Terms of Use
Version 1 – Effective October 1, 2024**
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Overview
These Terms of Use outline your interaction with our website when you utilize the software and technical solutions provided by Hotelligent, LLC.
Our Services
Hotelligent, LLC, a Texas corporation, along with its partners, subsidiaries, and providers (collectively referred to as "Hotelligent"), operates multiple travel booking websites and mobile applications for iOS and Android. Our platforms allow users to search for airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and car rentals.
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our websites, applications, and related services (collectively, “Services”), whether you are an end-user, visitor, or partner.
When you submit a search request, we connect with various partners—including airlines, hotels, and travel agencies (collectively, “Our Partners”)—to present you with a list of available options. You can filter and browse these results until you find an option that suits your needs. Once you select an option, you will be redirected to Our Partner's site, and all further interactions will be conducted with them, not with Hotelligent.
At our discretion, we continuously update our website and adjust the presentation of information, including the addition or removal of partners.
Our services are provided for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use may be available through our Affiliate Program.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use or our Services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Limitations of Our Services
- No Sales of Tickets or Bookings: We do not sell tickets or bookings. Our website is a search tool that directs you to Our Partners, where you will complete your transactions. For inquiries related to bookings, please contact Our Partners directly. Any references to Our Partners and their trademarks are for informational purposes only.
- No Recommendations: We do not endorse or recommend any specific tickets or bookings. We provide a comparison tool and information collected from Our Partners. Your decisions are entirely your own.
- No Partner Preference: We do not favor one partner over another for the same reasons as stated above.User Responsibilities
User Restrictions
- Age Restrictions: If you are under 18, please use our website only with parental or guardian supervision.
- Automated Searches: Running automated queries on our website disrupts operations and negatively affects user experience. This includes spam and any actions that may impair our site's performance.
- Intellectual Property: Our trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property are protected. You are not permitted to use them without our consent, except for journalists and bloggers identifying Hotelligent in their work.
- Misrepresentation: You may not misrepresent your relationship with Hotelligent or act on our behalf unless explicitly authorized as an Affiliate Partner.
Reporting Issues
- Intellectual Property Infringement: If you believe we have infringed on your intellectual property rights, please send us a detailed explanation, and we will review it promptly.
- Arbitration: You waive your right to pursue court action (individually or as part of a class) and agree that all disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with our jurisdiction.
Disclaimers
Our travel search service is provided "as is" without any warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose. We do not validate the accuracy, availability, or suitability of the information provided by our partners.
We are not responsible for external information related to exchange rates, weather, travel times, or inaccuracies in city guides. Use this information at your own risk.
Since we do not conduct sales directly, we cannot guarantee ticket availability or pricing consistency between our partners' listings and what you may pay.
Additional fees, such as airport charges or baggage fees, may not be included in the displayed prices. We cannot ensure your satisfaction with any bookings made through Our Partners.
Our website may experience downtime, and we are not liable for any resulting inconvenience.
We may update these Terms of Use periodically, and your continued use of our Services signifies your acceptance of any revisions. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Services at any time without prior notice.
Limitation of Liability
As we do not charge for our services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for damages arising from your use of Hotelligent's websites or interactions with us or our partners.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Hotelligent and its stakeholders against any claims, damages, or losses arising from your misuse of our websites or any infringement of our or Our Partners' intellectual property.
Miscellaneous
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
If any provision of these Terms is deemed illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by a competent authority, the remaining provisions will continue to be in full force.
These Terms of Use, along with any referenced documents, represent the entire understanding between you and us regarding the use of our Services, superseding all prior agreements or understandings.
Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our rights. Any waiver must be documented in writing and signed by us.
No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created by these Terms, and you do not have any authority to bind us.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights without our written consent. We reserve the right to assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without notice. These Terms are binding upon you and your successors and permitted assigns.
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A local’s travel guide to Austin: what to eat, see and do in three daysFriday the 26th, 2024
Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuaryAustin has become one of the most popular places in the US to move to, and also to visit. Droves of people descend on the city in March for the South by Southwest tech, film and music festival and...
