About 50 per cent of traffic on a leading online travel agency’s website in the UAE comes from mobile devices and it accounts for about 35 per cent of overall bookings.

 

Triperna recently launched a redesign of the website to ensure it is visually friendly, simple to use and full of sharable information to ensure optimum usability, said a statement.

 

Paul Kenny, founder and CEO of Triperna, said: “Mobile has become an intrinsic part of travel today. From checking out destinations to inspire your next holiday and finding the best packages on Triperna, to sharing images and experiences with your friends, family and extended network, there is a role for mobile. 

 

“Thus, it was only natural that we strengthened our presence on the mobile platform, a move which has grown our business exponentially.”

 

The key features when viewed through a mobile includes a destination and date search engine, top packages, and price and discount information to make it as easy as possible for busy mobile users to use, choose and share packages. 

 

The site also features a visual dynamic banner loaded with imagery and price information to help engage and draw attention to top packages. 

 

“Typically, consumers in this region have not been inclined to use their credit cards for online purchases and have traditionally preferred cash on delivery services. However, with our mobile site, we see that consumers are going through with the whole booking process on their handheld devices. This is an encouraging trend for the e-commerce industry as a whole,” said Kenny.

 

On a global scale, worldwide bookings by smartphones accounted for only about two per cent in developed markets. About 70 per cent of hotel bookings made via smartphone are decided on within 24 hours. Because of this, on both a local and international level it is imperative that the travel industry get ‘mobile ready’ as the growth in booking via smartphones and tablets continues to grow. 

 

Triperna is a Tiger Global backed company and was launched in November last year. It offers customers a host of local and international holiday packages with a ‘best price’ guarantee. 

 

The company provides customers with a complete holiday experience, which includes hotel stay, meals and activities at affordable prices. Additionally, the travel website offers benefits such as, instant confirmation, value-added services, and online and offline payment options through cash or credit cards. - TradeArabia News Service