bodies and academics.
March 23, 2009
The Hotel Price Index – Review of 2008 – focus on Q4 (UK version)

The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com, and prices shown are those actually paid by customers (rather than advertised rates), in the fourth quarter of 2008.

2009

December 8, 2009
British travellers cash in as Dubai rates plummet

Searches for hotels in Dubai rise by 570%

British travellers are making the most of cut price hotel rooms in Dubai according to new figures from Hotels.com.

Searches for hotels in Dubai have risen by 570% since Dubai World’s announcement sparked a financial crisis in the Emirate, it is revealed.
December 1, 2009
Shop around and upgrade your hotel for less

Get luxury rooms at mid-range prices as top-end hotels cut rates

Travellers should shop around when booking their Christmas city breaks to secure an upgrade for less, according to leading accommodation site, Hotels.com*.
November 19, 2009
We all love to get an “Eiffel” of Paris

Eiffel Tower emerges as the “World’s Favourite Landmark” in global poll of 10,000 travellers

The Eiffel Tower has topped the Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge to be crowned the World’s Favourite Landmark according to a poll of more than 10,000 travellers from around the world.
Brits baffled without Big Ben

One in six Britons fail to recognise the London skyline without one of its most memorable landmarks, Big Ben, new research from Hotels.com has shown. A staggering 17% of Brits were stumped by an image of their capital city when the iconic clock tower was airbrushed out of the picture.
November 17, 2009
Fangtastic new moon hotels for twi-hard fans

Hotels.com selects rooms to sink your teeth into

With just a week to go before the second installment of the cult vampire saga, Twilight, hits UK screens, Hotels.com has put together its top hotel picks of vampire venues and werewolf whereabouts featured in the movie.
October 27, 2009
Off peak and on the money

Searches for low season long-haul holidays rise by up to 200% as brits save for a rainy day

Credit-crunched Britons are increasingly looking to book holidays out of season in a bid to avoid peak prices and get the most from their holiday budgets, according to new findings*.
October 13, 2009
The best beds for less

The cost of a night of luxury tumbles worldwide as top-end hotels cut rates

The average cost of top-end rooms around the world is on the slide, according to Hotels.com, which means that travellers’ money has never gone further.
October 6, 2009
Top hotels for a fright night experience

Hotels.com offers its picks for a spooky experience this Halloween

According to the recent Fringe Weird Report, Britain is teeming with werewolves, aliens, ghosts and ghouls. So this October, there really is nowhere better to spend Halloween than the British Isles. Whether you fancy the bleak Yorkshire Moors or a good old-fashioned haunted house, check out our Hotels.com top five ‘Halloween Hotels’.
September 29, 2009
Amorous Brits Love a Foreign Fling

60% of holidaymakers admit to romance on holiday

Lucky-in-love Brits consider a romantic fling an essential part of the perfect holiday with just under two thirds (60%) admitting they have fallen for the charms of another whilst in a foreign land.
September 22, 2009
Brits look beyond the eurozone as pound plummets

Searches rise for destinations where the Pound goes further

The plummeting pound has prompted a rush amongst British travellers to look for a getaway beyond the major Eurozone destinations. With the Euro almost at parity with the pound, the cost of a holiday in many continental cities has spiralled for Brits heading abroad.
September 15, 2009
Hotel prices at lowest level for five years

UK travellers enjoy lower prices in many destinations

Hotel prices around the world fell 17% to their lowest level for five years in the first half of the year, according to the the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index – great news for travellers.
UK hoteliers slash room prices

Cost of hotel rooms in UK down by 16%

The average price of a UK hotel room was 16% lower in the first half of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, according to the the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. Britons paid on average £83 for a hotel room at home between January and June 2009, down from £99 a year before.
Bargain Britain: Hotel prices fall 16%

Hotel prices in the UK fall by as much as 39% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in the UK fell by 16% in the first half of the year, as global hotel prices plummeted to their lowest level for five years.
September 3, 2009
Interest surges in last minute holidays

Holidaymakers hunt for late deal breaks

Last-minute searches for late summer breaks are up by up to 400% compared to this time last year, according to leading hotel website Hotels.com.
September 1, 2009
What women don’t want