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A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three daysFriday the 22nd, 2024
Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach benderI first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my father led me to believe my (long-deceased) mother had been desperate to visit the city before she died.Years...
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A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three daysSaturday the 16th, 2024
Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurantPeople love to be rude about Washington DC because it’s full of so many politicians, feds, and consultants who wear fleece vests and don’t take off their work lanyards when they...
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A local’s guide to Miami: What to eat, see and do in three daysTuesday the 12th, 2024
The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack)Sure, you can come to Miami just to look at it. There’s plenty of eye candy, from the art deco facades of South Beach to the colorful murals...
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The good tourist: can we learn to travel without absolutely infuriating the locals?Sunday the 18th, 2024
Author Paige McClanahan says there is a way to be your best self abroad – it starts by visiting fewer places and spending longer there. Can her approach end the growing anger around overtourism?Tourism has never had a great reputation, given that the very word “tourist” is pejorative. At...
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The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellersMonday the 9th, 2024
From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your lifeNot sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have plenty of ideas for a last-minute present.Our carefully chosen selection of travel-inspired gifts ranges...
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How an ebike gave me the legs to tackle Switzerland’s contoursThursday the 15th, 2024
A new 240-mile cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry – with delicious local cheese and wineWith relatively few cars and roads as smooth as a Federer serve, Switzerland seems engineered for a low-carbon cycling holiday. Indeed, the Swiss government...
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From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in SicilyTuesday the 25th, 2024
The coastline near Marsala is the perfect spot to practise your Superman moves on a residential kitesurfing courseThere’s no escaping it: kitesurfing is a daunting sport for beginners. Don’t be fooled by the name – it is nothing like flying a kite in a park. On the first day of a week-long...
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My Rasta father showed me the real Jamaica. After he died, I wanted to share it with my kidsThursday the 29th, 2024
I had no idea where I was heading when we set sail from Jamaica in the 70s, but I’m glad I’ve returned with my children to remember their grandfather this wayAs we bump along terrible roads in my dad’s hot, noisy buttermilk-coloured Beetle, I’m unable to take in the beauty of Jamaica’s...
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Brooklyn for all budgets: 10 places to stay in New York’s coolest boroughSunday the 17th, 2023
New York City can be costly, but these hotels mean you can still afford to visitWith an array of dormitories and private rooms, this unpretentious and popular, budget-friendly hostel makes a visit to one of the most expensive cities on the planet feel affordable. On the edge of East Williamsburg...
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A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitudeWednesday the 20th, 2024
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a life-changing note In February 2023, I booked a one-way flight to Salvador in Brazil to see the carnival...
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Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South AmericaSaturday the 21st, 2024
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventurePlus 10 tips on planning a family gap yearIt was on holiday in Italy in 2022, after perhaps a little too much wine, that the decision was made: Mirjam Peternek-McCartney and her...
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To the end of the Amazon in Brazil: ‘there are forms of life here that I never knew existed’Monday the 8th, 2024
On the final leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer arrives in Brazil, where he looks at efforts to revive tribal cultures and to protect wildlife in the world’s most fascinating environmental battlegroundPart 1: The alternative Inca TrailPart 2: Exploring Lake TiticacaPart 3: The Peruvian...
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Into the Peruvian Amazon: ‘I’m going to show you good things. Let’s start with an anaconda’Monday the 1st, 2024
On the third leg of his South American trip, our writer heads to the remote city of Iquitos and braves a swim in the Amazon – despite the fearsome reputation of the local fishPart 1: The alternative Inca TrailPart 2: Exploring Lake TiticacaIt is an absolute truth, hard-wired into every...
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The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunkWednesday the 8th, 2025
We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouthsRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesIn July 2019 I travelled to Russia with my sister and a friend. As three bookish girls, our highlight would be a pilgrimage to Yasnaya...
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Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in EuropeSunday the 5th, 2025
From luxurious urban escapes to holistic getaways and indulgent country breaks, here’s our pick of the very best spas in the UK and EuropeWhy go? A 400-year-old farm reimagined as a family-friendly spa resort, with traditional Austrian saunas and steam, a Japanese Onsen, and kids’ pool with a...
