Host Agency Reviews Launches New Website

WHY IT RATES: Host Agency Reviews is celebrating the launch of the new, more dynamic website with a weekly contest this November.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer

Host Agency Reviews is beyond thrilled to announce the launch of their new website, HAR 2.0. The website overhaul offers a dynamic user experience, responding to industry growth and to the increasingly sophisticated needs of prospective advisors, travel agencies, host agencies, franchises and consortia alike.

The new site offers greater functionality including:

—Sophisticated filtering function

—User profiles, including bookmarking favorite travel companies

—Direct communication between travel companies via email, call scheduling, and Q&A

—Enhanced company profile information

—Consortia profiles

Erin Cook, a travel agent user of the site, said, “I love how easy the new resources are to navigate for both new and seasoned agents alike. There’s something for everyone! Without HAR, I wouldn’t have found the best fit host agency for my needs as a new travel agent. I love my host and they treat me like family, a fit I couldn’t have found on my own.”

The new site is an indication that Host Agency Reviews––a site with over 60,000 visits/mo––will keep astride industry needs as they evolve. Regarding the site launch, Host Agency Reviews’ founder, Stephanie Lee, said, “HAR was the first website in the industry to offer a complete host agency directory that allowed agents to share their experiences with their hosts.”

“We’re proud to continue leading the way with the expansion into consortia profiles and a richer user-experience for both agents and travel companies. Keep your eye out, we have more features rolling out over the next few months,” Lee added.

Launch efforts include a HAR “Street Team” to help test the site during the month of November. Host Agency Reviews is also encouraging spirited engagement with the site via a weekly contest, with winners drawn every Friday in November. Users who join the contest will have an opportunity to win prizes, including a consultation with Stephanie Lee.

SOURCE: Host Agency Reviews press release.