Hilton Hotel International revealed that their Smartphone Mobile applications were downloaded more than 340,000 times as of August, 2010. The Hilton expects customers will book “well over” 100,000 room nights via mobile apps in 2010. Facebook smartphone users now account for 20% of daily logins and are growing fast. Smartphone Bookings by travellers requires a new look at how we market… see hub page
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Hotel websites: rethinking for mobile
“Most regular web sites look horrible on a Smartphone.” So says Chris Atkinson, Founder of MobiSphere.
I agree, and we have the proof of that in the video below. This is particularly true for the Hotel and Tourism Operator’s website, where bookings are complex and include many dimensions: Terms and meal plans, upgrades and add-ons, different rates by season, special deals and promotions, different rate plans, family plans and packages.
›› http://axses-ianclayton.blogspot.com/2010/08/hotel-website-on-smartphones-need.htmlSmartphoneTraveller: Jobs not done well
Suddenly, is seems that the Apple iPhone is not the darling of the consumer. Google Android Smartphone shipping, at 1000 per day, is outpacing Apple. A quiet backlash is taking place, and for good reason. Read more on AXSES HubPages (link below) – also see AXSES SmartphoneTraveller.com and AXSES Smartphone applications page
›› http://hubpages.com/hub/smartphone-and-mobile-travelers