17/03-09   -   Press releases

Freedom Direct Holidays Literally Roll Video Out

Freedom Direct Holidays are pleased to announce a partnership with TrailStream, offering short video clips of 1800 hotels.

Our TrailStream content features videos of the most popular hotels in the most visited destinations. Each of the videos is typically a minute in length, has been filmed by professional film crews in high definition and is complete with music and voiceover.

Complementing traditional hotel descriptions, facilities information and photos, Video gives even more insight into what to expect.

Dave Howard managing Director of Trailstream said: "Freedom Direct have joined a growing number of travel suppliers who recognise the necessity to add video content to their websites. Video content brings the holiday to life for an increasingly sophisticated client and offers a first hand view of key areas, including rooms, restaurants and pool areas. They can visualise themselves in resort sitting by the pool as they research their dream holidayand our content is now an essential tool to encourage book marking of sites, aid conversion and enhance the customers overall experience of booking travel online."

Video via TrailStream coupled with independent reviews from TripAdvisor demonstrate even further user-centric features to provide honest holiday information to help you choose the best holiday for you.

Martin Jones, Chief Executive of Freedom Direct Holidays said “ We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with TrailStream. Video streaming as part of the customer journey with commentary provides users valuable content to aid their holiday making decision".

About Freedom Direct Holidays

Freedom Direct Holidays Ltd, from our offices in Newcastle upon Tyne help over 200,000 people a year across the UK, with their travel arrangements to the world’s top tourist destinations. Specialising in Cheap late availability holidays, flights and accommodation from a wide range of travel industry partners including, TUI Travel, Thomas Cook and Monarch Holidays. We are one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents.

The most popular destinations for our customers are Turkey, Spain and its Islands, Greece, Sharm El Sheikh and Portugal. We arrange flights from all UK airports including London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow. We have acted as a travel agent since 1997 and are both ABTA and ATOL bonded to ensure that all our customers have the best financial protection available.

About Trailstream

Trailstream are the only company focused solely on the provision of brochure and video content to the UK´s leading travel agents and tour operators. Founded in 2003, the company has grown from strength to strength building an impressive client list ranging from small independents, through to the largest names in the UK travel industry.

Freedom Direct Media Contacts
John Cave, Natasha Bozym, Sean Gerrie
Tel: 0191 216 5511
e-mail: pr@freedomdirect.co.uk