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The Future of Hotel Search. Kevin Fliess, Room 77 ITB Berlin – eTravel World March 8, 2012. Evolution. Future. Today. Personalized. One-size fits all. Results relevant to me App remembers me Science and service. Evolution. Future. Today. Real transparency.
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The Future of Hotel Search Kevin Fliess, Room 77 ITB Berlin – eTravel WorldMarch 8, 2012
Evolution Future Today Personalized One-size fits all • Results relevant to me • App remembers me • Science and service
Evolution Future Today Real transparency Limited information • Unbiased reviews • Real-time insight • Social signals • Competitor prices • Room level insights
Evolution Future Today Mobile dominated Web focused • Location aware • Always connected • All devices • Seamless with web • End to end process
Evolution Future Today Personalized One-size fits all Real transparency Limited information Mobile dominated Web focused
What’s The Net Effect? Consumer In Control Merchant in control
Who is breaking through? • Simple • Elegant • Last-minute • Mobile-only booking
Breaking Through • Ultra-fast shopping • Comprehensive results • Innovative refine features
Breaking Through • First hotel driven metasearch • Competitor pricing • Benefit of book direct
Breaking Through • Best rates • Faceted search • Better room • Web and mobile
Advanced search function • Rate comprehensiveness • Unique hotel insights • Floor maps and 3D room views • Personalized search refinements
Book now or compare rates • See known fees right from the search results without having to dig deep • Allow value conscious consumers to filter by free amenities like Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Parking, and Airport Shuttle
All rooms are not created equal. • Room Concierge service driven by the marriage of science + service.
Takeaways • Be transparent • Personalize your experience • Re-think your business for mobile
Contact Info Kevin FliessVP Product & GM • kevin.fliess@room77.com • (650) 282-3004