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Opodo to inspire holidaymakers with EscapeMap
6 Aug 2007
For those having trouble picking out a destination for their summer holidays, Opodo has launched EscapeMap, a new tool that provides holiday stragglers and late bookers with a fun and easy way to choose their ideal vacation break.
EscapeMap, which can be accessed through the navigation bar at the top of the Opodo home page, takes users to a world map displaying recommended flights, based on a number of preferences, including travel time, price range, and type of location.
The visual booking facility is the only of its kind available to customers in the UK and Europe, and allows them to significantly reduce the number of searches required to find their ideal holiday getaway.
Chee Ho Wan, Opodo's head of search, explained the benefits of the new tool: 'Using EscapeMap for flights is a no-brainer. It's perfect timing for us to launch at peak-holiday time as that's when most people are looking to make last minute bookings.
'However, we see this working across several of our product ranges. We are launching hotels later this year and other possibilities include city breaks, car hire and package holidays.
'Our aim at Opodo is to make booking travel simple, easy and as much fun as possible. EscapeMap style products are a key part of our future,' he said.
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
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EscapeMap, which can be accessed through the navigation bar at the top of the Opodo home page, takes users to a world map displaying recommended flights, based on a number of preferences, including travel time, price range, and type of location.
The visual booking facility is the only of its kind available to customers in the UK and Europe, and allows them to significantly reduce the number of searches required to find their ideal holiday getaway.
Chee Ho Wan, Opodo's head of search, explained the benefits of the new tool: 'Using EscapeMap for flights is a no-brainer. It's perfect timing for us to launch at peak-holiday time as that's when most people are looking to make last minute bookings.
'However, we see this working across several of our product ranges. We are launching hotels later this year and other possibilities include city breaks, car hire and package holidays.
'Our aim at Opodo is to make booking travel simple, easy and as much fun as possible. EscapeMap style products are a key part of our future,' he said.
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
© Adfero Ltd
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