Ezibed's customer reviews are a welcome addition to their site and will hopefully make buying decisions easier for the consumer. We have made the point before that on-line consumer reviews/ratings will eventually replace accommodation star grading by Qualmark and Ezibed's MD, Gareth seems to think so too...
Congratulations to the "Motel" properties that are marketing themselves well and have appeared in Ezibed's top 10 customer picks below:
Ezibed.com
13 October 2008
Last minute accommodation specialist Ezibed.com (www.ezibed.com) has announced its top 10 customer rated accommodation list in the lead up to this Labour Holiday Weekend.
Over 2000 Eziratings have been accumulated in the past six months as part of the Ezibed.com rating and review process for customers that have booked through the popular last minute accommodation website.
The collection of these ratings allows customers to make informed decisions regarding their next business or leisure trip and also allows Ezibed.com to highlight accommodation properties that are stand outs as far as customers are concerned.
Rydges Christchurch tops the list obtaining a solid 9 out of 10 however Auckland accommodation properties outweigh other regions with four placings within the
top ten. Both Napier and Wellington each have two properties on the list.
Providing business transparency is critical in today's environment says the company's Managing Director, Gareth Pearce.
"Research shows that in the US 89% of US online buyers read customer reviews before they buy - 43% always and 22% always. For customers it means an independent unbiased opinion and to accommodation providers it means receiving feedback for the things they are doing right and also identifying areas of their business that need attention."
"The importance of an online consumer 'rating' may one day be more important to customers than self assessments or nationally accredited rating systems such as Qualmark", says Mr Pearce.
The company that was founded in late 2003 has become a leading online accommodation booking website within New Zealand, recently expanding into Australia, Pacific Islands, USA and Canada. With over 2000 registered accommodation properties, & over 50,000 visitors per month looking for accommodation deals, the company's growth has been rapid.
The top 10 customer picks out of a maximum score of 10...
1st 9.0 Rydges Hotel (Christchurch)
2nd 8.7 Heritage Hotel (Auckland)
3rd 8.4 Deco City Motor Lodge (Napier)
4th= 8.3 Lake Taupo Motor Inn (Taupo)
8.3 Rendezvous Hotel (Auckland)
8.3 Marineland Motel (Napier)
8.3 Jet Park Airport Hotel (Auckland Airport)
8th 8.2 Airport Motor Lodge (Wellington Airport)
9th= 8.1 Sebel Suites (Auckland)
8.1 Comfort Hotel (Wellington)
Gareth Pearce is adamant that taking a break this Labour Weekend is good for the health.
"With the Labour Holiday Weekend fast approaching many people have the effects of a long wet winter and also the recent economic conditions all bottled up inside of them. So a Labour Weekend escape is highly recommended."
"There's a great range of quality accommodation within New Zealand to choose from through Ezibed.com with some great customer feedback available", says Mr Pearce.
Ezibed.com is a privately owned New Zealand company, based within the Hawke's Bay.
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Press Information:
For more information or imagery contact:
Gareth Pearce
Managing Director
31 Porangahau Road
Waipukurau
P: +64 6 858 5442
E: marketing@ezibed.com
Skype: ezibed.com
SOURCE: Ezibed.com
