NEEDHAM, Mass., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for
the tourism rebound in the United
States, Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel
guidance platform*, today announced the launch of Tripadvisor Plus,
a new annual subscription that promises to help members become
better travelers by saving them money so they can get more from
their trips -- more experiences, more memories, more travel.
The subscription is currently available in the United States with new benefits and
added-value rewards as tourism continues to recover, globally.
For just $99 per year, Tripadvisor
Plus unlocks endless travel savings with one simple membership:
- Member-only prices and perks on hundreds of thousands of hotels
around the world with an average of $350 savings per stay. This means most members
save more than the annual subscription fee on their very first
trip, and still save plenty more that they can use to make their
trip even better
- Savings on nearly 400,000 bookable experiences on Tripadvisor,
including tickets, tours and attractions
- Access to rental car savings and elite benefits from Hertz
- Personalized travel advice from Trip insiders via Tripadvisor
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- Additional added-value benefits along members' travel journey,
like flight deal alerts
Travelers Want More Value on Vacation
According to
recent Tripadvisor research, nearly three-quarters (74%) of
vaccinated U.S. travelers intend to take a summer vacation this
year. While more than half (52%) expect to travel domestically,
nearly a quarter (22%) expect to venture abroad.
These same travelers are looking to "up-level" their travel
experiences and maximize value on their trip. However, "value" can
mean something different to every traveler. We all care about
saving money, but in travel, saving money isn't about keeping cash
in your bank account; it's about spending where it matters. It's
not about the lowest price or biggest discount; it's about the best
value on your terms.
"As a company, we've always believed that travel brings out the
best in us, and if the last 15 months have taught us anything, we
need it more than ever. That's why we created Tripadvisor Plus — a
program that helps members become better travelers by saving them
money so they can get more out of every trip they take. More
experiences, more memories, more travel, more human connection,"
said Lindsay Nelson, chief
experience and brand officer for Tripadvisor. "Tripadvisor Plus has
your back by unlocking choice, so you can save more to spend more
on what you've been missing, whether a quick weekend away or a
postponed honeymoon."
New Partnership Program to Feature Hertz Car Rental
In partnership with Hertz, Tripadvisor Plus members will be able to
get sizable discounts off Hertz base rates and off Dollar Car
Rental base rates. Tripadvisor Plus members will also receive a
complimentary year of Hertz Five Star elite status, which enables
drivers to skip the counter, earn points toward free rentals,
access one-class upgrades (subject to availability), and receive
priority service through a designated Five Star section at many
airport locations, where elite members can pick out a car from the
available selection that day. Additional benefits include waived
Young Renter fee, free car/child
seat rentals and extended Hertz counter hours in case of a flight
delay.***
Through this partnership, Hertz will become a Tripadvisor Plus
distribution partner, offering Tripadvisor Plus subscriptions to
its customers.
"We're thrilled to partner with Tripadvisor to offer Plus
members Five Star elite status, car rental savings and other
exclusive benefits that will enhance their travels," said
Laura Smith, executive vice
president of sales, marketing and customer experience for Hertz.
"Now more than ever, customers want a safe, fast and easy rental
experience, and we're committed to delivering on those
expectations, and more, for Tripadvisor Plus members."
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest
travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people
each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to
taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site
and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat
based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more
than 887 million reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million
businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on
accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious
restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance
company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes
planning easy no matter the trip type. The subsidiaries of
Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of
online travel brands and businesses, operating under various
websites and apps, including the following websites:
www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com,
www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk,
www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com,
www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com,
www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly,
March 2021
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
*** Hertz discounts apply to pay later base rates. Taxes and
fees excluded. Terms and restrictions apply.
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