Men fall foul of literary faux pas while on holidays

If you think wearing Speedos is the biggest faux pas a man can make on holiday, think again. Over two fifths of women admit that they judge a man not by what he is wearing, but by his book cover – as 43% of women say they find a man less attractive if they don’t rate his choice of reading.
August 25, 2009
Brits waste £1.5 billion in excess baggage charges thanks to unread books

There is nothing better than getting lost in a good book on holiday, but more than a third of British travellers (38%) admit they are overzealous when packing their reading material and don’t manage to get through everything they take with them.
August 19, 2009
Save up to 50% on breaks in the Big Apple

Hotels.com launches New York sale
August 17, 2009
European ‘nanobreaks’ on the rise as holidaymakers plot last minute escapes from the British weather

Hotels.com sees a rise in searches for single night stays to foreign destinations
July 28, 2009
Stags continue celebrations while hens tighten their belts

Men refuse to give up their final pre-wedding fling

Despite hard times, British men are preserving the right to enjoy their last days of pre-nuptial freedom while brides-to-be are reining in their spending and economising on hen parties, according to a poll by leading accommodation website Hotels.com*.
July 17, 2009
Britons spend a quarter of a billion hours a year working on holiday

Over half of Brits are Blackberry sun loungers and poolside surfers as holidaymakers can’t cut ties to the office

Relaxing on holiday should be easy, but more than half of British travellers (55%) find it hard to switch off from work and rely on their laptops and Blackberries to keep in contact with the office, new research from Hotels.com has revealed.
July 1, 2009
Minimoons – the new honeymoons

Research reveals 77% of newlyweds plan to go away for less than two weeks

Forget the traditional two week honeymoon – recession busting ‘minimoons’ are the latest hit with newlyweds. Hotels.com research* has revealed that minimoons – trips of less than two weeks – are increasingly replacing traditional fortnight-long honeymoons as cash-conscious newlyweds keep an eye on their budgets.
June 25, 2009
Hotels.com President on the ‘Bottom Line’

Hotels.com President David Roche appeared on BBC Radio Four’s prestigious ‘Bottom Line’ programme today.

The weekly programme sees presenter Evan Davis talk to business leaders about the issues that affect their companies and customers. It is one of the most widely broadcast business programmes in the world.
June 16, 2009
New mini blog or ‘nanolog’ competition launched to encourage brits to keep travelling

Top entry will win holiday to Rio de Janeiro

A new competition to encourage Britons to take a break, however short, is launched today by the world’s leading hotel website Hotels.com. The contest comes on the back of research that showed a 46%* increase in UK holidaymakers searching for single night holidays or ‘nanobreaks’ over the past year.
Kendal fastest-growing ‘nanobreak’ destination in UK as short trips gain popularity

Searches for one night breaks grow 46% year-on-year

Kendal has been named as the UK’s fastest growing nanobreak destination, by leading hotel booking site Hotels.com. The Lake District town has seen a 650% rise in searches for one-night stays – or nanobreaks – so far this year compared to the same period last year.
May 26, 2009
London’s cabs are ranked best in the world

European travellers vote London’s taxis the best in the world

London’s taxis have been voted the best in the world for the second year running, a Hotels.com poll of international travellers has shown.* A third (33%) of the travellers surveyed said that London’s black cabs were the best in the world.
April 14, 2009
Choose Barcelona over Bath and save £182…

Hotels.com reveals where to go to make your pounds go further.

Despite the pound being relatively weak against the Euro, British travellers seeking some sunshine this summer could find their pounds go much further than they might expect in Eurozone destinations – and a trip to the continent could end up costing less than a UK break.
April 1, 2009
Hotels.com To Offer Rooms On The Moon

Leading hotel booking website to offer bookings in space

The leading hotel booking website, Hotels.com, is planning to sell the world’s first rooms on the Moon.
March 24, 2009
London Hotel Price Falls Boost Tourism In The Capital

Foreign visitors take advantage of hotel price falls of 24% in London

Hotel prices in London continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Global hotel prices drop 12%

BUT WEAK POUND MEANS UK TRAVELLERS NEED TO SHOP SMARTER TO FEEL BENEFITS

The average price of a hotel room around the world fell by 12% last year, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Cardiff Hotels Experience The Steepest Price Rises In The UK

Despite price falls across the UK, hotel prices in Cardiff bucked the national trend and have continued to rise, making it one of the five most expensive cities in the UK, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bargain Britain: Belfast Hotel Prices Fall By 17%

