BANGKOK, Thailand, November 17, 2009

Agoda.com, Asia’s fastest-growing hotel booking website, is giving away one million rewards points to celebrate the launch of its much-anticipated Facebook page. Each month, from December 2009 to March 2010, one lucky fan of Agoda on Facebook will receive 250,000 Agoda points in a prize-draw. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, November 10, 2009

Agoda.com, Asia’s most prominent hotel booking site, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Japan’s Ishin Hotel Group. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, October 29, 2009

Agoda, Asia's leading online hotel reservations company, continues to promote responsible tourism with the publication of its Top 10 Eco-Friendly Asian Resorts for 2009, which recognizes resorts for their innovative environmental policies and practices. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, October 08, 2009

Agoda, Asia's leading and fastest growing online hotel reservation service, today announced that customers booking at www.agoda.com now have the option to pay for their hotel accommodation using PayPal, a leading global online payment service. With 75 million active users in 190 markets and online preference in the UK, US and Australia, PayPal provides a safer and easy way to pay for items and services online worldwide. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, October 01, 2009

Getting low hotel rates may not be enough, according to Agoda.com, a leading hotel reservation site. Many customers remain skeptical of the low rates they see on sites like Agoda, where rates can often appear lower than those found on a hotel’s own site. The Internet is still growing around the world, but the fastest growth can be found in emerging markets like China and India and in new demographics such as customers over the age of 55. These new demographics are often the most skeptical. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 23, 2009

Agoda.com, a leading, Asian-based, online hotel reservation service  and a part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced plans to distribute properties of the Mantra Group, the second largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand. Mantra Group properties, which include the Peppers, Mantra, and BreakFree brands, are going to utilize Agoda’s industry leading online distribution technology and will work closely with the Agoda team to manage rates and promotions, allowing quick response to the fluctuating hotel market.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 17, 2009

Online hotel reservation specialist Agoda.com is reminding people interested in attending the 106^th  annual Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China to book early to get the best rates. The Agoda.com team has worked hard to secure significant savings for attendees at China’s largest import/export fair, but booking in advance is essential. As the event approaches, hotel rates are likely to rise, so offering early bird deals via Agoda.com is a great way for hotels to fill early before offering the few remaining rooms at premium prices.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 09, 2009

F1 fans are speeding to Singapore during the 24–27^thof September for the world’s only Formula 1 night race. The 2009 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix is expected to be one of the most thrilling to date. In anticipation of this event, Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based online hotel reservations company, has negotiated outstanding rates for some of the best hotels in Singapore.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, August 31, 2009

Agoda.com, a leading, Asia-based, online hotel reservation service  and part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced an agreement with - Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd, a premier global serviced residence owner and management company to distribute their internationally renowned serviced residences. All the properties under the Fraser Suites, Fraser Place, Fraser Residence and Fraser Resort brands will now gain instant increased exposure via Agoda’s multilingual websites and their worldwide distribution networks.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, July 30, 2009

Agoda.com, an Asia-based online hotel reservation  specialist, today announced the winners of 2009’s Gold Circle Awards. In its inaugural year, this annual award is given to Agoda’s hotel partners in the Asia Pacific, located in popular spots throughout Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Australia, and Cambodia. The award-winning hotels have proven to be extremely popular with Agoda’s online consumers and have shown outstanding skill in utilizing the online distribution medium.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, July 22, 2009

Agoda returns to the serene and pristine beaches of the Asia Pacific with its Top 10 beaches that you must experience. Beach vacations are everyone’s favorite; the ideal trip to shake away the stresses of everyday life. Agoda.com has created a list of 10 of the most stunning beaches in the Asia-Pacific region, all offering serenity now.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, July 13, 2009

Have you been waiting for the right time to take an Asian vacation? Well, wait no longer. Agoda.com www.agoda.com , the online travel company specializing in hotel bookings throughout Asia, said that tourists visiting major Asian cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Phuket this summer will benefit from hotel discounts of up to 50 percent compared to last year at this time. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, July 01, 2009

