It is reported that for this collaboration, Baidu Maps and Qunar.com have prepared the most sincere offer for users — an additional 10% discount on top of Qunar.com’s group-buying hotel prices, offering discounts on top of discounts. According to a Baidu Maps representative in charge of the campaign, this event provides access to 80 hotels nationwide, covering ten popular tourist cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sanya, Lijiang, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Xi'an, fully meeting the diverse needs of users. Not only are the prices and coverage extensive, but the quality of the hotels is also well assured — for example, hotels in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sanya are all rated three stars or above.
Despite low-priced hotels being “everywhere,” the process to participate in this event is not complicated. Users can access Baidu Maps via PC or mobile devices and follow the page prompts to enter the event page. Successful bookers can also share their deals on social platforms such as Weibo and Renren. User “XianDanMuNiao” shared on their social network: “The Marriott Hotel in Sanya’s Yalong Bay costs just 389 yuan per day for a 3-night, 4-day stay — the price is amazing. For Lijiang and Xiamen, 10% off bookings are less than 30 yuan, which is practically free!” Currently, the “ultra-low price hotel booking” section on the PC side has already kicked off, and the mobile version of Baidu Maps’ flash sale event will also begin soon. It is expected that Baidu Maps will soon set off a wave of booking frenzy online.
It is reported that such a large-scale hotel booking event will not only create the biggest holiday hotel promotion ever but will also ensure that lucky users are no longer few and far between. Users are reminded that each hotel can be snapped up by each user a maximum of three times per day, but they can continue trying for other hotels once the limit is reached.
Data shows that during the 2012 “May Day” holiday, most hotels reached 100% occupancy, with many even seeing significant price hikes. Against this backdrop, Baidu Maps launched the “10% Off Booking” campaign, which not only offers tangible benefits to users but also provides a unified entry point for convenient hotel reservations. “With the advantages of map data and traffic entry points, along with a vast array of third-party resources, Baidu Maps may become a new entry point for hotel bookings in the future, reducing the hassle of jumping between various travel websites,” industry insiders analyzed.
A Baidu Maps representative stated that Baidu Maps has now successfully transformed from a traffic and travel tool into a local life search service platform. Facing the “May Day” holiday, Baidu Maps will not only provide users with the most convenient and accurate travel guidance services but also leverage its rich local life service resources to offer one-stop information and content services across all aspects of daily life — including food, clothing, housing, transportation, entertainment, and more. This ensures every traveler, whether in remote northern regions or the farthest corners of the world, can travel smartly, enjoy with ease, and spend wisely.