Launched last year TravelPony has become a force to be reckoned with that
has the potential to rub shoulders with the biggest companies in travel business, by offering cheaper hotel room bookings for customers. TravelPony proudly claims to effectively slash prices of various hotel rooms across the North/South America and Europe by 40% to 70%. How do they do this? The unbelievable rock-bottom rates which TravelPony offers for hotel accommodations are not just numbers for marketing purposes, and there are no hidden pot holes which the customers eventually fall into. It’s the innovative business sense when it comes to marketing which the company implements, which gives it the leeway to keep the rates low. To begin with, TravelPony does not spend lavishly on marketing unlike similar companies which invest as much as 40% of their budgets on attractive ads. TravelPony believes more in an organic marketing strategy, which involves real people who do the marketing for the company. The company provides excellent service by offering huge discount on accommodation and in return hopes that the customers will spread the word, giving their honest feedback through social media sites like Facebook, twitter, or Linkedin. Thus the money saved from marketing, helps in reducing the cost of hotel rooms. Some real examples from Travel Pony itself: The Westin Bayshore, in Vancouver is one of the examples which was looked into to analyse how much water TravelPony’s claim holds. And, it turned out to be a fantastic option, with the hotel ideally located a stone’s throw away from Stanley Park, and Robson Street. On top of everything the hotel boasts indoor and outdoor pools, and the rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access. Best of all the Travel Pony nightly rate is $158,while the company’s second best competitor was many lengths behind with an average nightly rate of $207. Fairfield Inn by Marriot Long Island City, New York City, is another winner. The hotel provides additional savings with a free continental breakfast, and provides free internet services. It only takes a few minutes to get there from Manhattan, and there is a complementary shuttle to the subway. And the rates: TravelPony $122, and its nearest competitor $174. Westin Las Vegas Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, is a high-end luxury hotel which has its very own casino, spa, and restaurant. Here again TravelPony stands out with a nightly rate of $129, whereas the cheapest competitor is offering nightly rates of $198. Good deeds never go unrewarded, and so do the good deals. Customers are satisfied with the best rates they get, and TravelPony is rewarded with the fantastic customer reviews. TravelPony may not be the only company providing with discount rates in the travel industry, but it is definitely cheaper than some of the major travel companies, and you can expect some great quality service from them. Furthermore TravelPony does not book cheap low grade hotels, but if you can get moderate to high-ends ones at a bargain rate, why bother looking for the cheapest low grade hotels, right?
