Agoda.com is a travel fare aggregator website and travel metasearch engine. The website is owned by a subsidiary of The Priceline Group.
The website available in 40 languages, also providing 24/7 customer support using a voice recorder.
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How it works
In addition to airfares, the website allows users to book various types of lodging, including hotels, bed and breakfast, seaside resorts, rest houses, and homestays.
The company collects upfront payment for room nights booked on the company's website or mobile app, an approach known as the Merchant Model in the online travel industry.
The company specializes in providing discounted room rates and offers a "Best Price Guarantee", which promises to match or beat lower prices offered by other vendors.
History
Agoda was originally established in Thailand. In 2007, The Priceline Group acquired Agoda Company Pte Ltd.
Mobile app
The company launched its mobile app in 2011. Supported on Android and iOS devices, the app offers full booking functionality in multiple languages.
In 2012, Agoda announced that is venturing into the purchase of timeshare memberships for inventory in Indoneasia.
Loyalty program
The company launched a loyalty program in 2016.
Allegations of tax evasion in Vietnam
In 2016, the company was accused of evading taxes in Vietnam.
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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