Travelmatch Charts Social Media Growth With Facebook Competition

LONDON, April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online travel specialists Travelmatch have recently encountered significant growth online as their specially designed Facebook fan page is being followed, or liked, by over 3,000 people. Fans use the site to find great holiday deals and interact with fellow travellers. travelmatch.co.uk (http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/) has launched a new draw to attract even more people to the site - the winners will receive an iPad or a dream holiday worth GBP1,500.

Alex Francis of travelmatch.co.uk comments: "We are very pleased to see so many people engage with us online - our Facebook fan page is a great way for customers to plan their next holiday whether it is a trip to Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resorts ( http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/holidays/sunny-beach-holidays.html) or Rhodes."

The giveaway will have two stages: the first will involve a draw when the page is liked by 5,000 people - the winner of this will receive an iPad. A second, higher value, draw will take place when the fan page attracts 10,000 likes - at this point a winner will be chosen to receive a dream holiday worth GBP1,500. The competition is open to all residents of the UK.

Francis sees Facebook as a way for customers to find superb holiday deals. He states: "Facebook allows us to highlight our very best deals and get them out to our customers. We have a lot of really great offers out there - and people can find bargain trips to the Majestic Hotel ( http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/holidays/detail/majestic-hotel-sunny-beach.html) in Bulgaria and many other lovely accommodation options simply by browsing Facebook."

Francis believes that social media is already playing an important role in the way people form their travel plans. He states: "Travellers have always formed a community as they love sharing stories, pictures and giving great hints and tips - Facebook and other social media platforms are a perfect way for people to interact in this way. We are very excited about this draw, and we can't wait to hand out some great prizes as our fan page continues to grow."

UK residents interested in participating can sign up at Travelmatch's Facebook fan page (https://www.facebook.com/travelmatch.co.uk).

About Travelmatch:

Travelmatch is a new travel discovery engine that helps inspire customers by matching their requirements to a wide range of holidays, hotels, flights, cruises, villas or city breaks. Unlike other travel sites, customers are not required to choose a destination, date or budget before they can begin searching. Customers are able to make informed decisions by exploring photos, user reviews, maps, events and activities and other fun things relevant to their chosen travel product. Travelmatch, which closed its first funding round in 2010, is based in Notting Hill, London.