Hotel prices in Belfast continue to fall as hoteliers across the UK drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Scottish Hotel Prices Continue To Fall

Hotel prices across the UK fall by 25% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in Scotland continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bath Hotels Defy Trend As Prices Continue To Rise

Bath remains the UK’s most expensive city

Despite price falls across the UK, hotel prices in Bath bucked the national trend and have continued to rise, maintaining its position as the most expensive city in the UK, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
Bargain Britain: UK Hotel Prices Continue To Fall

UK hotel prices fall by 25% for foreign visitors

Hotel prices in the UK continue to fall as hoteliers across the country drop rates to fill rooms, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index.
March 17, 2009
Brits Rack Up £526 Million A Year On Minibar Tabs

One in ten admit to ‘minibar meddling’ to avoid pricey bar bills

British travellers are unable to resist the lure of the hotel minibar, according to research* by leading hotel booking websiteHotels.com. Almost half of those surveyed (46%) regularly give into temptation whilst on their travels, and spend an average of Ł15.44 on minibar treats every time they go away. When totalled up for the whole nation, the Great British Minibar Bill quickly adds up to a staggering Ł526 million a year.**
March 3, 2009
World’s Wackiest Festivals

In these credit crunched times you may be thinking of cutting back your holiday spending so why not take advantage of these wonderful, wacky and, most importantly, affordable festivals, to leave you with more money to spend on yourself while you’re away? Hotels.com has put together their list of some of the more unusual events that guarantee an unforgettable holiday.
February 17, 2009
Short Breaks Up 29% As Brits Keep On Travelling

UK “Nano-Breaks” gain popularity as we continue to travel but look to lower costs

Travellers are so determined to keep their holidays that they are shortening their stays and are going away for a single night so they get the break without the cost, says leading hotel booking site Hotels.com.
February 5, 2009
Brits With A Nose For A Bargain

£1.7 billion saved by haggling on holiday

Belt-tightening Brits are saving £1.7 billion each year by haggling on holiday, research by leading hotels website Hotels.com has found.* As the economy worsens, three quarters of Brits (76%) now admit that they brokered a bargain on their last break. The leading hotels website calculates that with the average traveller saving themselves £32.20 per holiday, as a nation, we bargain savings of 1.7 billion every year.**
January 27, 2009
Today’s Children Will Go Far

Under-16s travel twice as far as their parents

We’re a nation of childhood jet-setters according to new research by leading hotels website Hotels.com. In the course of a generation, the number of countries visited by an under-16 has doubled, according to research carried out among parents of their children.
January 13, 2009
Hotels.com Includes TripAdvisor Reviews

Hotels.com® has today announced that it will be integratingTripAdvisor® hotel reviews on all of its 31 web sites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The inclusion of the reviews is part of the brand’s mission to help its users choose the best property for their travel needs.
January 12, 2009
Follow The Presidential Trail With Hotels.com

If you’re hooked on Obama fever then you will want to visit one of the places that influenced the first African American President. With his inauguration into the White House just around the corner on January 20th, Hotels.com has put together a guide to help you decide when to visit the places that have shaped his life so far.
January 6, 2009
Eurozone Travellers Cashing-In On Weak Pound

Travellers from the Eurozone are flocking to London and other UK cities according to the world’s leading accommodation website, Hotels.com as the price they pay for rooms across the country have dropped.
Stay Close To The RBS 6 Nations In 2009

If you’re a true rugby fan you’ll definitely be planning to head off to one or more of the RBS 6 Nations venues next year (Feb – March 2009). To make sure no one misses out, Hotels.com has selected some of their best hotels in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome, Paris and Cardiff to keep you right at the heart of the action.