Agoda.com, an Asian-based, online hotel reservation service  and part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced a distribution agreement with the Hotel Villa Fontaine. The agreement includes properties in 15 prime Japanese locations throughout Tokyo and Osaka which are set to be showcased on Agoda.com’s websites and their extensive network of distribution partners. The hotels will receive immediate exposure to Agoda’s membership base of over 1 million users and will be provided with access to Agoda’s progressive yield control system, which provides greater flexibility in managing inventory and the rate structure of today’s dynamic market. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 24, 2009

On July 22^nd, Shanghai moves to the shadows and becomes one of the best places on the planet to view the longest total solar eclipse of the 21^stCentury. To assist travelers in experiencing this amazing natural phenomenon, Agoda.com  has secured the best-guaranteed prices on hotels in the Shanghai metropolitan area. Travelers should reserve increasingly affordable hotels in Shanghai via Agoda.com, and find the perfect spot to take in one of nature’s mystical displays  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 08, 2009

The annual Great Singapore Sale, an island-wide sales event that lasts for the next two months, is back. It just started on May 29th and will continue until July 26th giving tourists plenty of time to plan their ultimate shopping trip. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking service, is helping travelers save money on accommodations by offering special room rates and promotions at local Singapore hotels during this year’s Great Singapore Sale more

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 03, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings  in Asia, today announced a partnership with Marriott International Inc., (NYSE:MAR), the internationally renowned hotel and resort company with 3,100 properties worldwide. The partnership allows distribution of Marriott’s branded, world-class hotels via Agoda's websites.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 25, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings throughout Asia, today announced plans to distribute properties managed by The Ascott Group, the largest serviced residence brand in the Asia-Pacific region, Europeand the Persian Gulf. And to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, The Ascott Group has provided Agoda with inventory to be offered at 25% off their regular rate. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 20, 2009

Singapore opens its doors and welcomes industry insiders and techsavvy specialists to CommunicAsia2009, one of Asia’s largest International Communications and Information Technology Exhibitions, set to be held from June 16^th-19^that the Singapore Expo. In conjunction with this exhibition, Agoda.com, an online hotel booking service, has secured deals at a variety of Singapore hotels  for those looking to attend the conference and take in a little of Singapore’s famed shopping. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 13, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, recently announced a partnership with SGA Airlines to offer flyers special deals on hotel bookings. SGA is a Thailand based commuter airline that provides flights to the beautiful and welcoming small towns of northern Thailand. Travelers can find these new hotel deals via a new joint web portal at http://sga.partners.agoda.com/ more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 30, 2009

Agoda.com, an online hotel booking servicein Asia and a part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN), today announced an expansion of its hotel portfolio by partnering with the Oberoi Group, a leading luxury hotel brand based in India. The Oberoi Group’s award-winning luxury hotels and resorts are now available on Agoda.com and via Agoda’s network of distribution partners. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 22, 2009

Over the past decade, Asia has been the preferred destination for many people seeking less expensive but high quality medical treatments. The increase is partially due to high medical costs in western countries like the United States and United Kingdom. Specialized treatments, surgeries and therapies are being offered in Asia at a fraction of the cost, yet with bigger perks when it comes to hospitality and patient comfort. The hospitality industry has recognized this growing trend and is beginning to target travelers looking to have their treatments performed overseas. Agoda.com, an  online hotel booking service, confirmed the bourgeoning nature of this type of tourism and the positive effect it has on the hotel industry.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 15, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings throughout Asia, has announced a partnership with Swissotel Hotels & Resorts to distribute its luxury properties throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with prime locations as China, Thailand, Singapore, Australia  and Japan. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 08, 2009

Agoda.com, part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN), an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings  in Asia, today announced a consolidated partnership with Marco Polo Hotels, one of the leading hotel brands in Asia. Under the new agreement, Marco Polo's properties in key Asian destinations will be available directly on Agoda.com and via their network of distribution partners. Marco Polo will have access to Agoda.com's membership base of over one million. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 01, 2009

Agoda.com, a popular online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings  in Asia, is planning for Songkran, the Thai New Year celebration, by securing availability and offering a wide range of hot hotel deals in famous Songkran destinations in Thailand. The festival is most heavily celebrated in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chaing Mai, Samui and Phuket.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 26, 2009