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Snowshoeing and rescue monks: a monastery escape in the Swiss AlpsTuesday the 31st, 2024
Only accessible to snowshoers and skiers in winter, the Grand St Bernard Hospice has been a refuge for centuries and is the perfect place for a meditative mountain breakIt was a freezing December day when mountain guide Kingsley Jones first saw a rescue monk in action. He was leading a small...
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On the waterfront in Helsinki – a zen regeneration gameThursday the 26th, 2024
The world’s most sustainable travel destination is giving its harbour a facelift with an eco-friendly hotel that whispers cool Scandi minimalism while reconnecting guests with natureOn a windswept late November evening at the edge of the waterfront in Helsinki’s Katajanokka harbour, a huge,...
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10 great Christmas getawaysSunday the 8th, 2024
Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive seasonVerdant and rugged, La Gomera offers days of winter sunshine (but without the blistering heat that makes hiking a chore). The second smallest of Spain’s Canary Island chain, this...
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‘We constantly think about food’: a chef’s tour of TunisThursday the 4th, 2024
A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city’s food sceneThe sun is bouncing off whitewashed houses in the bohemian Tunis seaside suburb of La Marsa. It’s Friday lunchtime and I am waiting for...
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‘If you are not lost within a minute, you’re not trying hard enough’ – my search for magical MoroccoWednesday the 10th, 2024
It’s celebrated as a place that influenced generations of artists. Our writer attempts to recapture the spirit on an overland journey from London to Marrakech and the Atlas MountainsIn Tangier, fresh off the ferry from Spain, I walk along the esplanade in cool morning air, then take the steps...
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I took my toddler to Algeria – and we were welcomed warmly everywhereSaturday the 30th, 2023
Our writer discovers ‘a young, exciting and proud nation’ – little known to western visitors – amid Roman ruins and remnants of warWaking after a night at sea, I was elated to look out of the cabin window and see the city of Algiers, blazing white. The splendid capital rises from its...
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Monsoons and European detours: where to holiday with your weak Australian dollarFriday the 3rd, 2025
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Exploring the Silk Roads: 10 stunning sites in 10 countries from Turkey to ChinaSaturday the 26th, 2024
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On the Silk Roads: adventure and historical riches in Tajikistan and UzbekistanSaturday the 26th, 2024
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By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my rootsSaturday the 21st, 2024
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Deserted beaches, wild rivers and seaside chill: four days walking in NSW’s largest coastal parkFriday the 27th, 2024
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‘Bookings open 12 months in advance’: when to plan your Christmas 2025 holidayTuesday the 24th, 2024
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‘You can’t just do a quick wee, you’ll be there for an hour’: Australian readers’ favourite highway pit stopsFriday the 20th, 2024
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Tell us: what is your favourite Australian road trip pit stop?Tuesday the 10th, 2024
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Pembrokeshire’s wild north by train, bus and bikeWednesday the 8th, 2025
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How I learned to meditate in HerefordshireTuesday the 7th, 2025
At a centre in the Wye Valley our writer puts aside her initial doubts and learns how silence and focusing on the breath can quieten the mind and boost wellbeingThere’s an itch on the end of my nose and I want to scratch it. Instead, I focus on slowly breathing in and out, noticing the...
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How I learned to paint in St Ives, CornwallMonday the 6th, 2025
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Tudor psychedelia for £35 a night! Is this rescued Yorkshire pile Britain’s most thrilling holiday let?Sunday the 5th, 2025
It’s got triple-height splendour and 1550s wall paintings likely inspired by Emperor Nero’s villa in Rome. Our writer plays lord of the manor at Calverley Hall – once home to knights, weavers, stonemasons and murderersA ghostly bearded face peers out from the wall of a bedroom, flanked by a...
