The app was launched in August 2013 after the site saw an increase in mobile traffic of 83 per cent in just one year and the new android version has an additional ‘share favourites’ option to help showcase the best property finds with family, friends and clients.
Following the successful launch of a new mobile travel iPhone app, leading UK holiday rentals site HomeAway.co.uk has now made it easier than ever before for android users to book a break on the go too.
Whether travellers want to find a holiday home or owners want to manage enquiries and bookings, the android app allows them to do it all on their phone any time, anywhere.
The app was launched in August 2013 after the site saw an increase in mobile traffic of 83 per cent in just one year and the new android version has an additional ‘share favourites’ option to help showcase the best property finds with family, friends and clients.
Owners and property managers can also take advantage of the app to view and respond to enquiries, manage and update their property calendar as well as send quotes and payment requests directly from their mobile devices. They will also be able to use it to contact guests, access their HomeAway.co.uk property listings and receive alerts for enquiries.
Holidaymakers will be able to download the free app and use wherever they are to:
- Browse more than 575,000 holiday rentals worldwide
- Share favourite properties
- Search for available properties by destination
- View search results based on geography in map view, photo view or list view
- Send enquiries or call the owners from within the app
- Access their traveller account, including their Favourites lists
- Share property details with friends and family
- Read reviews from previous guests
Erica Chang, Regional Director for HomeAway.co.uk, commented: “Following the success of the app in August, we are excited to now offer the same features to android users. We know that an increasing number of holidaymakers search for, and book, breaks on the go based on recent figures on mobile traffic to the site. By using this app they will be able to secure a city break, week on the beach or holiday of a lifetime, from the comfort of their own phone.”
She added: “Holiday home owners and managers have already started to use the new app on their iPhones and iPods and we hope to see the same positive response from Android users. As well as ensuring bookings aren’t missed, users can respond to enquiries, check their calendars and send payment requests. They can pretty much use the app to help run their rental businesses efficiently whenever, wherever.”
User comments include:
- “Nice graphics, big buttons, easy.”
- “I use this app all the time to find homes to rent when we travel. It’s very well designed and easy to use.”
- “What a great way to manage seasonal rentals.”
- “This app has taken the hassle out of the arduous tasks of keeping track of the numerous tasks necessary to help defray the costs of a second home ownership.”
- “This is a handy app for vacation rental owners- it alerts you right away when someone is interested and makes responding quick and easy. It’s even great for multiple sites, if you own more than one vacation home; no need to log into multiple sites”.
The HomeAway.co.uk app is available now for free download for android users from Google Play.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
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