Agoda.com, an online hotel reservations  company, today released its list of the Top 10 Boutique Hotels in Asia Pacific for 2009. This is Agoda’s second annual review of increasingly popular boutique hotels. The selection criteria Agoda considers is based on customer scores, reviews, comments on personalized services and the unique designs these smaller hotels employ.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 23, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings in Asia, today announced a partnership with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group PLC), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. The partnership allows distribution of all of IHG’s seven brands worldwide via Agoda's websites.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 04, 2009

It’s time to go blooming-crazy as "Hanami", Japan’s cherry blossom viewing season, draws near. A huge event throughout Japan, the festival celebrates the blooming of cherry trees at around the end of March and generally lasts until early April. Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are the most popular cities to witness this spectacular natural event and to ensure everyone gets a chance to view the delicate pink and white blossoms. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, has secured some fantastic hotel deals throughout Japan. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, February 16, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, unveiled its Top 10 "Adventure Resorts" in the Asia/Pacific region. The survey is a response to the emerging trend of "Adventure Tourism" which is becoming increasingly popular. Adventure travel includes physical activity, interacting with local culture, and engaging with nature. The Asian/Pacific region is an amazing place for adventure tourism because it is a vibrant and culturally rich expanse with a wealth of natural beauty.  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, February 02, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings in Asia, today announced a partnership with Australian owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts . The partnership allows distribution of Rydges' properties via Agoda's websites. Representing a wide range of resorts and  hotels in Australia  and New Zealand, the company has 36 existing properties in some of the region's most popular destinations. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, January 21, 2009

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, announced a partnership with Bangkok Airways – the region’s award-winning ASIA’S BOUTIQUE AIRLINE, offering flyers special deals on hotel bookings. Travelers can find this new hotel offer today at http://bangkokair.partners.agoda.com/ more

BANGKOK, Thailand, January 14, 2009

The holiday celebrations continue as the Chinese New Year, the most important date on the Chinese calendar, comes early this year falling on January 26th. Agoda.com, an online hotel reservations company, readies itself for the Year of the Ox, helping Chinese communities celebrate by offering availability at preferred hotels, with great rates in top Asian destinations. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, December 20, 2008

To get in on the Christmas spirit and celebrate the coming new year, Agoda.com, an online hotel reservations service, is offering customers a number of unbeatable, last-minute Thailand hotels deals. To boost tourism Thailand hotelshave begun to slash their rates, even during this normal "peak period". Agoda is now able to offer further savings of up to 40% off these already discounted rates.more

BANGKOK, Thailand, December 11, 2008

As 2008 winds down, festivities crank up all over the world and Asian destinations are becoming ever more popular with unique and interesting variations of Christmas and New Year celebrations.  Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, encourages travelers to spend a memorable holiday season away from the cold and snow, with a number of last minute hot Asian hotel deals to light up the season.more

BANGKOK, Thailand, November 27, 2008

Hong Kong holidays are great anytime of the year, but it’s during ‘WinterFest’ that Hong Kong really lights up. Great food, fantastic shopping, amazing sights and sounds, and a moderate climate make this city an ideal destination for travelers.  Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, has confirmed that 'WinterFest' is the perfect time of year to experience Hong Kong and get into that festive spirit. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, November 19, 2008

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, announced a marketing partnership with American Express Singapore, which offers a special promotion on hotel bookings for American Express cardholders in Singapore. American Express Cardmembers can find this new hot promotion today at www.amex.agoda.com, in which Agoda's already low hotel rates dropped even lower for a limited time period. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, November 10, 2008

It's time to refresh, re-energize and re-evaluate your lifestyle by getting away from tension filled days and spending the holidays rejuvenating both the mind and body. As traditional Asian treatments become the preferred choice for tourists, Agoda.com,an Asian online hotel reservations service, offers a myriad of enjoyable ways to spend wellness vacations with 10 world renowned holistic health resorts in Asia. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, October 20, 2008

Just in time for Halloween, Agoda.com, the Asian online hotel service that is part of priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released its list of the most celebrated haunted hotels around the world. Halloween falls on a Friday this year, making it possible to take a long and exotic scary weekend. Many haunted hotels in the U.S. and abroad are still available for booking through Priceline.com and Priceline's network, e.g. Agoda.com for hotels in Asia and Booking.com for hotels in Europe. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, October 14, 2008