2008

December 9, 2008
The Hotel Price Index – Autumn 2008 (UK version)

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site.*
March 11, 2008
The Hotel Price Index 2008

A review of global hotel prices in 2007

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major destinations across the world. The HPI is compiled from data obtained by Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site. *

2008

December 29, 2008
‘Tis The Season To Cyber Skive

15% more people plan to surf the web at work this Christmas despite the threat of job losses

There will be a 15% increase in office workers “cyber skiving” between Christmas and New Year this year despite the threat of recession and possible job losses, new research* by Hotels.com has shown.
December 12, 2008
Get A Taste Of Europe’s Christmas Markets Without Leaving The UK

Hotels.com suggests the best hotels to stay in the UK where you can experience an authentic European Christmas Market
December 9, 2008
UK Hotel Prices Fall For The First Time In Four Years

Sharp price falls in Scottish cities fuel a 4% price drop for UK hotels

The prices paid for hotel rooms in the UK have fallen for the first time four years, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). The UK was the only major European country in which prices paid for rooms by UK travellers fell 4% in Q3 2008, to £97 per room per night, compared to £101 a year earlier.
Global Hotel Prices Fall 3% In Q3 2008

But Weak Pound Means UK Travellers Have Yet To Feel The Benefits

The average price for hotel rooms across the world fell over the summer, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). This is the first year-on-year fall in prices measured in any quarter since the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index started in January 2004.
December 4, 2008
Get Your Loved Ones On The Case

Hotels.com launches “Picture Pillows” so travellers stay cheek-to-cheek with loved ones

58% of business travellers said their partner or loved-one was the thing they missed most when away from home, a survey has revealed.*
October 28, 2008
Men Pay The Price For First Mini-Breaks While Women Make The Decisions

Four out of five women (84%) expect their partner to fork out for the full cost of their first mini-break away and still expect to decide when and where they go (73%), according to Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website.*
October 14, 2008
Get Into Bed With Bond

Hotels from the best Bond films of all time, as selected by Hotels.com

Women admire him and men aspire to be him – there is only one James Bond. To celebrate the release of the new James Bond film, The Quantum of Solace, in cinemas on 31 October, Hotels.com has chosen the best hotels to have featured in classic Bond films to bring you get a little closer to the ultimate man of mystery.
October 13, 2008
England Soccer Fans Dodge Credit Crunch

Football fans heading to England’s clash with Belarus on Wednesday are beating the credit crunch by taking low-cost flights to neighbouring countries and travelling to the game overland, says Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*.
October 9, 2008
Things That Go Bump In The Night…

Hotels.com outlines three of the best British hotels to test your nerves if you dare this Halloween

Eerie goings-on at the Langham Hotel London (five-star)

Hotels.com prices start from £200 per room per night
So just £100 per person per night
October 3, 2008
New York, New Shoes

Beat the credit crunch and take a bite of the Big Apple with Hotels.com

New York, New York – where the streets are lined with shops and your pound is still stronger than the dollar. Big name department stores are starting their Christmas sales even earlier this year so why not start your Christmas shopping early, avoid the crowds and make the most of Hotels.com’s special Autumn deals.
September 9, 2008
Hotels.com Launches New Hotel Search Tool to Inspire Travellers

Leading hotel booking site launches Hotels.com Visualiser to help users find the perfect holiday

Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*, has launched an innovative new search tool that allows travellers to use their “VisualDNA” to find hotels that perfectly match their needs.
August 13, 2008
Stay In With The Fashion Crowd

Spree vs. Steal hotels during fashion weeks this September

Fashion Week season is nearly upon us so Hotels.com has selected the best hotels in the fashion capitals - New York, London, Paris and Milan – to suit every budget. Whether you want to splash the cash or tighten your belt, here’s how to do it.
August 11, 2008
Getting The Best Value On Hotels

Hotels.com, the world’s favourite hotel booking website*, has put together some hints and tips on how to get the best value when booking your hotel, so your money can go further when on holiday.
August 7, 2008
Beijing Hoteliers Slash Prices As Sports Fans Fail To Materialise, World’s Leading Hotels Site Find

Beijing’s hoteliers have been slashing the rates for their rooms in a bid to bring in more customers, according to Hotels.com, the world’s most-visited online accommodation website*.
July 14, 2008
Mammia Mia! Greece Is On The Up

According to Hotels.com, the world’s leading online hotel booking site*, searches for Greece and the Greek Islands are on the up after the release of the new blockbuster film, Mamma Mia! Searches for the Mediterranean destination on Hotels.com have risen by more than 70%.
July 8, 2008
What Women Really Want

A selection of the best hotels for girls who want it all

Everyone loves a little pampering from time to time and who doesn’t love it when everything you want is at your fingertips? Hotels.com has selected the best hotels designed with women in mind – from baths full of hot chocolate to a man-free zone, these hotels will cater for your every whim.
June 24, 2008
These Hotels Don’t Need The Hard Cell

