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27 Mar 2008

Asian destinations tussle for top Wotif.com honours

Wotif.com reveals the top Asian destinations for 2007

SINGAPORE 27 March 2008: Popular online accommodation website, Wotif.com announced Singapore as the top city, and Thailand as the top region in their top Asian destinations for 2007*.

Top Asian cities 2007
Year-round demand from business and leisure travellers saw both Singapore and Hong Kong in high demand throughout 2007 taking the top two spots in the list of cities booked through Wotif.com for the year.

Director of Business Development and Marketing in Asia, Rita Goh said: "Singapore and Hong Kong are key Asian destinations where we have a great range of properties, so it's not surprising to see them take the top positions for 2007.

"Increased marketing efforts have ensured more Asian travellers look to Wotif.com to book accommodation in Asia, and with popular destinations like Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur not far behind on the list, competition for the top spots in next years list will be tough," she added.

Other movers on the list were Kuala Lumpur and Bali, which both moved up a spot from last year, and Ho Chi Minh City, which made it into the list of top cities for the first time.

Top Asian cities 2007
1.      Singapore
2.      Hong Kong
3.      Bangkok
4.      Kuala Lumpur
5.      Phuket
6.      Bali
7.      Shanghai
8.      Ho Chi Minh City
9.      Beijing
10.    Macau

Top Asian Regions 2007
In the list of top regions booked through Wotif.com for 2007, Thailand moved up two spots from last year to take the top spot.

"Wotif.com's increased popularity with Asian bookers, in particular those in Singapore, has aided the growth in bookings into Thai properties.

"In addition, Wotif.com's increased range of accommodation, frequent promotions from low budget airlines and rising consumer confidence in booking through the internet attracted more bookers to Thailand," said Rita.

While most regions held their positions from last year, Japan, which has only been listed on Wotif.com since early 2007, made its debut in eighth place.

Top Asian countries 2007
1.      Thailand
2.      Singapore
3.      Hong Kong
4.      Malaysia
5.      China
6.      Vietnam
7.      Indonesia
8.      Japan
9.      Macau
10.    Cambodia

Wotif.com has been selling accommodation in Asia since 2002 and is an efficient distribution channel for hotels and a fast and efficient service for travellers.

Local staff based in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Indonesia and China are focussed on getting great rates for Wotif.com's consumers through maintaining positive relationships with the local hotels.

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Notes to Editor
*Statistics are taken from all bookings made through Wotif.com during 2007.

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