Thailand's rivers, canals and night sky will all be glowing during November's Loy Kratong Festival. This traditional and romantic celebration falls during the week of Nov 8^th– 12^ththis year. Agoda.com, an online hotel reservation website has secured some hot hotel deals to celebrate this "must see" festival of Thailand. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 29, 2008

Already a tourist hot spot (both figuratively and literally), Bangkok is now unlike any time in the past, as the readers of Travel and Leisure just acknowledged by voting Bangkok the "World's Best City, 2008". Being a city so rich in sights and sounds, seemingly everywhere, Bangkok can feel overwhelming at times. Luckily Bangkok hotels have made enjoying the city’s wonderful madness a little easier, by creating outstanding viewpoints to enjoy this vast city. Agoda .com salutes Bangkok and proposes top 10 hotels to check out some of Bangkok's amazing views. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 11, 2008

Agoda.com, an online hotel reservations service which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, is reminding business travelers to prepare early, if they plan to attend the autumn "Canton Fair". This year's version will be the 104th session of China's largest Import & Export Fair and is set to be housed in the Pazhou Complex in southeast Guangzhou. more

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 08, 2008

Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, has extended its partnership with Compass Hospitality to include distribution of its new properties via Agoda's websites. With a portfolio of 45 managed properties, comprising of hotels, resorts and serviced apartments, Compass Hospitality will be opening 4 new properties later this year and into early 2009. more

BANGKOK, August 25, 2008

It's going to be hot in the city on the nights of the 24–28th September in Singapore when the chequered flag is raised and guns spark off the first ever evening grandprix in F1 history. To mark the event, online travel merchant, Agoda Company, has arranged a series of hotel deals for racing fans. more

BANGKOK, August 06, 2008

A weekend trip to Southeast Asia just reached greater heights with the creation of a 165 meters (541 feet) - observation wheel that towers over the world famous London Eye. The moving 'Singapore Flyer' will be a sight to see, and give visitors not only an incredible 360° view over the Singaporean cityscape but glimpses of Malaysia and Indonesia too. more

BANGKOK, July 30, 2008

Hong Kong is so hot that it's sizzling with style. Visitors couldn't pick a better time to bask in the delights of this stunning Asian metropolis than during the 'Summer Temptations' festival, a celebration punctuated by great shopping deals, events and culinary surprises. And online travel company Agoda has made a visit even more tempting by offering unbeatable rates at a range of Hong Kong hotels. more

BANGKOK, July 21, 2008

There couldn't be a hotter time to visit Beijing than the present - while it has Summer Olympics fever. With the Chinese capital in the limelight, tourists are presented with a wonderful array of cultural activities to participate in, besides the obvious upcoming sports events. more

June 24, 2008

It's no real surprise that Southeast Asia has become a golf Mecca. With over 32,000 courses and an estimated 50 million active golfers, the sport is the fastest growing in the world. Factor in Southeast Asia's diverse terrain, expanse of land and ingenuity for hospitality and it is understandable why avid golfers are seeking out the greener side of fairways in this part of the globe. more

BANGKOK, June 03, 2008

Its summertime and online hotel booking site Agoda Company says the living is easy in Southeast Asia with the release of its top 10 beach resorts. As the Northern Hemisphere warms towards summer, Agoda has recommended a number of resorts in the region for holidaymakers to cool down in style. more

BANGKOK, May 23, 2008

Shoppers rejoice! The famous Great Singapore Salehas begun and runs for an entire 2 months (from May 23 until July 20) offering bargain buyers unbeatable discounts on a variety of international and luxury brands. more

BANGKOK, March 19, 2008

Online hotel bookingsite Agoda Company has been awarded the 'Best Accommodation' website in Asia at the inaugural TravelMole Web Awards for Asia in Singapore. more

BANGKOK, January 16, 2008

To mark the 2008 Year of the Rat, online hotel merchant Agoda Companywishes its customers a warm "Gong Xi Fa Cai" with special hotel rates at Asian hotspots. more

BANGKOK, January 9, 2008

Online hotel bookingmerchant, Agoda Company, has released its list of top 10 boutique hotels within Southeast Asia to coincide with the start of the Year 2008. more

SINGAPORE, December 13, 2007

To join in on the Christmas festivities and welcome 2008, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website is offering customers a number of last-minute, unbeatable hotel deals in Asia. more

