Bed and Breakfast World:
http://www.bedandbreakfastworld.com/
The domain was most recently registered on May 19, 2009 so it looks like a new project.
A press release from today:
2009-08-18 16:54:57 - Online travel company Hostelworld.com has launched a new B&B website www.bedandbreakfastworld.com, bringing B&Bs direct online access to customers worldwide.
The move further consolidates Hostelworld.com’s position as the global market leader in online reservations for the budget accommodation sector, booking more properties in more destinations than any other online accommodation provider.
Bedandbreakfastworld.com was developed in response to high consumer demand for a dedicated website for booking bed and breakfast accommodation online in real time, rather than on request. Bedandbreakfastworld.com has
over 6,000 B&B’s and guesthouses available to book on the site.Visitors to the site can view photos and read customer reviews of all properties. A map search application, using Google maps, has been integrated to make the search for customers quicker and easier. The map search capability allows B&B’s in more remote, or “off the beaten track” areas to be located with ease. The site also supports multiple currencies.
Bedandbreakfastworld.com Product Manager Itziar Gonzalez said “B&B’s and guesthouses have always been a popular option for many people, but they are growing in popularity with the current economic climate. People are turning to a more boutique style property where prices are low and they receive a more personal touch. The website is a one stop shop where people can check price, availability and ratings for B&B’s while getting a good overview of the accommodation with reviews and photos.”
Follow them on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/bbreakfastworld
15 years
bedandbreakfastworld added our hostel on twitter a week or so ago and I was wondering if they were affiliated with HW...
Thanks to the forum now I know!
Maybe not the catchiest name in the world, but I can see this working as well as HW does(for them :)).
Smart move as hostel-staying people get a bit older, but still don't want the hotel vibe.
15 years
Is Bed & Breakfast World selling hostel bookings? :)
I wonder if there will be confusion with this other site called Bed & Breakfast World:
http://www.bed-breakfast-world.com/
(See attached screenshot showing that Google considers the other website the authoratative result for the keywords Bed & Breakfast World)
15 years
Ha ha, I had to double check that I hadn't confused them already. But it is the HW spin-off that's following us.
I don't know if they'll be selling hostel beds, but our website isn't explicit in the fact we're a hostel. Or maybe I mentioned a word they're following and added us from there.
Who knows! :)
15 years
I think some people use the Hostels on Twitter list to find people. If you're on the list, that might be one source of new followers...
15 years
That's quite a nice site. A lot easier on my eyes then the HW main site. But does it seem that HW is getting their fingers into a lot of pies recently and maybe diversifying to much?
15 years
Bed and Breakfast World comes in at No.5 on a list of the 10 best new travel websites.
Full review:
[INDENT]The fiercely competitive world of budget accommodation online doesn’t stand still long, so it’s no surprise to hear about Hostelworld.com’s latest innovation. The company has released a new site, www.bedandbreakfastworld.com, which apart from having a killer url, will attract the consumers who don't want to share a dorm, and have been put off by the word “hostel” (the site has always featured B&Bs alongside hostels).
Hostelworld owners claim the B&B market has too many sites that deliver availability on request, instead of in real time. The site has a Google map, although the search box is limited to larger destinations, and there’s a user rating system. Content is quite thin at present, but should grow quickly.[/INDENT]
15 years
That's quite a nice site. A lot easier on my eyes then the HW main site. But does it seem that HW is getting their fingers into a lot of pies recently and maybe diversifying to much?
I don't know, I like that they are trying to separate hostels and B&Bs. At least in the US, those are two completely different things.
I like the look of the site, but I prefer the drop down menus of hostelworld.com. I searched for a B&B in Seattle, WA, and got no hits. I searched for Seattle, USA, and found some. If I have to guess at the format of the search, I might miss a place that exists or give up altogether if I can't make it work. It doesn't give much help for spelling errors or typos.
15 years
...I like that they are trying to separate hostels and B&Bs...
WRI (Hostelworld) is giving B&B's their own website, but still hasn't given hostels their own website ;)
I searched for a B&B in Seattle, WA, and got no hits. I searched for Seattle, USA, and found some. If I have to guess at the format of the search, I might miss a place that exists or give up altogether if I can't make it work. It doesn't give much help for spelling errors or typos.
Hostelworld has similar search engine issues.
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