If you’ve ever wanted to try something out of the ordinary, then there is nothing quite like doing time in a former prison hotel. With the recent announcement that Alcatraz, San Francisco’s military prison turned tourist hotspot, is going to be renovated into a luxury hotel, Hotels.com has selected the best hotels around the globe that were once home to some of the world’s most dangerous criminals.
June 23, 2008
Stag And Hen Parties Cost Us £420 A Year As Over Half Of Brits Head Abroad For A Final Fling Of Freedom

Following Wayne Rooney’s recent stag trip to the party island of Ibiza where he painted the White Isle red, Hotels.com research has found that over half of us (57%) have travelled oversees to celebrate a stag or hen party.
June 10, 2008
Get Your Poker Face Ready

If you like a card game or two you’ll be pleased to know that the yearly international poker tournaments are here. With the seventh World Poker Tour upon us and the World Series of Poker kicking off last weekend in Las Vegas, Hotels.com has compiled their top ten hotel hotspots where poker fans can get close to the action and see the pros at work.
May 21, 2008
Four Weddings And A Financial Funeral: How We Spend £1,700-A-Year Being A Wedding Guest

With the summer wedding season upon us, Hotels.com, the world’s favourite hotel website*, has found that each of us now spend £1,700 a year each attending our friends’ and relations’ weddings
May 19, 2008
Magical Destinations For The Summer Solstice

The summer solstice is fast approaching (June 21) and, as is tradition, thousands of people around the world will gather to celebrate the shortest night of the year. To help you celebrate the start of summer, Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotel booking site,* has put together a list of some of the most special places to enjoy this magical night.
April 30, 2008
Red Army Bags Russian Beds

Manchester United’s securing their place in the UEFA Champion’s League final has led to a 350% rise in searches for hotel rooms in Moscow on the night of the final, according to the world’s leading hotels website, Hotels.com.
Hotels.com Launches Local-language Sites In Six New Eastern European Territories

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Croatia all set to ‘Wake up Happy’

Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotel booking site*, has announced its further expansion into the Eastern European market with the launch of six new local language sites in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Croatia.
April 11, 2008
Sex And The City – Hotel Premiere

If you can’t wait for the film to come out, then treat yourself to a weekend in New York to live the Sex and the City lifestyle – big-screen style. Hotels.com reveals where filming has taken place in advance of the film premiere in May this year, and gives you the chance to bag a room before they are booked up by others seeking the Sex and the City experience in the Big Apple.
April 9, 2008
What £100 Will Buy You Around The World

Hotels.com reveals the cities where you can find luxury for less

For travellers wanting five star luxury on a three star budget, choosing the right destination is vital. Hotels.com has compiled the ultimate guide to the cities across the world where you can find affordable luxury and where just £100 can buy a night of five-star indulgence.
March 11, 2008
UK Tops The European Hotel Price League

Oxford joins Bath and London as the UK’s most expensive cities for hotels

The UK posted a year-on-year price rise of 12% in 2007 to an average price paid of £106 per night, making it the most expensive country in Europe for hotels, and the only country in Europe to top £100 for a one night hotel stay, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index report.
February 20, 2008
Travellers Vote London Cabs The Best In The World

Research finds London’s cabbies make the best first impression as taxis rank as top transport from airport to hotel

London’s taxis have been voted the best in the world, a poll of international travellers has shown. Almost half (44%) of the 3,300 travellers from France, Germany, Spain and the UK surveyed by Hotels.com said that London’s black cabs were the best.

The city’s taxis fended off competition from New York (favourite amongst 15% of travellers) and Madrid (which secured 11% of the vote). The world’s favourite online hotels site* found that Paris and Barcelona completed the top five.
February 12, 2008
Clean Getaways: 89% of Brits help themselves to hotel ‘take-aways’

Brits lift 94 million bottles of shampoo from hotels each year

Each year, light fingered Brits are helping themselves to 94 million bottles of shampoo, 64 million sewing kits and 42 million plastic shower caps from hotel rooms, according to research from Hotels.com, the world’s most visited hotels booking site.*

2007

March 11, 2007
Hotel Price Index (Summer 2007)

Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index (HPI) is a regular survey of hotel prices in major city destinations across the world. The HPI is compiled from data obtained by Hotels.com, the hotels expert and the world’s most visited online hotel booking site.*