October 2, 2009
By the ZippyCart Shopping Carts Content Team
Sheraton is a huge player in the online marketplace for hotels and to help stay at the top of the pack they announced a contest which celebrates their $4 billion in renovations. The renovations were done on 86 properties some of which were completely new builds for Sheraton. Some feel that the Sheraton group of hotels has lagged behind other premier hotel groups and with this major renovation they look well positioned to bring their brand back to the top of people’s minds. The giveaway, which starts October 6th and will end October 9th, will give away 2,100 free nights at Sheraton hotels to people who enter to win online.
Traditionally many would not view Sheraton or online hotel reservations to be a form of ecommerce, but in fact they are one of the most popular ways to obtain a hotel room. Major price comparison sites like Priceline.com, Expedia.com, and Orbitz.com cater to all the needs of the person looking to travel. You can search and compare prices for rental cars, airline tickets, and of course hotel rooms. If you are not too picky, then Priceline is a must try if you have not already used it to book a hotel room. While it is not guaranteed you will get a Sheraton hotel you are guaranteed to get a hotel with the star rating you specify. So if you are planning a trip soon and want a 4 star room where you are headed then use Priceline.com and request the price you want to pay and you are very likely to get a great deal on a very nice hotel room.
Amy is the co-founder of ZippyCart. She went to school for film in Cleveland, Ohio and ended up working in the field of viral video marketing, which eventually led her to her real profession: SEO. When she's not writing for ZippyCart, she can be found out and about Seattle, WA.