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Spain's New Traveller Registry Stirs Controversy in the Hotel and Travel IndustryMonday the 2nd, 2024
Spain's new law, the 'Traveller Registry,' will require travel agencies, hotels, and car hire firms to collect extensive customer data, causing an industry uproar.Ê
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American Express Travel Releases 2024 Trending Destinations Highlight Off the Beaten Path Vacation SpotsWednesday the 15th, 2023
Porto Cervo, Italy; San Miguel De Allende, Mexico; Udaipur, India; and Zermatt, Switzerland are among the top places to visit
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Saudi Crown Prince Launches ARDARA and Its Destination AlWadi in the Heart of AbhaTuesday the 17th, 2023
ARDARA is developing its flagship destination AlWadi in the heart of Abha in the Aseer region, crafted as a vibrant urban attraction for both local and international visitors.
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Niagara Falls One of the Worst Tourist Traps in the World, Report Finds - Toronto StarMonday the 3rd, 2023
Other offenders include Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and Las Ramblas in Barcelona according to a new report on travel destinations and prices.
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Las Vegas is on the Clock As the Countdown to Super Bowl LVIII BeginsTuesday the 14th, 2023
Following the Handoff in Arizona, Las Vegas Unveiled the Larger-than-Life 'Super Ball', featuring the newly released Super Bowl LVIII logo.
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A Look at the Sneaky Fees at Canada's Biggest Tourist Spot That Some Call 'a Total Cash Grab' - CBCTuesday the 14th, 2023
Marketplace tracks the growing charges at restaurants, hotels and attractions
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ForwardKeys - Dubai - From a Stop-over to a Fun-packed Family DestinationThursday the 26th, 2023
As one of the world’s busiest transit hubs, Dubai now leverages its rich offering of attractions and activities to encourage transferring travellers to spend extended stays there. However, the city aims to establish itself as a complete tourist destination, and it appears on course to... -
Orient Express to Open Hotel at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in VeniceWednesday the 4th, 2022
Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.
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Los Cabos Records Historic Tourism Growth in Q1 of 2022Wednesday the 20th, 2022
Los Cabos Welcomed Over 800 Thousand Visitors in Q1 of 2022, an Increase of 13 Percent Over 2019; Record Hotel Occupancy and Average Daily Rate Bolsters Los Cabos' position as Mexico's Top Luxury Destination
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Corona Island to Open Late Spring in the Heart of the Caribbean SeaThursday the 10th, 2022
The number of guests will be strictly limited as part of Corona's efforts to ensure the island operates with a minimal environmental footprint.
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Egypt, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Other Major Destinations Get the WTTC Safe Travels StampMonday the 22nd, 2020
More destinations recognised by the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Announces Plan For Reopening Tourism SectorWednesday the 3rd, 2020
Bahamas Preparing to Resume International Tourism on July 1 with New Health & Safety Protocols in Place
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Paradise Island JA Manafaru Maldives Transforms Into All-inclusive ResortThursday the 5th, 2020
Guests now benefit from an all-inclusive meal plan which offers a culinary journey of 7 restaurants and bars, complimentary experiences and premium beverages from 11am-11pm, as they embrace island life on the magnificent lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll at the northern tip of the Maldives.
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Reveals Multi-sensory Experiences in Seven Cities Around the WorldWednesday the 26th, 2020
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts unveils some of the most authentic ways to experience New York, London, Dubai, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney and Shanghai, inspiring and redefining travel in some of the world’s most famous cities in 2020
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Top Destinations to Visit in 2020Monday the 13th, 2020
At the beginning of every year, it’s great to have a look at the destinations that are making a statement for your next adventure!
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How Overtourism Killed Spontaneous Travel - CNNWednesday the 20th, 2019
Picture the scene. You're on vacation. You've had a slow morning wandering round, a long lunch and a stroll around the city. You realize you're near that gallery you've been meaning to visit -- so you walk over. Even five years ago, you could probably have sauntered in... -
Construction Begins on Detroit's First Cambria HotelMonday the 4th, 2019
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit's first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the... -
Top Sunny Isles Beach ResidencesThursday the 31st, 2019
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Tourism in the Balkans: Raising the Bar for EuropeMonday the 28th, 2019
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Nashville the Most Expensive US City for Hotels, Survey ShowsThursday the 10th, 2019
Nashville is the most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org, which compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations.