HOTEL BOOKING PLATFORM JOVAGO EXPANDS FROM PAKISTAN TO MYANMAR AND BANGLADESH

Online hotel booking website Jovago - www.jovago.com - has announced the launch of its services in Myanmar and Bangladesh. This expansion builds on the company’s success in fast-growing markets, where there is a high unsatisfied demand for new online solutions. Jovago has already become the leading hotel booking platform in Africa. In Asia, Jovago launched in 2014 in Pakistan.

Jovago’s expansion is a direct response to the growing demand of tourism and need for online hotel bookings. Paul Midy, CEO of Jovago.com adds, “Our experience in Pakistan taught us that despite numerous challenges, now is a good time to set foot in these markets, since the tourism sector is determined to evolve.”

In both Myanmar and Bangladesh, the tourism industry has stagnated in recent years. However, this does not dampen Jovago’s ambitions for the two countries.

“Myanmar and Bangladesh have shown great potential in the tourism sector. We are very confident that our presence can give the industry an added boost in each of these markets,” explains Midy. “Locals, tourists and expats will also profit from the new service, as it simplifies the hotel searching and booking process. Jovago can be a key player for the travellers who want to visit the country.”

Jovago will establish their local presence in July 2015 with a full customer service team in both Myanmar and Bangladesh. The company will also be joining parent company Asia Pacific Internet Group, who operates several other companies in these two countries.The expansion is at a time of record growth, well reflected through the corporate partnership with Ooredoo and Rocket Internet, as well as with numerous hotel partners in emerging market in Africa and Pakistan.

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As an additional incentive, Warid is also offering free 4G LTE trials to all new and existing subscribers who will be able to enjoy free 1GB 4G LTE data for 5 days. Customers with a LTE handset can also get their SIMs upgraded to 4G LTE, free of cost.

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Through its 3G network, Mobilink is enabling the customers living in major cities and districts with high-speed internet on-the-go. Customers will now be able to enjoy faster access to downloads, video streaming, apps and services that require high-speed internet.

As part of this expansion Mobilink is now providing high-speed 3G internet services: Chunian, Farooqabad, Ganda Singh Wala, Gujjar Khan, Hafizabad, Harripur, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Raiwind and Talagang.

Aamer Manzoor Head of Data Mobilink commenting on the expansion said; 

“Mobilink’s expansion of 3G services continues to make a major contribution to a robust ecosystem of high-speed internet which not only provides reach across major cities but also empowers customers with a well-planned coverage. Our aim is to empower customers with a quality experience of internet in the palm of their hands and bridge the digital divide between cities and towns.’’

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