New platform will connect travellers to 900,000 properties worldwide, supported by Expedia’s network
In a strategic collaboration, Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines’ national flag carrier, has unveiled PAL Holidays, a travel website powered by Expedia Group. This new platform, available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines, is designed to simplify and streamline the travel planning process by offering travellers a single destination for booking PAL flights, hotels, transportation, and various travel activities.
Operating a fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft, PAL offers scheduled nonstop flights from hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 33 destinations within the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
As for Expedia Group, Inc., the organization comprises three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, Expedia Brands, and Expedia for Business, providing technology solutions, consumer brands, and business-to-business solutions throughout the travel ecosystem.
Bud Britanico, VP for Sales at Philippine Airlines, expressed excitement about the launch, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce PAL Holidays, our new one-stop booking platform that simplifies and enhances the travel planning process for our passengers. By partnering with Expedia, we are confident that our customers will enjoy unparalleled access to a superior range of great offers for hotels, experiences, and transport that can go together with the Philippine Airlines flights that they book.”
According to the official media statement, key features of PAL Holidays include:
Access to Hotel Accommodations Worldwide: PAL Holidays provides access to over 900,000 properties worldwide, now thanks to its collaboration with Expedia Group and Expedia’s White Label Template (WLT) technology. This selection caters to various traveller profiles, preferences and budgets, offering everything from budget-friendly options to luxurious resorts.
All-in-One Booking: Travellers can access a wide range of services in a single transaction, including PAL flights, hotel accommodations, transportation, and travel activities. As such, travelers can tailor and customise their itineraries.
Exclusive Promo Deals: As with any competitive travel platform, PAL Holidays will also feature promotional deals and exclusive offers, alongside discounts and curated packages according to different traveller demographics.
Greg Schulze, Senior Vice President, Strategic Travel Partners at Expedia Group shared that the combined resources of Expedia and PAL would further support the concept of seamless travel and the connected journey.
