So we know that the principle reason that people interact with businesses and brands on Facebook is to get offers. Hertz is obliging Facebook users with a group offer for car hire in the form of a ‘social coupon’ using the social commerce Share it Up app from PeopleString. The more people who share the [...]
Hotel chain Best Western just announced the launch of a Facebook app that allows travelers to reserve a room via the social network. According to the PR contact, Best Western is the first large global hotel chain to offer this capability. “More than ever, Best Western’s customers are integrating social media into every part of their [...]
Hotels.com, in partnership with Columbus Internet, recently launched the first in-Facebook affiliate program through their joint app “Hotels WithMe.” Facebook page owners can install the app and earn revenue when bookings are made through it. At this time the app is only available in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Sweden and Germany. How “Hotels WithMe” [...]
I’m planning a trip that will require flying. Being a frugal shopper, my normal routine involves scouring sites like Kayak, Travelocity, Orbitz and others looking for the least expensive airfare. A new website spotted by our friends at Springwise and founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lauren McLeod and Todd Sullivan, called Flightfox, relies not on databases, but [...]
Perhaps you are familiar with Delta Airlines Ticket Counter Facebook app, which allows passengers to book flights from within the social network. But, if you’re like me, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to be seated next to a complete stranger. Malaysia Airlines, through a Facebook app called MHBuddy, takes that concern off the tray table [...]
“Selling tickets on Facebook is a waste of time” says Pierre Matuchet, associate CTO at French railways SNCF. Nevertheless, French railways has just added a natty Facebook app to its Facebook page that allows groups of friends discuss and plan group trips – and then go to the SNCF booking website to book up tickets. [...]