November 22, 2007

The sails are officially up for the King's Cup and Agoda Company celebrates the "jewel in the crown" of Asia's yachting circuit with special rates and availability for hotels in Phuket. Known as one of the most picturesque races in the world, the King's Cup Regatta attracts over 100 sailing participants, including heavyweights training for the Beijing Olympics. more

November 10, 2007

Priceline.com®(NASDAQ: PCLN) announced today that it has acquired Bangkok - and Singapore-based Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings throughout Asia, in a transaction that includes an initial cash payment and a multi - year, performancenb - based earn - out. more

November 1, 2007

To mark the most romantic of the Thai festivals - Loy Kratong - Agoda Company, a discount online hotel bookings site, has arranged exclusive rates and availability with hotels close to some of Thailand's nicest waterways. Definitely the most romantic of the Thai celebrations, the popular Loy Kratong is a must-experience for those visiting the land of smiles. Held on the 24th of November this year, the festival was originally adopted by Buddhists during the reign of Thai King Rama IV in 1863. more

SINGAPORE, September 26, 2007

Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings in Asia, has announced a partnership with DerbySoft, a company that provides connectivity solutions to hotels and travel agents across the world. DerbySoft's technology helps hotels distribute last minute inventory and prices updated in real time to preferred suppliers like Agoda. For Agoda's customers, this means access to rooms in sold–out periods and opportunities for substantial discounts on last minute trips. more

SINGAPORE, September 13, 2007

Agoda Company, an online travel company specializing in hotel discount bookings in Asia, has announced an arrangement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to distribute their Asia Pacific properties via Agoda's websites. Representing eight luxury hotel and resort brands including the Sheraton, Le Meridien, St Regis and Westin hotels, Starwood have 124 properties in the Asia Pacific with over 50 new hotels opening in the region over the next year. more

SINGAPORE September 3, 2007

As Southeast Asian countries become increasingly popular vacation hot spots for families, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website, has released its list of 'Best Family Resorts in SEA' to highlight hotels that specifically cater for children. According to Agoda.com statistics, there has been a consistent growth in the number of bookings made for family–style accommodation since 2004, with the quantity of bookings having quadrupled in the last 3 years. This is complemented by an increase in the number of hotels who specialize in children's facilities and activities including kids clubs and baby sitting services. more

SINGAPORE August 30, 2007

To celebrate Southeast Asia's premiere tennis event, the Thailand Open 2007, Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website, has arranged special discounts at hotels near the venue. In line with the organizing committee’s dedication to keeping ticket prices low, Agoda.comhas sourced the best possible rates for fans at a selection of mid-range to luxury hotels during the tournament period of 22nd to 30th September. For tennis lovers who reside in the region, the Thailand Open is a must-see event, and this year is sure to cause a 'racquet' with five of the world’s top 10 male tennis players. more

SINGAPORE July 25, 2007

Supporting international findings that girlfriend getaways have become an increasingly popular trend, independent online travel website and hotel booking company Agoda.com, has noted a marked increase in the number of reservations made by Western women to Asian destinations in the past year. As a specialist in the Asian travel market, Agoda Company lists thousands of hotels in a variety of Asian destinations. Their internal data revealed a 70% boost in the number of bookings made by women – mostly from Australia and the U.S. – to hotspots such as Bali, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand from July 2006 to present. more

SINGAPORE 18 July 2007

In line with the global movement to 'go greener', agoda.com, an independent online travel company that specializes in discount hotel bookings, has released a 'Top 10' pick list of eco–friendly hotels in Asia. As travelers the world over realize that the responsibility to protect the environment is a shared one, they are adopting greener lifestyles and scrutinizing the hotels and destinations they choose to stay in. According to the International Ecotourism Society, approximately 70% of travelers prefer to pay a premium rate for a hotel that is eco friendly than one that is better–priced but void of corporate social responsibility policies. more

International Herald Tribune May 26, 2007

by Aline Sullivan
TRAVELERS based in Asia have long had a poor deal when trying to plan and book trips online. Many of the best travel sites on Asia cater to people in North America and, to a lesser degree, Europe. Asia features predominantly as a destination, rather than as a starting point. more

