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Hotels.com

Online Travel Agency (OTA)Agency

Hotels.com offers travelers the world's largest selection of accommodations with competitive pricing, a trusted loyalty rewards program, and a seamless booking experience across web and mobile.

Last updated Jun 22, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 22, 2026

Founded
1991
HQ
Seattle, Washington, United States
Parent
Connections
11

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$1B+
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About

One of the top global online hotel booking platforms with strong brand recognition and a large loyal customer base built around its rewards program

Hotels.com is one of the world's largest online accommodation booking platforms, offering travelers access to over 500,000 properties including hotels, motels, resorts, apartments, and vacation rentals across more than 200 countries and territories. The platform provides a seamless booking experience with features such as price matching, customer reviews, flexible cancellation policies, and a loyalty rewards program that allows frequent bookers to earn free nights. Hotels.com operates localized websites and apps in dozens of languages and currencies, making it a globally accessible travel resource. In the AdTech and travel marketing ecosystem, Hotels.com leverages sophisticated digital advertising, metasearch integration, and performance marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition. The platform utilizes data-driven personalization, retargeting campaigns, and partnerships with major metasearch engines like Google Hotel Ads, Trivago, and TripAdvisor to maintain visibility and competitive positioning. Its affiliate marketing program also enables third-party publishers and travel bloggers to earn commissions by driving bookings. Hotels.com competes directly with Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Agoda in the highly competitive online travel agency (OTA) space. The brand differentiates itself through its well-known loyalty program, extensive inventory, and strong brand recognition built through years of memorable advertising campaigns. The platform continues to invest in mobile technology, AI-driven recommendations, and dynamic pricing tools to enhance the traveler experience and maximize conversion rates.

Business model

Marketplace

Target market

Consumer (B2C) and Travel Industry Partners (B2B)

What they offer

  • Hotels.com Website & App

    Core booking platform for searching, comparing, and reserving hotels and accommodations worldwide

  • One Key Rewards

    Loyalty program allowing users to earn and redeem rewards across eligible bookings

  • Price Match Guarantee

    Ensures customers receive the best available rate or receive a refund of the difference

  • Hotels.com Affiliate Program

    Performance marketing program enabling publishers and travel sites to earn commissions on referred bookings

  • Hotels.com for Business

    Corporate travel booking solution for business travelers and travel managers

  • Mobile App

    iOS and Android app with exclusive app-only deals, real-time notifications, and streamlined booking

Key features

Access to 500,000+ properties in 200+ countriesOne Key loyalty rewards program with free night redemptionsPrice Match GuaranteeMultilingual and multi-currency supportVerified guest reviews and ratingsFlexible cancellation and booking optionsMobile-exclusive deals and app notificationsAI-powered personalized recommendations

Use cases

Leisure travelers booking hotels for vacationsBusiness travelers managing corporate accommodation needsLast-minute hotel bookings via mobile appLong-stay and extended accommodation reservationsGroup and event-related hotel bookingsTravel publishers monetizing audiences via affiliate commissions

Customer segments

Leisure travelersBusiness travelersBudget-conscious consumersLuxury travelersTravel affiliates and publishersCorporate travel managers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)React (front-end framework)Node.jsMachine learning and AI for personalizationBig data analyticsMobile SDKs (iOS/Android)RESTful APIs

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAPCI DSSSSL/TLS encryption

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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