Groople Wins Web Marketing Association's 2005 WebAward
Recognizing Groople's Advancements in Online Group Travel
DENVER, CO, October 19, 2005. Groople, the leading resource for online group travel bookings, was presented the Web Marketing Association's 2005 WebAward for "Standard of Excellence" in the travel category, joining other winners this year such as American Airlines, Club Med, Rail Europe and Lonely Planet.
Judged against the Internet's highest standards, Groople was deemed exemplary among the thousands of travel sites online. Recognizing outstanding web site development, the ninth annual WebAwards were presented by the Web Marketing Association, an independent organization dedicated to evaluating and recognizing excellence on the Internet.
"When travelers come to Groople, they know they are accessing discounted group rates and tools to book their trip, but they may not recognize the dedicated team working behind the scenes," said Groople Chief Executive Officer David Loy. "Groople has created a careful balance of technology and personal attention to best suit our customers, and we are honored to be recognized for our innovation, technology and design."
As the premier online booking resource for the $20+ billion leisure group travel market, Groople provides group rates and inventory, allowing consumers to easily plan, book and manage all group travel needs in a single setting. In addition to more than 60,000 hotels and six major cruise lines, Groople also offers group bookings for air, car, bus and rail.
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