Travel Daily News April 20, 2007

Agoda is gearing up to help meet consumer needs during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Beijing Organizing Committee estimates that more than 1.5 million beds will be needed to accommodate foreign and Chinese tourists. Beijing currently has only 109,000 rooms in 658 star-rated hotels. According to Agoda the company has been aggressively improving inventory relationships in China, seeking out new sources of supply and setting up special service and content teams to meet Olympic needs. more

SINGAPORE March 26, 2007

Online hotel merchant Agoda Company Pte. Ltd, announced today that it has appointed Andreas S. Weigend, Ph.D., the former Chief Scientist of Amazon.com, as Special Advisor. Dr Weigend teaches Data Mining and E–Business at Stanford University, and works as an independent consultant with customer–centric companies. He conducts workshops and counsels top management at Fortune 500 companies, teaches executive courses at several of the world's most prestigious universities, and delivers keynotes at conferences on topics including the impact of the internet on individuals, business, and society and the resulting opportunities. more

SINGAPORE March 13, 2007

Agoda, an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia Pacific and around the world, today announced the signing of an agreement with Viva Macau Airlines to distribute web-based hotel reservation services. more

SINGAPORE March 5, 2007

According to Agoda.com, an independent online travel company, one of the fastest growing segments of their travel business is "wellness travel", a segment dedicated to fitness, spas, yoga and mediation retreats, medical tourism and other personal pampering. Wilfred Fan, Vice President of Business Development at Agoda estimates that the wellness segment is expected to grow at least 150% during 2007. more

SINGAPORE February 26, 2007

Alan Platt never planned to leave the Big Apple, let alone go client-side. The veteran Madison Avenue Creative Director received a Gold Lion in Cannes for a Kellogg's campaign and wrote New York Life's famous tagline "The Company You Keep". Now Platt has joined Agoda Company as Creative Director and is shaking things up at the Asia-based online travel company Agoda.com. Platt will be based primarily in Bangkok, where Agoda maintains its operations center on the 27th floor of the plush new Offices at Central World. more

SINGAPORE February 16, 2007

Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company specializing in securing the lowest hotel prices in Asia and around the world, continues its support for tourism in Malaysia by offering great deals on almost 200 properties throughout the country including the largest property in the world. Malaysia was recently voted "Best Value for Money Destination" by readers of Global Traveler magazine. more

SINGAPORE February 7, 2007

Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, today announced the appointment of Mr. Joost Doevelaar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Agoda Company, effective immediately. more

SINGAPORE January 23, 2007

Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company specializing in securing the best available rates in Asia and around the world, today announced the launch of a chain–wide partnership with Central Hotels and Resorts. more

SINGAPORE January 3, 2007

Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia Pacific and around the world, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement with the Samui Peninsula Resort and Spa, located on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. more

SINGAPORE December 16, 2006

Michael Kenny recalls a "lightning fast" decade in the travel business.It's a long way from a mountain bike in Phuket to a plush office in Bangkok's Offices at Central World, but Michael Kenny, CEO of Agoda Company, remembers it as a fast ride. When he launched Tropical Trails in November 1996, he had no idea where the road would take him. "I was passionate about travel and tourism, but not sure if I could create a successful business running bike tours on Phuket. I tried it anyway. That determination to pursue his passion for travel has paid off for Kenny. more

SINGAPORE December 4, 2006

Agoda (www.agoda.com), an independent online travel company that specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, today announced a full content distribution agreement with Accor Asia Pacific, representing a major distribution partnership for Accor in the region. more

The Bangkok Post October 11, 2006

by James Hein
I have had a bad networking week, and it has stressed to me how important it is to have a good network set up both at your end and at the client's end. more

(PRWEB) July 28, 2006

While Thailand tourism has been hit hard by the World Cup, Agoda (agoda.com) - which has its operations headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand - has responded with price cuts, and these cuts may remain in place, at least for a little while longer. As many as 40,000 fewer tourists were expected to arrive during the four weeks of the competition. This forced serious action by Agoda. more

BK Magazine No. 122 FEB 10-16, 2006

by Genny Griffiths
Dedicated Hotel Booking www.agoda.com Bangkok-based, this site looks good, moves fast and offers discounted rates at hotels all over Asia, Australia and the US (not just major tral destinations). more