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Facebooking for rooms
Posted on: 10 June 2010 | Comments (0)

Facebook has evolved from being just a social netting site into a platform for business organisations to market their services. The latest company to leverage on this trend is Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.

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O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger Facebook page

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas and O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger have introduced room-booking widgets to their Facebook sites.



The booking feature (under the “Welcome” tab) allows guests to save and compare information for different hotels so that they can make the correct choice when they are ready to book. 

Confirmation of bookings made is instant.

Staff at the resorts is also able to answer any questions about the destination or special requests through the Facebook wall.



Pieter van der Hoeven, director of sales & marketing for Outrigger in Asia, said that through the widgets Outrigger was leading the way in converting the buzz about social media into bookings and rewarding holiday experiences.

"It is logical that conversations on a hotel's Facebook wall should be supported by a user-friendly booking device. We want to make it a seamless step from social media engagement to joining us for a real holiday."

Outrigger properties in Asia offer free wireless Internet so their guests can continue to interact through Facebook while enjoying their vacation.

Note: For further information on this service or book an Outrigger holiday in Phuket or Bali, just enter "Outrigger" on your own Facebook search.


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